Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
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This bill establishes stricter fire safety standards for certain light frame residential construction, particularly for new multiple dwellings, hotels, and rooming houses with more than two units. It mandates the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, specific fire-resistant materials, and a fire watch warden during construction. Additionally, the bill requires the display of identifying placards indicating the building’s primary structural system to alert first responders.
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