Multi- family dwellings
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-25-80, 4-25-290, AND 5-25-950 ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS PERMITTED TO BE BUILT AFTER JULY 1, 2026; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-165 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Committee
1
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Wickensimer
RRepublican
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