South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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S. 348

STATUS INFORMATION

General Bill
Sponsors: Senator L. Martin
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ggs\22528zw13.docx

Introduced in the Senate on February 6, 2013
Introduced in the House on May 16, 2013
Currently residing in the House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Summary: Fireplaces

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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    2/6/2013  Senate  Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 16)
    2/6/2013  Senate  Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry 
                        (Senate Journal-page 16)
    5/9/2013  Senate  Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry 
                        (Senate Journal-page 3)
   5/15/2013  Senate  Read second time (Senate Journal-page 17)
   5/15/2013  Senate  Roll call Ayes-39  Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 17)
   5/16/2013  Senate  Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 7)
   5/16/2013  House   Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 13)
   5/16/2013  House   Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry 
                        (House Journal-page 13)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

2/6/2013
5/9/2013

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 9, 2013

S. 348

Introduced by Senator L. Martin

S. Printed 5/9/13--S.

Read the first time February 6, 2013.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 348) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 6-10-35 so as to provide for requirements for fireplaces in lieu of requirements, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

THOMAS C. ALEXANDER for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-10-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREPLACES IN LIEU OF REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 10, Title 6 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 6-10-35.    Notwithstanding Section 402.4.3 of the 2009 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, new wood-burning fireplaces shall have tight-fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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