Bill > S1710

This bill requires all residential dwellings, buildings, and structures (including those owned by the commonwealth) that contain equipment burning explosive gases like furnaces, boilers, or fireplaces to be equipped with approved explosive gas sensor devices. These devices must detect dangerous levels of methane and propane and comply with standards set by the American National Standards Institute. Landlords and property owners must install either monitored battery-powered or electrical wiring alarms and maintain or replace them annually to ensure they remain operational. The head of the local fire department will be responsible for enforcing these requirements and will inspect properties upon sale or transfer to confirm compliance. The board of fire prevention regulations and the department of public health will establish specific rules about the type, installation, location, and maintenance of these explosive gas sensor devices. Additionally, the state building code may impose even stricter requirements for new construction or substantially renovated buildings. The bill aims to enhance safety by ensuring residential properties have working explosive gas detection equipment to prevent potential gas-related accidents or explosions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1710