Larry Matkaitis announced today he is withdrawing a proposed rule change that would have mandated automated sprinklers for new home construction across the state.
"Since we began this process, we conducted numerous meetings with local officials, legislators, fire safety professionals, community leaders and residents who have all expressed a desire to strengthen Illinois' fire safety," he said in a statement released today.
"In the course of this process, it's become clear that any proposed state rule needs additional refinement."
Here is the post for the pro-sprinkler movement: http://www.iafpd.org/FCdocs/Residential%20Sprinkler%20Movement.pdf
