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IN HB1147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Frizzell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 22-12-1-5 to modify fire safety requirements for Class 2 structure townhouses
  • Adds a new option for separating adjoining townhouse units: a one-hour fire-resistance rated wall combined with a National Fire Protection Association 13D compliant fire sprinkler system
  • Maintains existing separation options of two one-hour fire-resistance rated walls with exposure from both sides or a common two-hour fire-resistance rated wall
  • Takes effect July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Class 2 structure fire safety. Provides that for purposes of the building code, a Class 2 structure townhouse may be separated from an adjoining unit by a one hour fire-resistance rated wall combined with a National Fire Protection Association 13D compliant fire sprinkler system.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

1/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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