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This bill establishes the Fuel Gas Detector Act, which requires building owners to install and maintain fuel gas detectors in residential and commercial buildings where appliances use propane, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. The bill defines fuel gas detectors as devices that are battery-powered or hardwired, have a sensor to detect gas elevations, and sound a warning alarm when gas is detected. For residential buildings, owners must install at least one detector in rooms with gas-combusting appliances, and landlords must provide working detectors at the time of each occupancy. Tenants are responsible for keeping detectors connected and maintaining their functionality. Commercial building owners must similarly install detectors in rooms with gas appliances or areas susceptible to gas leaks. The bill requires that when a residential building is transferred after January 1, 2027, the new owner must install fuel gas detectors within 30 days of acquisition. Municipalities are empowered to enforce the act, conduct inspections, and levy penalties of up to $500 for violations, though penalties may be waived if corrections are made within 10 days. The act also limits liability for building owners who conduct proper inspections and maintenance, and prohibits intentionally interfering with or disabling fuel gas detectors. The legislation will take effect 120 days after passage.

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