Legislation that would ensure first responders have the tools they need to respond to potential emergencies at large-scale data centers in their communities was reported out of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Christina Sappey, D-158th Dist.
House Bill 2535 requires that floor plans and infrastructure inventories be provided annually to local fire officials as a condition of occupancy.
“Without this vital information, our responders would not know what they were walking into, and every minute counts, not only for them, but for the entire surrounding community,” Sappey said in a press release announcing the bill’s advancement.
“This gives responders critical safety information before and during a crisis, and it helps them prepare for potential hazards like battery storage, cooling agents and fuel storage locations.”
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