Sprinklers in homes offer import, cost-effective safety benefits, but the SC Realtors Association is opposing them.  As a Realtor, I received the following message from Cashion Drolet, Sr. VP of Government Affairs, SC REALTORS:

S.1057, which would stop the SC Building Code Council’s fire sprinkler mandate for new residential construction, will be considered on the floor of the Senate this week.  Unless the General Assembly acts, fire sprinklers will be required for all new residential construction starting January 1, 2011, adding significantly to the cost of housing.   Take a minute to defend your business and your industry and have your voice heard before it is too late!

Please contact your Senator and urge him to vote for S.1057 that insures that the residential fire sprinklers will not be mandated in South Carolina in 2011.  Keep the American Dream of homeownership alive for all South Carolinians.

Sincerely,

Cashion Drolet
Sr. VP of Government Affairs
SC REALTORS

We can’t protect against every hazard, but fire is a major problem.  It costs lives as well as extra insurance money every year.  By requiring sprinkler systems, we can make families (and fire fighters) in our state safer.  Simplistate urges you to encourage your legislator to vote against S.1057 so that sprinklers will become mandatory in 2011.

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