HB 707 -- Sprinkler Systems in Long-Term Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Wilson (130)

This bill changes the laws regarding sprinkler systems in
long-term care facilities.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Clarifies existing language regarding which facilities are
required to comply and the date by which they must comply with
the provisions regarding the installation of sprinkler systems;

(2)  Allows facilities that have submitted a plan for compliance
for the installation of a commercial sprinkler system to be
eligible for a loan from the Department of Health and Senior
Services;

(3)  Requires facilities that have submitted a plan for
compliance for the installation of a commercial sprinkler system
to equip each sleeping room in the facility with a
battery-powered smoke alarm until the commercial system is
completely installed.  The facilities must also be equipped with
heat detectors interconnected to the fire alarm system in areas
subject to nuisance alarms; and

(4)  Allows local fire protection districts or fire departments
that are deemed qualified by the State Fire Marshal to conduct
fire safety inspections of these facilities for compliance with
state statutes regarding the installation of the sprinkler
system.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am