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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
04/19/2016
04/19/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require landscape sprinkler systems to be constructed with automatic shutoff valves controlled by rain sensor devices. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the state board of building regulations and standards update the state building code to require rain sensor devices for all new or renovated residential outdoor landscape sprinkler systems. These rain sensors, which are devices that detect rainfall, will be designed to automatically shut off or suspend the operation of the sprinkler system when it rains, preventing unnecessary watering and conserving water. The board will be responsible for creating specific rules and regulations regarding the installation of these systems and the rain sensors, including defining the amount of rainfall needed to trigger the sensor.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/19/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2823 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2823.pdf |
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