HB 3531 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to testing and inspection of fire safety systems in public buildings; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Requires owner of public building to periodically conduct inspections and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems in public building. Specifies qualifications for inspectors. Requires inspector to issue certificate of compliance if public building complies with applicable standards or to issue deficiency report if public building does not comply. Specifies time period within which public building owner must return public building to compliance. Punishes violation of Act with civil penalty equivalent to five cents for each square foot of occupied space in public building. Authorizes additional civil penalties for continuing failure to comply. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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