HCR 1 Summary

• Legislature encourages the state fire marshal to formalize a voluntary statewide residential fire sprinkler system program using a platinum, gold, and silver star rating system based on sprinkler coverage levels.

• Legislature encourages the insurance industry to lower insurance rates for residences with fire sprinkler systems based on the statewide residential safety star program.

• Legislature encourages the division of insurance to recognize and provide incentives for homeowners who voluntarily install residential fire sprinkler systems.

• Legislature encourages the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, working with the state fire marshal and other groups, to train and certify plumbers and others to install or certify residential fire sprinkler systems.