Connecticut 2018 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05228

Introduced
2/22/18  
Introduced
2/22/18  
Refer
2/22/18  

Caption

An Act Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detection And Warning Equipment In Certain Businesses.

Impact

By mandating carbon monoxide detectors in certain commercial and educational facilities, the bill aims to create a safer environment for employees, students, and visitors. This legislation will amend existing statutes regarding safety codes and will require local fire marshals and building officials to certify compliance before issuing occupancy permits. As a result, businesses and schools must adapt their facilities to not only install these devices but also ensure they meet rigorous operational standards. This change could impose initial costs for institutions as well as potential long-term savings due to enhanced safety measures and reduced incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Summary

House Bill 05228 requires the installation of carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in specific commercial establishments, including mercantile business buildings and public or nonpublic school buildings. The intent of the bill is to promote public safety by ensuring these buildings are equipped to alert occupants to dangerous carbon monoxide levels, thereby reducing health risks associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. The requirements include compliance with national fire safety codes and specific regulations outlined for different types of buildings based on occupancy and risk assessments.

Contention

Discussions concerning HB 05228 may highlight differing views on the balance between public safety and regulatory concerns from business owners. Proponents argue that integrating carbon monoxide detection is a crucial step in safeguarding public health, while critics may express anxiety over the financial and administrative burdens it places on small businesses and educational institutions. Legislative debates may focus on the suitability and enforceability of the standards set forth, as well as exemptions for various types of facilities that may argue against the perceived need for such regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00343

An Act Concerning Membership Of The Codes And Standards Committee And Battery-charged Security Fences.

CT HB05483

An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Establishing A Working Group.

CT HB05230

An Act Concerning Smoke Detectors In The Solid Waste Stream.

CT SB00209

An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations.

CT SB00301

An Act Concerning Energy Efficiency Standards And Grants For Retrofitting Projects.

CT HB05474

An Act Concerning Municipal Approvals For Housing Development, Fines For Violations Of Local Ordinances, Regulation Of Short-term Rentals, Rental Assistance Program Administration, Notices Of Rent Increases And The Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan And Grant Fund.

CT HB05477

An Act Concerning Penalties For Blight Upon Real Property, Municipal Agreements To Fix Assessments And A Personal Property Tax Exemption.

CT HB05149

An Act Concerning Cafe And Package Store Permittees.

CT HB05330

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Transportation And Concerning Capital Projects, Notice Of Proposed Fair And Service Changes, The Connecticut Airport Authority, Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement, Road Safety Audits, Parking Authorities, A Shore Line East Report And The Submission Of Reports And Test Results Regarding Impaired Driving.

CT HB05174

An Act Concerning Temporary Shelter Units For Persons Experiencing Homelessness Or Refugees Located On Real Property Owned By Religious Organizations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.