FIRE PROTECTION

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over to 2005 Session


Building Code; standards for fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, residential dwelling units for senior citizens, nursing homes and facilities. Amending § 36-99.5:1. (Patron-Blevins, SB 183 (Chapter 584))
Explosives; excludes small arms ammunition or components. Amending §§ 27-97 and 59.1-137. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1482 (F))
Fire Prevention Code; enforcement. Amending § 27-98. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 451 (Chapter 787))
Fire Programs Fund; assessment on motor vehicle insurance. Amending § 38.2-401. (Patron-Puckett, SB 68 (F))
Fire Programs Fund; use. Amending § 38.2-401. (Patron-Edwards, SB 154 (Chapter 164))
Law Officers’ Retirement System; includes firefighters of National Guard Fire and Rescue. Amending § 51.1-212. (Patron-Ingram, HB 860 (F))
Liability insurance for localities; includes fire department and police department operational medical directors, and physician course directors. Amending § 15.2-1518. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1485 (Chapter 648))
Line of Duty Act; coverage for fire department chaplains. Amending § 9.1-400. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 636 (C))
Natural cut trees; use in certain places of worship. Amending § 27-97. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1180 (I) See HB622; Cline, HB 1203 (I) See HB622)
State Buildings, Radio Communications for Emergency Personnel; Report of Department of Fire Programs (HJR 588, 2003). (HD 2)
Workers’ compensation; definition of injury for volunteer or salaried firefighters. Amending § 65.2-101. (Patron-Barlow, HB 957 (C))