All new apartment buildings in Northern Ireland above 11m tall could require sprinkler systems in the future.
The proposals do not include a requirement to retrofit existing buildings.Other regulations being consulted on the provision of fire safety information at the completion of the construction stage and handover of a building prior to occupation.
The rules on sprinklers in England and Scotland were introduced in 2020 and 2021 while Wales had strict regulations in place since 2016. The Department of Finance said: 'Sprinklers can provide multiple benefits in terms of personal protection of individuals, limiting fire spread, protection for property and fittings and protecting means of escape.
'These changes will improve life safety measures for residents and fire and rescue service personnel during a response.'
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