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IN HB1030
Bill
Status
1/24/2018
Primary Sponsor
Randall Frye
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AI Summary
HB 1030 Summary
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Allows Class 2 townhouses to be separated from adjoining units by a one (1) hour fire-resistance rated wall instead of two (2) hours, provided each adjoining unit contains an automatic sprinkler system in compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards.
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Prohibits the fire prevention and building safety commission and other state agencies from adopting rules requiring automatic fire sprinkler system installation in Class 2 structures.
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Prohibits political subdivisions (cities, towns, counties) from adopting ordinances or regulations requiring automatic fire sprinkler system installation in Class 2 structures.
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Becomes effective upon passage, with full implementation by July 1, 2018.
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Declares an emergency for the act to allow immediate enforcement.
Legislative Description
Safety requirements for Class 2 structures. 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, if each adjoining unit contains an automatic sprinkler system. Prohibits the fire prevention and building safety commission or a state agency from adopting rules requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system. Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting an ordinance or other regulation requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
2/1/2018