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WV SB544

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Nichole Grady

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts "limited use food preparation facilities" from existing fire code requirements for commercial ventilation hoods and automatic fire suppression systems

  • Defines limited use facilities as stand-alone food booths operating no more than 15 days per year that are not attached to residential structures (examples include county fair booths, church food vendors, and volunteer fire department kitchens)

  • 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 fumes and vaporized grease

  • 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, working with local fire and health departments, to promulgate rules implementing these provisions

Legislative Description

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

Public Safety

Last Action

To Government Organization

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/19/2025

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