Westminster, CO adopts home fire sprinkler requirement

Westminster, CO adopts home fire sprinkler requirement.

The Denver Post reports that fire sprinklers are now required in all new single-family homes built in the City of Westminster, CO.

The new rule went into effect January 1 and applies to new construction only. This city joins numerous other communities throughout the U.S. that require fire sprinklers in all new home construction.

 The article quotes Bob Hose, fire marshal for the Westminster Fire Department: “With the addition of residential sprinklers, it allows the property really to be saved before our arrival…It’s safety for the residents and our firefighters.” Hose also said the requirement fits well with the Westminster City Council’s strategic goal to be a safe and secure community. According to the Post, Dave Horras, Westminster’s chief building official, said city officials decided to adopt the rule in keeping with the recommendation of a statewide committee made up of building officials, fire officials, industry representatives and home-builders.