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WV HB2074

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Butler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates exemptions from commercial fire codes requiring ventilation hoods and automatic fire suppression systems for "limited use food preparation facilities" such as county fair food booths, church vendors, and volunteer fire department kitchens

  • Defines limited use food preparation facilities as stand-alone food preparation booths operating no more than 15 days per year and not attached to residential structures

  • Requires alternative safety measures including handheld grease fire extinguishers, at least two fire extinguishers per 1,000 square feet of cooking space, and reasonable ventilation for dispersing fumes

  • Mandates that workers receive basic training on cooking fire dangers and extinguisher use, and that cooking equipment be constantly monitored during operation

  • Directs the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, with local fire and health departments, to establish rules implementing these provisions

Legislative Description

Clarifying the process of ventilation and fire suppression for limited use food preparation facilities.

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/12/2025

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