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CT HB05545

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts town fairs, county fairs, local festivals, and similar mass gatherings authorized by municipalities from State Building Code restrictions on portable structures near high-voltage electrical conductors.

  • Defines "portable structures" to include amusement rides, attractions, concessions, tents, trailers, trucks, and similar movable units.

  • Allows portable structures to be placed within 15 feet horizontally of electrical conductors operating above 600 volts, where such placement would normally be prohibited by the State Building Code.

  • Takes effect upon passage as a new section of state law.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Applicability Of Certain Provisions Of The State Building Code To Fairs And Festivals.

Last Action

File Number 249

3/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security3/2/2016

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