Establishes the Multifamily Dwelling Safety Act to ensure safety of balcony railings in multifamily dwellings.
The Multifamily Dwelling Safety Act mandates the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to adopt a Multifamily Dwelling Balcony Code, setting minimum standards for wooden balcony railings in multifamily dwellings. The department must conduct inspections at least once every five years to ensure compliance. Property owners must allow access for inspections and may be charged a fee. The department can issue orders to correct non-compliant railings and temporarily restrict access until compliance is achieved.
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