U.S. Congress - H.R.179 Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007
H.R.179 - Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007
To confirm the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission with respect to releasing systems on residential window bars and to establish a consumer product safety standard ensuring that all such bars include a quick-release mechanism. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Official: To confirm the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission with respect to releasing systems on residential window bars and to establish a consumer product safety standard ensuring that all such bars include a quick-release mechanism. as introduced.
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Official Summary
1/4/2007--Introduced.Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007 - Requires the Consumer Products Safety Commission to establish a consumer product safety standard for window bars that: (1) requires all window bars manufactured or installed in the United States to incorporate releasing sysOfficial Summary
1/4/2007--Introduced.Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007 - Requires the Consumer Products Safety Commission to establish a consumer product safety standard for window bars that:
(1) requires all window bars manufactured or installed in the United States to incorporate releasing systems that meet minimum standards; and
(2) addresses such systems for interior and exterior based bars. Provides that the minimum standards shall require that such systems provide for:
(1) egress when actuated; and
(2) manual activation from inside a residence allowing escape through a protected opening. Requires compliance enforcement under the Consumer Products Safety Act. Directs the Commission to require each manufacturer to include in the packaging a statement explaining window bar installation and releasing system operation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that public housing, low-income housing, manufactured housing units, and homes purchased using any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under the National Housing Act should meet a minimal standard that requires window bars to incorporate an emergency releasing system. Requires the Commission to establish and maintain a National Electronic Injury Surveillance System code and system for collection of information and statistics on casualties associated with window bars.
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