Monday, October 26, 2009

Request for Public Comment on Residential Sprinkler Systems

The Department of Commerce and Insurance has sent out the following notice seeking input from the public relating to the cost and effectiveness of sprinkler equipment in one-family and two-family dwellings in areas where residential sprinklers are in use.

"As directed by the General Assembly, the Department is conducting an analysis regarding the cost and effectiveness of sprinkler equipment in one-family and two-family dwellings in areas where residential sprinklers are in use and will report the results of such analysis to the general assembly on or before May 1, 2010.
The Department is specifically requesting input from nonprofit and business groups or organizations including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association and the Home Builders Association of Tennessee.
It is requested that all written materials be provided to the Department by December 31, 2009."

If this issue has been of interest to your county you may send comments or concerns by e-mail, addressed to Jim.Pillow@tn.gov or by mail addressed to:

Jim Pillow
Assistant Commissioner
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
ATTN: Residential Sprinkler Analysis
500 James Robertson Parkway, 3rd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243.

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