Bill Information

An Act establishing procedures for the issuance of building and occupancy permits for long-term care facilities, establishing fire safety standards for the construction, renovation, repair, occupancy and maintenance of long-term care facilities; requiring the issuance of certificates of fire safety compliance; requiring the installation of fire safety improvements at existing long-term care facilities; authorizing variances; establishing a long-term care facility fire safety grant and loan program; providing for the creation of a Long-Term Care Facility Fire Safety Advisory Board; establishing emergency preparedness requirements for long-term care facilities; providing for the inspection of long-term care facilities; prescribing penalties; and making repeals.