The City Council Friday called on staff to develop new regulations that would require all residential high-rise buildings to install fire sprinkler suppression systems.

In a 10-0 vote, the City Council instructed various departments to draft such a policy and recommendations to ensure any existing tenancies be maintained throughout an installation process either on-site or off-site in comparable units — unless tenants voluntarily accept relocation assistance.

Council members Hugo Soto-Martinez and John Lee, seconded by Eunisses Hernandez and Imelda Padilla, introduced the motion in December 2024.

“The core mission of the city of Los Angeles is to ensure a safe living environment for all of its residents,” the motion reads. “Throughout the years the city has adopted policies to help stre

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