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AL SB336

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to issue permits to certified potable water single family dwelling fire protection sprinkler contractors.

  • Establishes a new category of contractor (potable water single family dwelling fire protection sprinkler contractor) that installs sprinkler systems in single family dwellings using potable water in accordance with NFPA 13D standards.

  • Requires applicants for potable water contractor permits to be licensed Master Plumbers in Alabama and pass a competency test administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office, with a $100 nonrefundable application fee.

  • Clarifies that the State Fire Marshal cannot require installation of fire-protection sprinkler systems in any single-family dwelling.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.

Fire Protection

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 24 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security

4/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security4/3/2012
Governmental Affairs2/16/2012

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