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2008 House Bill 303 (Require smoke detectors in houses)

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  • Introduced by Rep. Eddie Ballard on January 16, 2008, to expand the state uniform building code to include a requirement for smoke detectors in single-family dwellings.
    • Referred to the House Local Government Committee on January 17, 2008.

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Introduced by Rep. Eddie Ballard on January 16, 2008. New Comment

1) building inspector [by Anonymous Citizen on February 1, 2008]
having been involved in the construction and inspection business for many years, i can tell you smoke detectors not only save lives, but are often overlooked by contractors. most people don't realize that almost 80 counties in the commmonwealth have no form of building inspection whatsoever. the intent herein is to allow the OHBC to offer a proposal to implement standards to ensure NFPA 72 Complaint smoke detectors are installed in all new homes.
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2) waste of time [by newmark on January 20, 2008]
As far as I know, it's already code to put fire detectors in new homes. My new home, purchased a few years ago, had them in every bedroom and large living area, as well as the basement and garage.

However, if people want to be irresponsible and burn up in a house fire because they wanted to save $40, so be it. I don't want the "Kentucky Fire Detection Device Enforcement Agency" to exist, much less enter my home.
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3) Big Bro a comin' [by Patriot76 on January 17, 2008]
This guy is a typical moron. This is just one more step in the direction of Big Brother in our living rooms. Fire this twerp.
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4) Well intentioned [by Anonymous Citizen on January 17, 2008]
You may recall for the last umpteen years local governments have been putting smoke detectors in public housing only to find time after time the batteries were almost never in the device at time of fire. Who in the world do you think should police this idiotic idea?
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