VA SB606 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2022 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2022-01-19 - Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectors required in new residential dwellings. Requires battery operated or AC powered smoke alarm devices to be installed in all new residential dwellings. The bill requires battery operated smoke alarm devices to be equipped with a battery capable of lasting at least 10 years. The location and installation of the smoke alarms shall be determined by the Building Code. The owner of such residential dwelling shall be responsible for the maintenance of the smoke alarm device.

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Title

Uniform Statewide Building Code; smoke detectors required in new residential dwellings.

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Roll Calls

2022-01-19 - Senate - Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N) (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-01-19SenateStricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
2022-01-12SenateReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
2022-01-12SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100998D

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