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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in certain new family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires all newly constructed one- and two-family residential buildings to be equipped with automatic sprinkler systems, as per the state building code. The bill exempts existing buildings from having to retrofit with sprinklers. It also clarifies that the seasonal shut-off of sprinklers installed under the new law is permitted, as long as it is done in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Paul Donato (D)*,
Natalie Blais (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
David Linsky (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Read third and passed to be engrossed (on 07/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2417 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2417.pdf |
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