REQUIRE ILLUMINATED FIRE DOOR HANDLES

House Bill 4069

Sponsor: Rep. Stephen Ehardt

Committee: Regulatory Reform

Complete to 2-15-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4069 AS INTRODUCED 1-31-01

The bill would amend the Fire Prevention Code to specify that if a fire door is required by law in a building or structure, the fire door would have to have an illuminating door handle assembly connected to a power supply that allows the assembly to emit a light signal in case of a general power failure. The light signal would have to be sufficient to allow a person to locate and determine how to latch and unlatch the fire door.

MCL 29.35

Analyst: D. Martens

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.