1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to building codes; requiring safety protection notice regarding residential 
1.3 	fire sprinklers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [325F.992] SINGLE-FAMILY HOME BUYERS PUBLIC SAFETY 
1.6 	PROTECTION ACT.
1.7 	(a) A residential building contractor or residential remodeler as defined under 
1.8 	section 326B.802 shall: 
1.9 	(1) provide information to prospective buyers about the requirements of the 
1.10 	International Residential Code related to residential fire sprinkler systems and shall, as 
1.11 	part of any sales presentation, show a video about the differences between legacy and 
1.12 	modern home construction;
1.13 	(2) provide bids on home costs with and without the installation of residential fire 
1.14 	sprinklers and the amortization of the cost over a period of 30 years; and
1.15 	(3) advise prospective buyers to obtain insurance information regarding premium 
1.16 	discounts that may apply as a result of the installation of residential fire sprinklers.
1.17 	(b) Clients of residential building contractors or remodelers must certify, on a form 
1.18 	prescribed by the commissioner, that they have received the information required under 
1.19 	paragraph (a) and have been given a written notice as follows: "This residence will not 
1.20 	meet minimum fire protection standards of the International Residential Code if residential 
1.21 	fire sprinklers are not installed within the residence."

1.22 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for new residential construction or 
1.23 	remodeling contracts entered into after January 1, 2016.