HB 952 -- Long-Term Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Wilson (130)

This bill requires all long-term care facilities licensed by the
Department of Health and Senior Services to install and maintain
approved sprinkler systems in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association by August 28, 2007, and be equipped with a
complete fire alarm system by August 28, 2010.  In addition, all
long-term care facilities licensed by the department after
August 28, 2007, must have electrical systems installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, by
a qualified electrician.  The department may require employees
and contract personnel of any long-term care facility to be
awake, dressed, and prepared to assist residents in case of an
emergency and the facility to have an emergency preparedness
plan.

The Electrician/Sprinkler System Installer Statewide
Qualification Commission, which expires July 1, 2008, is
established to study and review the development of a statewide
standard for persons practicing as electricians and persons
installing or inspecting sprinkler systems.  Members of the
commission will include the directors of the departments of
Health and Senior Services, Economic Development, and Public
Safety and persons appointed by the Governor including one
individual who has been practicing as an electrician for the
preceding five years, one individual who has been practicing as a
sprinkler system installer or inspector for the preceding five
years, a member of a local jurisdiction for electricians or
sprinkler system installers, two representatives from the
relevant skill trade organizations, and one public citizen.  The
commission must submit a report to the Governor and General
Assembly with recommendations in support of or opposition to
statewide standards by July 1, 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am