The Avon Town Council approved the adoption of a new building code on Tuesday that will require all new single-family, duplex and townhomes developed in Avon to install automatic sprinkler systems for fire suppression.

Automatic sprinkler systems have been a requirement of the International Residential Code since 2009, but Avon has historically repealed the section due to concerns about increased construction costs.

The new code will go into effect 30 days after approval of the ordinance.