Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 13, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 13, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202630–14
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill requires the state building code commissioner to adopt as part of the state building code a prohibition on the required installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in a series of attached single-family residences consisting of fewer than seven units. The bill also prohibits a local building regulation from requiring the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in a series of attached single-family residences consisting of fewer than seven units.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5046; see Amendments. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 13, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren REmail
• Sen. Janice Weiner DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§103A.8E

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