2015 House Bill 4740

Require indication that building uses “lightweight” construction

Introduced in the House

June 18, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Laura Cox (R-19)

To require the state bureau that promulgates and enforces building codes to create rules for designating when a commercial or multi-family building is constructed with “light frame truss-type” lightweight materials. Owners would have to place signs or symbols indicating this on the building where they would be visible to firefighters.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform