HB 3240
Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to map wildfire risk and to develop appropriate fire protection standards within state building code for residential structures based on fire risk identified in maps.
| Status | In House Committee (HRULES) |
| Sponsors | Duane Stark (Republican) (Chief), Brian Clem (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to map wildfire risk and develop fire protection standards for residential structures in the building code.
Overview#
Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to map wildfire risk and to develop appropriate fire protection standards within state building code for residential structures based on fire risk identified in maps. Requires department and Oregon State University College of Forestry to report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly on updates to maps and state building code not later than September 15, 2021. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-23 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-03-02 | H | Referred to Rules. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |