Para ordenar a la Comisión de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación exhaustiva para auscultar la posibilidad de adoptar nuevas medidas y/o métodos de inspección a las edificaciones privadas y públicas, dedicadas a eventos multitudinarios donde se puedan reunir y/o cuenten con una capacidad de doscientas (200) personas o más, ya existentes en Puerto Rico; para actualizar o enmendar el Código de Construcción de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Proposed study to strengthen inspections for venues with 200+ attendees and potential Building Code updates; withdrawn by the author, so no action was taken.

Retirada por su Autor

Overview

RC 280 is a resolution introduced in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives on April 29, 2025. Its primary aim is to direct a formal investigation by the Comisión de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Housing and Urban Development Committee) into the feasibility of adopting new inspection measures and/or methods for existing private and public buildings that are used for mass gatherings of 200 people or more. The resolution would also consider updates or amendments to the Puerto Rico Building Code and related purposes.

Purpose and Intent

To auscultar (survey/evaluate) the possibility of implementing enhanced inspection regimes for venues that host large events (200+ attendees) in Puerto Rico.

To assess whether new inspection measures or methods should be adopted for both private and public edifices.

To explore potential updates or amendments to the Puerto Rico Building Code in light of findings from the investigation.

To address related purposes as the committee deems appropriate.

Key Provisions and Changes

Status as a resolution: RC 280 is a non-binding measure directing the committee to conduct an investigation rather than enacting immediate regulatory requirements.

Scope of inquiry: Focuses on inspection practices for mass-gathering venues (≥200 occupants), including both private venues and public facilities existing in Puerto Rico.

Outcomes envisioned: A potential (future) recommendation to update or amend the Building Code, based on the investigation’s findings and best practices from other jurisdictions.

Procedural direction: The bill would require the Housing and Urban Development Committee to carry out the study and report back with findings and proposed amendments or actions.

Who or What Would Be Affected

Venues and facilities hosting large events (200+ capacity), including both private event spaces and public buildings.

Building owners, operators, managers, and event organizers who must comply with building inspections and safety standards.

Authorities enforcing the Building Code and related inspection regimes in Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico Building Code, if the investigation leads to recommended amendments.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: April 29, 2025.

First Reading: May 1, 2025.

Referral: May 1, 2025 (to appropriate committees).

Filed: April 29, 2025 (radácido).

Current status: Withdrawn by its author as of June 10, 2025, meaning the measure did not progress to enactment and no formal investigation or amendments were pursued under this resolution.

Bottom Line

RC 280 proposed a proactive, policy-focused investigation to potentially strengthen inspection standards for mass-gathering venues and to update the Building Code. However, the measure was withdrawn by its author on June 10, 2025, so no investigation, hearings, or amendments are currently mandated by this resolution.

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