Bill > HB2953

This bill amends the Capital Development Board Act by requiring municipalities and counties to compile and submit a comprehensive list of high-rise apartment buildings that lack fire sprinkler systems. Specifically, the list must include buildings that meet the definition of a high-rise apartment building (as defined in the Apartment Fire Instruction Act), were not originally required to have sprinklers when constructed, and have not been subsequently retrofitted with sprinkler systems. Municipalities and counties must submit this list to the Capital Development Board by June 30, 2027, and then every five years thereafter. The Capital Development Board is mandated to create an electronic database with this information and make it publicly accessible. The purpose of this bill appears to be improving fire safety awareness by creating a transparent record of high-rise buildings that may be at increased risk due to the absence of fire sprinkler systems, which can significantly reduce fire-related injuries and property damage.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2953&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104