2015 House Bill 5121

Require indication that building uses “lightweight” construction

Introduced in the House

Dec. 8, 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

In the Senate

March 2, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

In the House

March 23, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Laura Cox (R-19)

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 24, 2016

Passed in the House 92 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform