Bill 43-26: Smoke Escape Hoods Required in Some Apartment Buildings
MCCouncilSep 18, 2026
Bill 43-26 would require owners of certain multifamily residential rental buildings in Montgomery County to provide smoke escape hoods for occupant use during fire emergencies, along with notice, inspection, and maintenance obligations. A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Council Office Building. The deadline to sign up to testify is Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, 2026”, received Sep 18, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-10-05
deadline — Deadline to sign up to speak at Oct. 6 public hearing on Bill 43-26
2026-10-06
hearing — Public hearing on Bill 43-26 at 1:30 p.m.
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