ROCK ISLAND-- Brand new homes in Rock Island now have to have sprinkler systems. The first one built under the new code is for sale and Rock Island Fire Marshal Greg Marty says the first home is ...
Since 2009, sprinkler systems in new homes have been part of building codes. But many cities have chosen to get rid of that mandate. The City of Rock Island chose to keep it, stirring controversy ...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) -Some people in Rock Island want to get rid of fire sprinkler requirements for new one and two-family homes. Though national code requires them, cities and towns usually have ...
ROCK ISLAND - Rock Island is generating controversy with local builders by enforcing a policy that requires a sprinkler system for new homes or major remodeling projects. "Fire deaths are not ...