Bill > SB1128

This bill, known as the Fuel Gas Detector Act, mandates the installation and maintenance of fuel gas detectors in various buildings to enhance safety by detecting leaks of propane, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. A fuel gas detector is defined as a device that can be battery-powered or plugged into an electrical outlet, equipped with a sensor and alarm, and meets specific Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards. The act requires owners of single-family and multifamily homes to install these detectors upon property transfer or change of occupancy if not already present, and all other residential buildings (except certain dwellings) must also comply. For commercial buildings, owners must install detectors in rooms with fuel-burning appliances or areas susceptible to leaks. In rental dwellings, landlords must provide working detectors at each occupancy and repair them upon written notification from the tenant, while tenants are responsible for keeping them operational and not disabling them. Municipalities are tasked with enforcing this act, including inspecting buildings and levying penalties of up to $500 per violation, though penalties can be waived if violations are corrected within 10 days. The bill also clarifies that owners are generally not liable for damages from detector malfunctions if they have properly installed and inspected them, and it prohibits tampering with these devices. The act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1128