In March the Morgan County Commission enacted an ordinance presented to them by Fire Chief Boyd Carrigan mandating sprinkler systems in bigger new homes. In the time since county commissioners had enough questions that they devoted a work session to the issue on Oct. 29 and met with Carrigan, Utah Deputy Fire Marshal John Richie and Morgan County Marshal Dave Rich.
Commissioners say they thought the requirements were absolute for all counties but have since learned that in other counties – such as Wasatch and Cache – requirements are different.
“When this was presented to us … the interpretation or understanding that I had personally was that this had to be done and not only had to be done but it was by ordinance, by international fire code had to be done – every county, every city, doesn’t matter who, we don’t care who you are – this is the number and it has to be done,” Commissioner Jared Anderson said…