House of Representatives

HB 2455

building and fire safety: continuation

Sponsors: Representatives Graf, Kraft: Allen, Blendu, et al

X	Committee on Retirement and Government Operations
	Committee on Appropriations
	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

HB 2455 continues the Department of Building and Fire Safety until July 1, 2012 and extends the time frame for a tenant to apply for reimbursement of relocation expenses.

History

The Department of Building and Fire Safety (Department) was established in 1986. It is divided into three programs: the State Fire Marshal, Manufactured Housing and Administration. The State Fire Marshal is concerned with enforcing the State Fire Code and making safety inspections in state, county, university and school buildings. Manufactured Housing focuses on ensuring safe and quality construction of manufactured/mobile homes, recreational vehicles and factory-built buildings. Administration provides administrative services, issues licenses and permits and investigates complaints. The Department’s director, who is appointed by the Governor, appoints three Assistant Directors to run each of the three departments.

Provisions

· Continues the Department of Building and Fire Safety until July 1, 2012.

· Changes the time frame for a tenant to apply to the Department for reimbursement of relocation expenses from at least 15 days before the relocation to within 60 days after the relocation in order to be eligible for relocation expenses.

· Repeals ARS §41-3002.22, which set the termination of the Department for July 1, 2002 and is effective retroactively along with the new termination date.

· Makes technical and conforming changes, including striking the reference to the relocation expenses time frame.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 February 12, 2002

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