SB125 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Quinton Ross

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Municipalities, fire protection sprinkler systems, not required in single-story buildings meeting certain requirements

Summary

This bill would exempt certain unincorporated-area, single-story buildings from the fire sprinkler requirement if they meet specific conditions.

What This Bill Does

In unincorporated areas, the bill says a fire protection sprinkler system is not required for a single-story building that meets all listed criteria. The criteria include a minimum number of doors, no commercial kitchen, a maximum overall size, no overnight programs, and having smoke detectors installed. It uses a 'notwithstanding any other law' clause to override existing sprinkler requirements for these buildings. The exemption would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Property owners, developers, and operators of eligible single-story buildings located in Alabama's unincorporated areas, who would not be required to install fire protection sprinkler systems if their building meets the specified criteria.
• Fire safety and building code enforcement officials in unincorporated areas, who would apply and verify the exemption criteria for eligible buildings.

Key Provisions

• Exemption from sprinkler requirements for certain unincorporated-area single-story buildings that meet all specified conditions.
• Criteria the building must meet: at least two doors plus an additional door if the building is over 2,000 square feet; no commercial kitchen; total area not exceeding 20,000 square feet; no overnight programs; and smoke detectors installed.
• The act applies 'notwithstanding any other law' to override other sprinkler requirements for eligible buildings.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Municipalities