New Fire Legislation Would Require More Communication From Landlords

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The inside of the building at 22nd and Mission Street, a building that has become a symbol of landlord negligence. Photo by Lola M. Chavez/Mission Local

By Laura Wenus, Mission Local

San Francisco Supervisors David Campos and Jane Kim on Tuesday introduced legislation intended to protect tenants in the event of a fire by requiring that landlords keep the city informed of safety standards within their buildings.

The legislation would also require that all buildings be outfitted with smoke detectors and loud alarms. It would mandate that landlords file reports with the Department of Building Inspection to keep tenants informed of any reconstruction progress.

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