Bill Text: VA HB364 | 2024 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Local government; water-filled fire sprinkler systems.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2024-02-13 - Left in General Laws [HB364 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2024-HB364-Comm_Sub.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-922.3 as follows:
§15.2-922.3. Water-based fire protection systems in certain construction.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a locality may by ordinance require the installation of automatic water-based fire protection systems in new townhouse construction. Such ordinance shall require that installation of an automatic water-based fire protection system be completed in compliance with standards, requirements, and specifications for the installation of an automatic water-based fire protection system as prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies; or NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code.