NC H570

Prohibits persons, local governments, and State agencies from discharging Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training or practice purposes

Allows PFAS-containing foam discharge for testing only when required by law or jurisdictional authority, and only if the testing facility has implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent environmental releases

Requires use of non-fluorinated training foams (such as synthetic fluorine free foam) for firefighting training, with spent foam collection procedures regardless of foam type

Grants the Office of the State Fire Marshal authority to adopt rules implementing the Act

Effective date: December 1, 2025