Bill > HB0045

This bill modifies the State Fire Code Act by updating the editions of incorporated national codes, including the International Fire Code (IFC) to the 2024 edition and various National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards to their 2024 editions, and in some cases, the 2022 edition for sprinkler and alarm codes. Key changes include refining definitions for various care facilities like assisted living facilities and child care centers, clarifying rules for fire sprinkler system design and submission by certified professionals, and establishing procedures for emergency orders by fire code officials. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the application of the fire code to structures built under the International Residential Code, specifies requirements for underground tank closures, and outlines conditions under which fire sprinkler systems may be required for single-family dwellings, particularly in urban-wildland interface areas or where fire apparatus access is challenging. Furthermore, it addresses emergency responder communication coverage in new and existing buildings, updates requirements for fire alarm and carbon monoxide detection systems in educational occupancies (Group E), and modifies rules for emergency evacuation drills. The bill also revises regulations for construction and demolition sites, including access requirements, and introduces specific provisions for solar photovoltaic systems on roofs, such as pathways for firefighter access and smoke ventilation. Finally, it updates standards for sprinkler system alarms, valve assemblies, and the installation of sprinkler systems in various residential occupancies, and amends requirements for fire alarm systems in existing buildings based on occupant load and ownership.

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