Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.
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This bill aims to improve fire safety in residential dwellings by requiring structures with living space above the ground floor to have fire escape mechanisms. It builds upon existing requirements for smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and establishes a penalty for non-compliance. The bill updates existing legislation to clarify the definition of a ‘fire escape mechanism’ and outlines enforcement procedures.
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