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New U.S. Homes Burn Faster, as States Ban Sprinkler Requirements

August 10, 2012 •

In the past four years, state governments have enacted bills forbidding cities and towns from requiring sprinklers in new homes.

Caroline Cournoyer

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.