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CA AB42

Bill

Status

Passed

10/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

James Ramos

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local agencies from requiring fire sprinklers in temporary sleeping cabins on sites with 50 or fewer cabins through January 1, 2027
  • Defines "temporary sleeping cabin" as a nonpermanent structure under 250 square feet with no plumbing, intended for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
  • Requires alternative fire and life safety standards including smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, rapid egress, emergency signage, 24-hour fire watch, and noncombustible construction with 6-foot separation
  • Cabins must comply with California Building Code Appendix P or California Residential Code Appendix AZ design standards, except for fire sprinkler requirements
  • Applies statewide to all cities including charter cities, with violations enforced under State Housing Law provisions

Legislative Description

Tiny homes: temporary sleeping cabins: fire sprinkler requirements.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 725, Statutes of 2023.

10/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/13/2023
Governance and Finance6/21/2023
Housing6/7/2023
Rules5/26/2023
Appropriations4/27/2023
Local Government4/12/2023
Housing and Community Development1/26/2023

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