SB 282 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Fire Commission rule relating to fire code

SB 282 authorizes the Fire Commission to implement a specific fire code rule (87 CSR 01) that was developed and modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The rule was initially filed in the State Register on June 3, 2025, and refiled after adjustments on October 6, 2025. This bill formally approves the rule for enforcement without altering its content, directly affecting building owners, fire departments, and businesses subject to fire safety regulations in West Virginia. The rule establishes requirements for fire safety standards but does not create new substantive obligations beyond what is specified in 87 CSR 01.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026
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