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VA SB333
VA SB333USBC &SFPC; proposal for changes to the Codes to address active shooters or hostile threats.
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Introduced
01/06/2020
01/06/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
Passed
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2020
03/31/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Door locking mechanisms and other safety devices. Provides that the Department of Housing and Community Development shall convene stakeholders representing entities that enforce the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, other law-enforcement organizations, and representatives of local governments throughout the Commonwealth to develop proposals for changes to the USBC and SFPC for submission to the Board of Housing and Community Development. Such proposals shall have the goal of assisting in the provision of safety and security measures for the Commonwealth's public buildings for active-shooter or hostile threats while maintaining compliance with basic accessibility requirements under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to convene stakeholders, including entities that enforce the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC), law enforcement organizations, and local government representatives, to develop proposals for changes to the USBC and SFPC to assist in providing safety and security measures for the Commonwealth's public buildings against active shooter or hostile threats while maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act's accessibility requirements. The review will include examining door locking devices, barricade devices, and other safety measures on doors and windows to prevent both ingress and egress in the event of a threat.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0533) (on 03/31/2020)
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