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2022 SESSION

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SB 606 Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectors required in new residential dwellings.

Introduced by: Jeremy S. McPike | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectors required in new residential dwellings. Requires battery operated or AC powered smoke alarm devices to be installed in all new residential dwellings. The bill requires battery operated smoke alarm devices to be equipped with a battery capable of lasting at least 10 years. The location and installation of the smoke alarms shall be determined by the Building Code. The owner of such residential dwelling shall be responsible for the maintenance of the smoke alarm device.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/22  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100998D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/12/22  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100998D
• 01/12/22  Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
• 01/19/22  Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)