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Subcommittee backs bill requiring small decals to warn firefighters about engineered trusses
Summary
A subcommittee recommended LC630086S, a bill that would require a small (about 8‑inch) red Maltese‑cross decal on buildings with engineered light‑gauge trusses to alert firefighters that those roof or floor systems can fail more quickly under intense heat; bill advances to the full committee.
The Professional and Occupational Licensing Subcommittee voted to advance LC630086S, legislation that would add a code section requiring visible warning decals on buildings constructed with engineered light‑gauge or metal trusses.
Deputy Whip Chastain, who presented the bill, said the measure is intended to protect firefighters by giving first responders quick visual notice of buildings with truss systems that can fail earlier during intense heat. Chastain described an 8‑inch red…
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