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GA SB374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Strickland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local governments in Georgia to adopt ordinances requiring fire sprinklers in residential buildings containing more than two dwelling units (multifamily dwellings with 3+ units)

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on state or local building codes requiring fire sprinklers in single-family homes or duplexes (buildings with 1-2 dwelling units)

  • Amends Code Section 8-2-4, which has prohibited residential fire sprinkler mandates since May 24, 2010

  • Sponsored by Senator Strickland of the 42nd District

Legislative Description

Buildings; local fire ordinances requiring fire sprinklers in certain multifamily dwellings; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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