AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL FIRE INSPECTIONS.

HB 6645 amends state law to allow fire unit members (beyond just fire marshals) to conduct building fire inspections and changes the required inspection frequency from annually to once every three years. This bill directly affects local fire departments (who conduct inspections) and building owners/facilities (who are inspected). The key change reduces administrative burden by expanding who can perform inspections and extending the inspection cycle, while the bill's stated purpose emphasizes maintaining fire safety standards. The amendment aims to streamline inspections without compromising safety requirements.