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AL HB241
Bill
Status
2/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tuggle
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AI Summary
HB241 Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Sections 38-7-3 and 38-7-7 to exempt daycare homes and night time homes from the State Fire Marshal's sprinkler system requirement when caring for up to six children.
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In 2010, the State Fire Marshal adopted the International Fire Code requiring sprinkler systems in daycare homes and night time homes that care for more than five children.
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Family residential homes in Alabama are not routinely equipped with sprinkler systems, making compliance costly for small-scale childcare operations.
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The bill allows daycare homes and night time homes to continue operating with six children without sprinkler system installation, notwithstanding Alabama Administrative Code Section 482-2-101-.02.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Daycare and night time homes authorized to care for six children without the installation of a sprinkler system, Secs. 38-7-3, 38-7-7 am'd.
Day Care
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 8 Favorable from Children and Senior Advocacy with 2 amendments
5/7/2013