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2007 SESSION

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HB 2297 Fire Prevention Code; requires automatic sprinkler systems, etc. in certain structures.

Introduced by: Jennifer L. McClellan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Uniform Statewide Building Code; Statewide Fire Prevention Code; required automatic sprinkler systems or other fire suppression systems in certain structures. Requires the Board of Housing and Community Development to establish standards for requiring automatic sprinkler systems or other fire suppression systems in buildings that are more than 75 feet or more than six stories high and used, in whole or in part, as (i) a residential dwelling unit designed or developed and marketed to persons aged 60 years or older or (ii) an assisted living facility licensed by the Department of Social Services. The bill also contains technical amendments.

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• 01/09/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 067103402  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/09/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 067103402
• 01/09/07  House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
• 01/12/07  House: Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing (Suit)
• 01/23/07  House: Passed by in General Laws with letter by voice vote
• 01/23/07  House: Letter sent to Housing Study Commission