OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5792

AN ACT CONCERNING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATIC LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

SUMMARY:

This bill expands the mandate for installing cut-off switches on automatic lawn sprinklers. It requires any automatic lawn sprinkler installed on residential property on or after July 1, 2010 to be equipped with a rain sensor or device that automatically overrides the system when enough rainfall has occurred.

Current law requires any state agency or commercial enterprise installing an automatic lawn sprinkler system to equip it with a rain sensor device or override switch.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

General Law Committee

Joint Favorable