summary
Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the existing law to state that any building with four or more residential units, including lodging houses, apartments, and hotels, must be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The bill also allows the fire department to permit alternative or modified fire suppression systems if adequate water supply is not available. Additionally, the bill provides for an appeals process and the possibility of waivers or alternative systems for buildings with historical or architectural significance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (9)
Ruth Balser (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Harold Naughton (D),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2028 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2028.pdf |
Loading...