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HI HB345
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
- Repeals outdated 1980s-era restrictions limiting fire chief plan review authority to specific building types and occupancy thresholds
- Authorizes county fire chiefs to require plans and documentation demonstrating compliance with fire code and fire and life safety standards for construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or addition to any building, structure, or facility
- Expands fire chief authority to review change of use for buildings or structures and installation or alteration of life safety or fire protection systems
- Requires all work to have necessary permits issued by the jurisdiction with authority before commencing
- Effective upon approval and applies to building plans submitted after the Act takes effect
Legislative Description
Fire Chiefs; Fire Code; Fire and Life Safety Standards; Construction
Last Action
Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
12/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2013
Public Safety1/22/2013
Full Bill Text
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