HB149/Ch.422 (2026): automatic sprinklers plus NFPA life-safety features required in substantially renovated residential high-rises, for renovation permits issued on/after Oct 1, 2026. Enforced by Office of the State Fire Marshal, with local fire officials and assistant State fire marshals. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.
Applies to residential/rental high-rises over 75 ft when renovation cost is at least 40% of assessed value; hotels are not covered. No statewide structural-recertification or ERRCS retrofit law found.
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Oct 1, 2026: sprinkler/life-safety retrofit trigger takes effect for qualifying renovation permits
HB149/Ch.422 (2026): automatic sprinklers plus NFPA life-safety features required in substantially renovated residential high-rises, for renovation permits issued on/after Oct 1, 2026. Applies to residential/rental high-rises over 75 ft when renovation cost is at least 40% of assessed value; hotels are not covered. No statewide structural-recertification or ERRCS retrofit law found.
Office of the State Fire Marshal, with local fire officials and assistant State fire marshals.
Retrofit trigger Oct 1, 2026. Oct 1, 2026: sprinkler/life-safety retrofit trigger takes effect for qualifying renovation permits
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