WI SB641

Cities, villages, towns, and counties would gain authority to enact and enforce ordinances regulating fire detection, prevention, and suppression in public buildings containing dwellings

Repeals section 101.02 (7r) (f) and creates new section 101.02 (7r) (h) of Wisconsin statutes

Current law generally prohibits local governments from establishing minimum construction standards for public buildings; this creates an exception for fire safety in residential buildings

Department of Administration required to prepare a housing impact report analyzing potential effects on housing costs and availability