U.S. Congress - H.R.418 Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2009
H.R.418 - Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2009
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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- 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.
- Short: Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2009 as introduced.
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1/9/2009--Introduced.Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2009 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 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 releasiOfficial Summary
1/9/2009--Introduced.Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2009 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 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 Product Safety Act. Directs the CPSC to require each manufacturer to include in the packaging a statement explaining window bar installation and releasing system operation. Expresses the sense of 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 CPSC 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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