Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectors required in new residential dwellings.
Summary
Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectorsrequired in new residential dwellings. Requires battery operatedor AC powered smoke alarm devices to be installed in all new residentialdwellings. The bill requires battery operated smoke alarm devicesto be equipped with a battery capable of lasting at least 10 years.The location and installation of the smoke alarms shall be determinedby the Building Code. The owner of such residential dwelling shallbe responsible for the maintenance of the smoke alarm device.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2022
Last action Jan 19, 2022
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
upper
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100998D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy McPike
DDemocratic
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