Southern Region Board of Review Hearing
The board discussed a petition for a variance regarding the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a three-story single-family dwelling that underwent alterations. The petitioner presented arguments regarding the building's current compliance, the financial hardship of retrofitting the completed renovation, and specific design features that meet certain code exceptions. The board and the local building inspector discussed the feasibility of a limited sprinkler system and the potential for the municipality to adopt stricter fire safety standards in the future.