Summary
New state fire code minimums — roughly 1,000 gallons per minute for non-sprinklered homes — will translate to 60,000–120,000 gallon water demands, a major hurdle for development in areas without public water lines.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Could raise development costs and limit building where public water doesn't reach.
✅Who benefits
Fire protection and public safety in new developments.
⚠️Who could be affected
Rural developers and landowners where public water infrastructure is absent.
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