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MA H2028

Relative to fire protection


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)

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