Although the 2009 International Residential Code calls for fire sprinklers in new homes, the City of Bartlett excluded this chapter. The problem is the City of Bartlett has never analyzed the potential community impact of a residential sprinkler code for new construction even though quicker burning materials and open floor plans are now commonly used. The purpose of the research is to determine the potential impact of a residential sprinkler code in Bartlett, Tennessee. Applying descriptive research methodology, the following research questions were answered: (a) What are the catalysts to evaluate the need for residential fire sprinkler systems? (b) What are residential fire sprinkler systems? (c) What are positive and negative characteristics of residential fire sprinkler systems? (d) What feedback is available from municipalities that have an effective residential sprinkler code? (e) How do stakeholders feel about residential fire sprinkler systems? Scholarly research, along with data collection from stakeholders, provided answers to these questions. Surveys and interviews were also used to compare the existing standards within the City of Bartlett. A valuable internet tool, SurveyMonkey, was used to collect data from stakeholders. Research and data showed homes are more hazardous today due to the contents, designs, and materials used. Newer materials and plans are placing occupants and emergency responders in greater danger. Statistics show you are 80% less likely to die in a house fire if sprinklers are present (National Fire Protection Association [NFPA], 2017). Despite this glaring statistic, the City of Bartlett currently has no residential fire sprinkler ordinance. Recommendations from the research included: additional community education on fire sprinkler systems, property tax breaks for homes with residential fire sprinklers, greater financial incentives from home insurance providers, and a mandatory residential fire sprinkler code for all new construction within the City of Bartlett.