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This bill mandates the installation of fuel gas detectors in various types of buildings to enhance safety and prevent potential gas-related accidents. The bill defines a fuel gas detector as a device with a sensor that can detect elevations in propane, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas and sounds a warning alarm. Building owners are required to install these detectors in rooms containing gas-powered appliances across multiple types of properties, including residential buildings, multifamily dwellings, dormitories, child-care facilities, lodging establishments, and mixed-use buildings. For certain occupancy classifications like assembly, business, and mercantile spaces, the requirement becomes effective January 1, 2026. Landlords must provide, maintain, and annually inspect these detectors, while tenants are responsible for testing battery-powered detectors and reporting any deficiencies. When properties are transferred, new owners must install fuel gas detectors within 30 days of acquisition. The bill also prohibits intentionally interfering with or disabling these detectors and establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations, which can be waived if the violation is corrected within 10 days of a complaint. The legislation aims to improve gas-related safety across various types of buildings and living spaces in Pennsylvania.

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