The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act was recently referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce by members of the Ohio delegation: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, and U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Cleveland. The act includes establishing an incentive program within the Department of Education to promote the installation of fire sprinkler systems in qualified student housing.
In Wisconsin, it is required that automatic fire sprinkler systems be installed in all new construction residence facilities on private campuses, all residence halls greater than 60 feet in height, all Greek housing on private and public colleges and privately owned high-rise buildings that provides student housing.
Consider contacting your US Senator or Representative and voice your support for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act.
