SSB 1094 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties.

This bill prohibits requiring fire sprinkler systems in residential buildings with fewer than seven units. It applies directly to small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single-family homes (under seven units) by blocking both state building code mandates and local regulations from demanding such systems. The key mechanism is a state-level prohibition adopted into the building code, preventing local governments from imposing sprinkler requirements on these smaller properties. The bill does not affect existing buildings but would apply to new construction or renovations requiring fire safety systems. This is a policy change limiting mandatory sprinkler installations for small residential properties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2439.
legislature
Feb 12, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
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Feb 11, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2025 1:30PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Lofgren, and Weiner.
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Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
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