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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require explosive gas sensor devices in residential buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires the installation of approved explosive gas sensor devices in residential buildings and structures that contain equipment that burns an explosive gas, such as furnaces, boilers, or fireplaces. The bill directs the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations to promulgate regulations regarding the type, installation, location, maintenance, and inspection requirements for these devices. It also requires inspection of residential buildings upon sale or transfer to ensure compliance with the new requirements, and allows the state building code to impose stricter requirements for new construction or substantially renovated buildings. The Department of Public Health is also directed to incorporate the new requirements into the state sanitary code.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Claire Cronin (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Denise Garlick (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2505 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2505.pdf |
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