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Senator introduces legislation that would eliminate fire sprinkler requirement
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By nfpa@jiveon.com A bill authored by Minnesota Senator Rich Draheim aimed at “creating more affordable housing” would weaken a current state requirement for residential fire sprinklers. The bill, which recently passed a Senate vote, would
Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler Initiative
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