An Act requiring the installation and maintenance of fuel gas detectors in certain buildings; providing for building owner responsibilities; and imposing penalties.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This act requires the installation and maintenance of fuel gas detectors in certain buildings in Pennsylvania. It defines key terms like ‘commercial building,’ ‘dwelling,’ and ‘fuel gas detector,’ and outlines responsibilities for building owners, particularly landlords of residential properties. The act also establishes penalties for non-compliance and outlines municipal enforcement mechanisms.
Key provisions
- Requires installation of fuel gas detectors in residential and commercial buildings.
- Defines ‘fuel gas detector’ based on Underwriters Laboratories standards.
- Establishes responsibilities for landlords to provide and maintain detectors in dwellings.
- Requires building owners to install detectors upon property transfer or occupancy change.
- Sets civil fines for violations of the act.
- Allows municipalities to enforce the act and levy penalties.
- Provides a process for tenants to report detector deficiencies.
- Protects property owners from liability related to detector operation and maintenance.
Who is affected
- Building Owners (Residential and Commercial)
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Municipalities
- Homeowners
Notable changes
- Mandates the use of specific fuel gas detectors meeting Underwriters Laboratories standards.
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- Pn 1384 Html
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Primary sponsor
Judith Schwank
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