You know Keala, I can agree with you to a point.  Even 10 years to implement the required backfit to buildings would have been legitimate.  However, let us not forget that each of these condos is owned by the association which means that each owner is part owner of the common elements and the upkeep there of. The building is managed by a board of directors elected by the residents of the building. My message to the owner/residents of condos that do not have fire suppression system, get involved with your board and make the difficult decisions.