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 and hotels with more than two units. It requires automatic sprinkler systems, specific fire resistance ratings for walls and separations, and the presence of a fire watch warden during construction. Additionally, the bill mandates the display of identifying emblems and placards to clearly communicate the structural system of the building to first responders.
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