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AK HB130

Bill

Status

Passed

8/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from requiring fire sprinkler systems in new single-family residential buildings or new residential buildings with not more than two dwelling units, unless adopted by ordinance.

  • Allows municipalities to require sprinkler systems through ordinance adoption, but only after meeting specific procedural requirements including at least 30 days advance notice and at least three public hearings.

  • Requires public hearings on sprinkler ordinances to be scheduled within a period of not less than 60 days and not more than 180 days.

  • Applies to both home rule and general law municipalities in Alaska.

Legislative Description

Residential Sprinkler Systems

Municipalities

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/11/11

8/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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