HOUSE BILL 43

Sponsored By:

Delegate Krysiak

Entitled:

Public Safety - Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Synopsis:

Requiring the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single-family and multiple-family dwelling units that are to be constructed; requiring the detectors to bear the label of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory; requiring the State Fire Prevention Commission to approve the detector installation methods and locations; requiring landlords to provide special detectors for deaf or hearing impaired tenants; and establishing fines for violations.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

7/14

Pre-filed

1/14

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/16

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DEAF PERSONS

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERS; DEAF PERS. DEV. DISABL

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

FIRE PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES

LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES AND RENT

PENALTIES

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 38A Fires and Investigations

( 3 , 12C )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered