70.76.040 - Fire safety committee.

Fire safety committee.

(1) The fire safety committee is created for the exclusive purpose of finding whether an alternative identified under RCW 70.76.030(2)(b) meets applicable fire safety standards.

     (2) A majority vote of the members of the fire safety committee constitutes a finding that an alternative meets applicable fire safety standards.

     (3) The fire safety committee consists of the following members:

     (a) A representative from the department, who shall chair the fire safety committee, and serve as an ex officio nonvoting member.

     (b) Five voting members, appointed by the governor, as follows:

     (i) A representative of the office of the state fire marshal;

     (ii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire chiefs;

     (iii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire commissioners;

     (iv) A representative of a recognized statewide council, affiliated with an international association representing the interests of firefighters; and

     (v) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of volunteer firefighters.

[2007 c 65 § 5.]