flexiblefullpage - default
Currently Reading

New Pa. home-building requirement angers builders

Advertisement
billboard - default

New Pa. home-building requirement angers builders

Homebuilders in Pennsylvania are upset over a new requirement that says all new residential construction must have sprinkler systems installed, The Delaware County Daily Times reported.


By Todd Loesch, Housing Zone Contributing Editor January 7, 2011

 

Homebuilders in Pennsylvania are upset over a new requirement that says all new residential construction must have sprinkler systems installed, The Delaware County Daily Times reported.

Builders say they aren’t against improved safety, but argue they can’t afford to install the costly systems at a time when the industry is struggling. They say the new residential building code in general, and the sprinkler rule in particular, would raise the price of a new home by nearly $15,000.

Most states leave the decision up to local jurisdictions. California is the only other state that requires sprinkler systems in new homes.

Advertisement
leaderboard2 - default

Related Stories

Awards

6th Annual MVP Awards: Structural

The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Structural products category

Structural

4 Structural and Insulation Products for Home Builders

These new structural and insulation products for home construction promise a range of benefits from added jobsite safety to greater sustainability

Environmental

Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes

The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials

Advertisement
boombox1 -
Advertisement
native1 - default
halfpage2 -

More in Category

Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness

NAHB Chairman's Message: In a challenging business environment for home builders, and with higher housing costs for families, the National Association of Home Builders is working to help home builders better meet the nation's housing needs

Sure there are challenges, but overall, Pro Builder's annual Housing Forecast Survey finds home builders are optimistic about the coming year

Advertisement
native2 - default
Advertisement
halfpage1 -

Create an account

By creating an account, you agree to Pro Builder's terms of service and privacy policy.


Daily Feed Newsletter

Get Pro Builder in your inbox

Each day, Pro Builder's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news, hottest trends, and most relevant research, delivered to your inbox.

Save the stories you care about

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet lorem ipsum dolor sit amet lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.

The bookmark icon allows you to save any story to your account to read it later
Tap it once to save, and tap it again to unsave

It looks like you’re using an ad-blocker!

Pro Builder is an advertisting supported site and we noticed you have ad-blocking enabled in your browser. There are two ways you can keep reading:

Disable your ad-blocker
Disable now
Subscribe to Pro Builder
Subscribe
Already a member? Sign in
Become a Member

Subscribe to Pro Builder for unlimited access

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.