HI HB212

Requires home builders of new one- and two-family dwellings to provide buyers with written materials detailing the benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems prepared by the state fire council, at or prior to final pricing agreement.

Mandates builders provide written information on costs associated with installation and maintenance of residential fire sprinkler systems, with buyers required to acknowledge receipt in writing.

Allows buyers to request installation of a residential fire sprinkler system or other fire suppression system at the buyer's expense.

Directs the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' professional and vocational licensing division to develop a standard form for buyers to accept or reject a residential fire sprinkler system, including cost estimates and confirmation of benefits information provided.

Establishes violations as subject to penalties under section 444-23, with willful violation defined as conduct committed when the person knew or should have known it was prohibited.