Bill > H2510

This bill amends various sections of Massachusetts law to clarify and strengthen the state's fire protection and life safety systems requirements for buildings and structures. Key provisions include: 1) expanding the application of the state's fire safety code to all buildings, including those owned or controlled by the state; 2) defining "fire protection and life safety systems" and the "fire safety code"; 3) updating references to the "state building code" to the "state fire code"; 4) establishing an appeals process for the head of the fire department's decisions; and 5) authorizing the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations to set standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2017 and will not apply to buildings with permits issued prior to that date.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2510