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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update and clarify the fire safety regulations for buildings and structures in Massachusetts. It expands the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal to enforce the State Fire Code in all state-owned or controlled buildings. The bill also defines "fire protection and life safety systems" to include equipment and systems related to fire protection, detection, warning, suppression, and carbon monoxide alarms. Additionally, it substitutes references to the "state building code" with the "state fire code" in various sections of the law, and establishes an appeals process for decisions made by the head of the fire department. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2017, and will not apply to buildings issued a permit prior to that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1275 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1275.pdf |
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