SB 5206-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Eradicates barriers that prevent the voluntary installation of sprinkler systems in private residences.

Provides financial and regulatory incentives to homeowners, builders, and water purveyors for voluntarily installing the systems.

Prohibits a person installing a residential fire sprinkler system in a single-family home from being required to pay the fire operations portion of the impact fee.

Exempts a public water system from liability for damages resulting from shutting off water to a residential home with an installed fire sprinkler system if the shut off is due to certain causes.