An Act enhancing the safety of high-rise buildings

HD 2091 requires owners of buildings constructed before January 1, 1975 (previously exempt under Chapter 183A) to install automatic sprinklers in phases: one-third of the building area by March 2028, two-thirds by March 2031, and full coverage by March 2035. Owners may instead install all sprinklers by March 2031 but must waive future extension requests. The bill directly affects owners of qualifying older buildings, mandating specific installation timelines without altering existing fire safety standards. It replaces an outdated exemption with a structured compliance schedule.