SB282

Fire Commission rule relating to fire code

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Fire Commission to create a legislative rule for the fire code in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB282 amends Section 64-6-1 of the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the fire code. This rule, previously modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, was refiled in the State Register on October 6, 2025. The bill ensures the Fire Commission has the authority to establish regulations that meet state standards for fire safety.

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History

Jan 22

Senate

Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 281

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary