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Aren fire sprinklers required in all high-rise offices, public assemblies, and hotels/motels?

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Aren fire sprinklers required in all high-rise offices, public assemblies, and hotels/motels?

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No, they are not always required. Many buildings were built prior to modern-day standards and were “grandfathered” so a retrofit was not required. Some local jurisdictions have seen the many advantages of fire sprinklers and required building to be retrofited over a period of years.