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GA SR844

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Georgia Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal to enforce the International Fire Code (IFC) requirement that all buildings support effective first responder communication throughout the structure
  • Urges building owners and developers to install communication enhancement systems in all buildings statewide to enable two-way radio communications for first responders during emergencies
  • Addresses the problem that current construction practices can inhibit two-way communication inside buildings, causing delayed response times and increased danger during emergencies such as school incidents and public building crises
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal
  • Non-binding resolution with no force of law; serves as a formal expression of the Senate's position on the issue

Legislative Description

Georgia Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal; enforce the International Fire Code and allow for two-way communications of first responders responding to emergencies; urge

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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