2026 Regular Session
SB 282
Fire Commission rule relating to fire code
In Committee
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 282 authorizes the West Virginia Fire Commission to create and enforce rules related to the state’s fire code. Specifically, it confirms the authority granted to the Fire Commission through a previously enacted rule. This legislation ensures the Fire Commission has the legal basis to maintain and update fire safety regulations. The bill focuses on clarifying the Commission’s rulemaking power.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Fire Commission to promulgate rules related to the fire code.
- Confirms the authority granted through a previous rule (87 CSR 01).
- Specifies that the rule was modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Relates to the fire code as outlined in 87 CSR 01.
Who is affected
- Businesses
- Building Owners
- Property Managers
- Firefighters
- West Virginia Residents
Notable changes
- Clarifies the Fire Commission’s authority to create and enforce fire code rules.
- Reinforces the process for rule modification by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
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