Fire Sprinklers For New Build Apartments Over 11m Tall

New apartment buildings exceeding 11 meters in height in Northern Ireland could be mandated to install sprinkler systems. This suggestion is part of a proposal presented by the Department of Finance at Stormont during a consultation aimed at revising building regulations.

This initiative is aligned with the broader UK framework, where updated fire safety regulations were implemented following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. In the context of this proposal, an 11-meter tall structure would typically encompass five stories.

It's important to note that these proposals don't advocate for the retrofitting of sprinkler systems in existing buildings.