Constituent opposition leads council to delay vote on fire-sprinkler ordinance

PITTSBURGH — After building and condo owners voiced strong opposition Tuesday, Pittsburgh City Council delayed a final vote on an ordinance requiring all high-rise buildings install sprinkler systems.

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Current regulations require only high-rises built after 1990 or those undergoing a major renovation to have sprinklers.

Fire Chief Darryl Jones told 11 Investigates of his desire to make sprinkler systems in mandatory in May 2017, days after a fire at the Midtown Towers residential building downtown killed an elderly woman.

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That building did not have a sprinkler system.

On Tuesday, council voted to recommit the bill, which will include a public hearing.

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