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OR HB2547
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dacia Grayber
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AI Summary
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Public building owners must inspect and test fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination dampers, and smoke control systems within 12 months of installation and at least every 4 years (every 6 years for hospitals), with smoke control systems requiring inspection every 6-12 months
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Inspectors must hold certifications from American National Standards Institute-accredited programs under ISO/IEC 17024 standards, approved by the State Fire Marshal
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Building owners receiving state or federal funds for repairs must require contractors to participate in registered apprenticeship programs, pay prevailing wages, offer employer-paid health insurance and retirement benefits, and target 15% of work hours for women, minorities, and veterans
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Deficiencies must be corrected within 120 days (extendable by 90 days for good cause), with owners required to maintain inspection reports and deficiency documentation on-site for public inspection
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Civil penalties of $0.05 per square foot of occupied space apply for non-compliance, increasing to $0.10 per square foot after 240 days and every 60 days thereafter, with required public posting of citations at building entrances
Legislative Description
Relating to fire safety systems in public buildings; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025