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AR HB1991

AR HB1991
To Provide For Certain Exceptions Related To A Residential Development Under The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.


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Introduced
04/07/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS RELATED TO A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code by creating an exception to the requirement for residential developments to maintain multiple fire apparatus access roads. Specifically, the bill states that residential developments will not be required to have two or more separate approved fire access roads if the development meets two conditions: (1) it is not located within a first-class city, second-class city, or incorporated town, and (2) each lot in the development is at least one acre in size. The term "fire apparatus access roads" refers to roadways that allow fire trucks and emergency vehicles to safely enter and navigate through a residential area in case of an emergency. By creating this exception, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for residential developments in rural or less densely populated areas, potentially reducing infrastructure costs and regulatory burdens for property developers while maintaining a reasonable standard of emergency vehicle access.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that HB1991 is now Act 1020 (on 04/22/2025)

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