Labor & Employment (Agriculture)

SB 971 establishes minimum fire safety standards for fully enclosed agritourism businesses in West Virginia, such as barns hosting events. It requires specific provisions including multiple exits based on occupant load, fire extinguishers at exits, carbon monoxide detectors for fuel-burning equipment, emergency lighting for windowless buildings, and written evacuation plans. Open-air facilities like gazebos, pavilions, and greenhouses are exempt from these requirements. The bill applies to new and existing enclosed agritourism structures seeking fire code exemptions, ensuring safety without altering agricultural property classifications.