Chap. 25.—An ACT to add a new section to chapter 168 of the Code of Vir-
ginia, to be known as section 4246-B-13, relating to contracts for the instal-
lation of automatic sprinklers for fire protection, providing that the pro-
visions of that chapter and of chapter 172 of the Code of Virginia shall
not be construed to prevent the performance thereof. [S B 17]

Approved February 18, 1930

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That a
new section be added to chapter one hundred and sixty-eight of the
Code of Virginia, to be known as section forty-two hundred and
forty-six-B-thirteen as follows:

Section 4246-B-13. Nothing in this chapter nor in chapter one
hundred and seventy-two of the Code of Virginia contained shall
be construed as prohibiting the performance of any contract here-
tofore or hereafter made for the introduction of automatic sprinklers
for reducing the risk by fire on any property located in this State and
containing provisions for obtaining or guaranteeing insurance against
loss or damage by fire or water for a specified time at a fixed rate; pro-
vided, all insurance contracts issued as a result of such contracts shall
be in the form required by law in this State; provided further that
the contract rate be less than the published rate on risks covered
thereby or the rate used by insurance companies writing such risks.