Posted On: August 12, 2005, 12:42 pm CDT

Posted By: Chris

Correct me if 'm wrong, but before we see any of these changes actually take effect, the individual states (and or smaller governmental entities) must first adopt them as part of the code in their jurisdiction. That's where we all need to be focusing our attention.

Having handled an account that installed sprinkler systems in commercial buildings, I can attest that the subcontractors hired to do the grunt work aren't always the sharpest knives in the drawer.

Homeowners carriers will push for adoption, then try to steer the homeowner to the contractor when there is a failure to keep losses down. And we all know how succesful most hoemowners are in getting satisfaction from the builder.