The City of Columbus annexed 10 years ago. Added territory without additional resources resulted in longer apparatus response times causing increased property loss while exposing civilians and firefighters to injuries and death. Seeking to annex again, the research purpose was to determine how residential sprinklers would benefit the City. Descriptive research sought to identify safety measures commonly used in lieu of sprinklers, the advantages sprinklers offer, stakeholder attitudes, existing barriers, and the codes and standards regarding sprinklers other jurisdictions used. A literature review, the use of questionnaires, and personal communications revealed stakeholder beliefs, attitudes, and reasons for resistance. Six recommendations were made to remove opposition and support the efforts for a residential sprinkler ordinance within the City of Columbus.