By Associated Press - Wednesday, January 22, 2014

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Fire sprinklers will not be required in new homes in New Jersey.

Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday allowed a bill that made the rule to die.

The measure would have applied to newly constructed homes. It would not have applied to mobile homes or homes not connected to a public water system.

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Supporters said it would save lives.

Opponents said the requirement would drive up costs and make it more difficult for residents to build homes.

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