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MN HF4433

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tama Theis

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Building Code, State Fire Code, and political subdivisions from requiring installation of fire sprinklers, fire sprinkler system components, or automatic fire-extinguishing equipment in any new or existing single-family detached dwelling unit.

  • Exception allows political subdivisions to continue requiring smoke or fire detectors, alarms, or their components in single-family dwellings.

  • Requires licensees to offer prospective customers the option to install fire sprinklers and fire sprinkler system components in new single-family detached dwelling units, with the offer included or incorporated by reference in the agreement.

  • Mandates that licensees provide prospective customers with written performance guidelines for services before entering into an agreement, and that all agreements be signed and dated by both parties.

  • Requires licensees to provide customers at no charge with signed and dated copies of agreements, performance guidelines, fire sprinkler opt-in forms, and mechanic's lien waivers at the time of signing.

Legislative Description

Mandatory fire sprinkler installation prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Daniels.

4/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Regulatory Reform4/18/2018

Full Bill Text

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