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AL HB106

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Hanes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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