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MI SB0262
MI SB0262Fire: other; fire resistance requirements for certain tents; update. Amends sec. 7b of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.7b).
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Introduced
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
In Committee
09/12/2023
09/12/2023
Crossed Over
05/23/2023
05/23/2023
Passed
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/29/2023
12/29/2023
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled ?An act to provide for the prevention of fires and the protection of persons and property from exposure to the dangers of fire or explosion; to authorize the investigation of fires and the discovery of crime or other offenses in relation thereto; to require the razing, repair, or alteration of buildings, and the clearing and improvement of premises which constitute a fire hazard or a menace to the peace, security, or safety of persons or property; to control the construction, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises in relation to safety, including fire safety; to provide for the certification of fire inspectors and the delegation of certain powers to those certified fire inspectors; to provide for the regulation of the storage and transportation of hazardous material; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to prohibit the use of certain fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing agents; to provide immunity from liability for certain persons; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the assessment of fees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,? by amending section 7b (MCL 29.7b).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fire Prevention Act of 1941 to update the fire resistance requirements for certain tents. The key provisions are:
1. Tents that may be occupied by 50 or more people, tents where animals are stabled for public exhibition or sale, and tents located within a public building, as well as any associated tarpaulins and decorative material, must meet the fire resistance requirements of the NFPA 701 (2023) standard or an equivalent standard determined by the Bureau.
2. Safety nets and tents used for recreational camping are exempt from these requirements.
3. The Bureau may incorporate revisions to the NFPA 701 standard into the rules promulgated under this section if they determine the revisions are relevant.
The bill aims to enhance fire safety by establishing clear standards for the fire resistance of tents and related materials used in certain public settings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Jeff Irwin (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0223'23 (on 12/29/2023)
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