S 1732
An Act relative to enhanced fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve fire safety in new one- and two-family homes in Massachusetts. It requires builders to install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the dwelling and in each sleeping area. The alarms must be hardwired to a common alarm panel and be interconnected so that if one detects an alarm, all alarms sound. This enhanced system is intended to provide quicker and more widespread notification in the event of a fire.
Key provisions
- Requires interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in new one- and two-family dwellings.
- Alarms must be hardwired to a common alarm panel.
- Alarms must be interconnected to sound simultaneously.
- Alarms must be installed on every level of the dwelling.
- Alarms must be installed in each sleeping area.
- The bill addresses fire safety standards for new construction.
Who is affected
- Home Builders
- Homeowners
- Massachusetts Residents
- Construction Industry
- Fire Safety Officials
Notable changes
- Mandates a specific type of alarm system (interconnected, hardwired) for new construction.
- Expands fire safety requirements beyond existing regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1732 194th (Current)
An Act relative to enhanced fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to enhance fire protection in new one- and two-family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1732
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2798 |
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