HB 5403
Relating to fire safety requirements for agritourism businesses.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes minimum fire safety requirements for agritourism businesses in West Virginia. It outlines specific standards for exits, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and emergency lighting in enclosed buildings. Certain facilities, such as daycare centers and correctional facilities, are exempt from these requirements. The bill also addresses electrical safety, open flame restrictions, and occupant load calculations to ensure the safety of visitors and employees at agritourism operations.
Key provisions
- Requires minimum fire exits based on occupancy levels.
- Mandates visible and illuminated exit signs.
- Requires portable fire extinguishers at exits and strategic locations.
- Specifies fire alarm system requirements for larger occupancies.
- Requires carbon monoxide detection in buildings with fuel-fired equipment.
- Outlines emergency lighting requirements for windowless or poorly lit buildings.
- Prohibits open flame devices unless equipped with sprinkler systems.
- Establishes occupant load calculations for determining safety standards.
Who is affected
- Agritourism businesses
- Property owners operating agritourism businesses
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- State Fire Marshal
- Visitors to agritourism businesses
Notable changes
- Expands fire safety requirements for fully enclosed agritourism buildings.
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