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CT HB07229

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "fire sprinkler system" as a piping system designed to automatically discharge water over a fire area to extinguish or prevent fire spread, installed according to generally accepted standards.

  • Requires landlords of dwelling units in buildings required to have fire sprinkler systems under section 29-315, the State Fire Safety Code, State Fire Prevention Code, or other applicable statutes/regulations to include notice in rental agreements about whether an operative fire sprinkler system exists.

  • Mandates that all fire sprinkler system notices be printed in at least twelve-point boldface type with uniform font.

  • Requires rental agreements to include the last date of maintenance and inspection if an operative fire sprinkler system is present in the building, also printed in at least twelve-point boldface type.

  • Becomes effective October 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Fire Sprinkler Systems In Rental Units.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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