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IN HB1392
Bill
Status
1/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Wesco
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AI Summary
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Class 1 and Class 2 structures receiving building permits after June 30, 2016, that contain engineered lumber roof trusses or floor joists must display a placard designed by the state fire marshal identifying the type and location of the structural elements.
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The placard must be permanently affixed either below the electrical meter or on the left side of the front entrance 4 to 6 feet above the ground.
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Building commissioners must notify local fire departments and 911 call centers within 10 business days of issuing a permit, providing property address, township, county, and details about the engineered lumber used.
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Fire departments must post information conspicuously for emergency personnel and inspect Class 1 structures on a timely basis; 911 call centers must maintain a database of properties with engineered lumber and alert responding units during dispatch.
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Building commissioners cannot approve structures on final inspection or issue certificates of occupancy without the required placard; owners failing to install or maintain the placard commit a Class C infraction with penalties up to $3,000 per structure per year.
Legislative Description
Placards on structures for emergency response. Provides that a Class 1 or Class 2 structure that receives a building permit after June 30, 2016, and contains engineered lumber roof trusses or floor joists, or both, must have a placard concerning the trusses or joists affixed to the structure. Requires 911 telephone call centers to maintain information concerning properties with engineered lumber roof trusses or floor joists, or both, to be used for purposes of dispatching units of public safety to the property.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
1/13/2016