Attachment 3 _ Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990.pdf

This document is the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-391), which amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The key provisions include requirements for automatic sprinkler systems and smoke detectors in public accommodation establishments affecting commerce. Specifically, the Act mandates that:

1. Hard-wired, single-station smoke detectors must be installed according to National Fire Protection Association Standard 74 in each guest room. 2) Automatic sprinkler systems must be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 13 or 13-R in each place of public accommodation. The law applies to federal agencies' lodging expenses, establishing requirements for approved accommodations, and provides guidelines for fire prevention and safety in hotels, motels, and other public lodging facilities. The Act also authorizes the Director to promote automatic sprinkler systems and smoke detection devices to maximize life safety.