HD65 - The Use of Fire Suppression Systems (Automatic Sprinkler Systems) in All Multi-Unit Residential Structures

  • Published: 1990
  • Author: Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Enabling Authority: House Joint Resolution 374 (Regular Session, 1989)

Executive Summary:
House Joint Resolution 374 of the 1989 General Assembly requested the Board of Housing and Community Development to conduct a study of the necessity of requirements for the installation of fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, in all multi-unit residential structures, including townhouses and other types of residential structures not covered under the current Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

The Board responded to this resolution by directing staff to conduct public meetings for the purpose of developing a draft of proposed amendments to the current regulations, and formulating an Ad Hoc Committee of interested parties which would be affected by this study. This committee, entitled the Virginia Fire Suppression System Committee, consisted of representatives from the Virginia Fire Services Board, the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association, the National Association of Home Builders, the Virginia Office and Apartment Builders Association and Multifamily Developers.