Bill > HB3003

This bill, known as the "Fire Life-Safety Damper Inspection Verification Act," mandates regular inspections and testing of fire-life-safety damper devices, which include fire dampers (closing on heat to stop flames), smoke dampers (resisting smoke passage), and combination fire-and-smoke dampers. These requirements apply to buildings in Missouri that are mandated by local codes to have these dampers, excluding one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses three stories or fewer. Dampers must be tested within twelve months of installation and then at least every four years thereafter, following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, with physical visual inspection being mandatory. To perform these inspections, contractors and technicians must hold specific certifications, such as from the International Certification Board (ICB) or equivalent accredited organizations, and technicians must also have completed or be enrolled in an approved skills training program. After inspection, a compliance certification must be issued and maintained by the building owner, and if deficiencies are found, a deficiency report must be issued, requiring prompt repair or replacement of the faulty equipment, with a 30-day window to achieve compliance. Building owners must also post a public notice of the inspection verification and maintain written records of testing and maintenance, submitting copies to the department of public safety. Failure to comply can result in administrative civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day, and the state fire marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses or seek injunctive relief for imminent dangers, while also respecting the enforcement powers of political subdivisions.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3003&year=2026&code=R