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- Referred to housing, construction and community development
- Referred to housing, construction and community development
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BILL NUMBER:S4901
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring every college and university to install and retrofit dormitory buildings with sprinkler systems
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 378 of the executive law by adding a new subdivision 17 to require sprinkler systems in all college housing on or before March 1, 2015. Each college or university shall construct or retrofit a sprinkler system in all buildings under the jurisdiction of such institution containing dormitory facilities for student use.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth an immediate effective date.
Justification
Given the inherent danger posed by residential fires, it is only reasonable that all buildings under the control of colleges and universities that provide student housing should be protected with fire sprinkler systems.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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