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MA H2086

MA H2086
Relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen fire protection standards for buildings and structures in Massachusetts. It clarifies that the state fire code applies to all buildings, including those owned or controlled by the Commonwealth and its subdivisions. The bill also updates various sections of state law to replace references to the "state building code" with the "state fire code," giving the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations more authority over fire safety regulations. Additionally, the bill provides the Board with the ability to set standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2017 and will not apply to buildings that received a permit prior to that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)

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