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AL HB106
Bill
Status
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Hanes
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AI Summary
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Requires non-volunteer fire departments with firefighters on duty 8+ hours per day to install diesel exhaust systems in fire station buildings within 5 years of the act's effective date.
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Mandates that all new fire station construction beginning after the effective date must include a diesel exhaust system in the design and a separate sealed room for storing protective gear.
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Fire stations under construction before the effective date without a diesel exhaust system in their design must install one within 5 years of the effective date.
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Exempts fire stations with existing filter-type exhaust systems unless the system needs replacement, in which case the station must comply with the new requirements.
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Requires a 2/3 vote for passage to become effective for local governmental entities, unless the entity approves it or the Legislature appropriates funds or provides a local revenue source.
Legislative Description
Fire Departments, non-volunteer, diesel exhaust system installed in the fire station building, required within certain time frame and under certain conditions
Fire Departments
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/28/2016