31-162 Same; installation of smoke detectors required; limitations on enforcement; certain evidence inadmissible; insurance payments not affected.
31-162. Same; installation of smoke detectors required; limitations on enforcement; certain evidence inadmissible; insurance payments not affected. (a) Every single-family residence shall have at least one smoke detector on every story of the dwelling unit. (b) Every structure which: (1) Contains more than one dwelling unit; or (2) contains at least one dwelling unit and […]
31-163 Same; violations; penalties.
31-163. Same; violations; penalties. Failure to place or maintain a smoke detector as provided by the smoke detector act shall be a nonclass nonperson misdemeanor. Any fine imposed for a violation of this section shall not exceed $25. History: L. 1998, ch. 66, § 15; July 1.
31-164 Same; act in addition to local law.
31-164. Same; act in addition to local law. This law shall be in addition to any county resolution or city ordinance relating to regulation of smoke detectors. History: L. 1998, ch. 66, § 16; July 1.
31-165 Toll-free number; hazardous materials incidents.
31-165. Toll-free number; hazardous materials incidents. The state fire marshal may provide a toll-free telephone number where persons may call the state fire marshal to request a response to a hazardous materials incident. History: L. 1999, ch. 65, § 2; July 1.
31-170 Use of pyrotechnics; places of public assembly.
31-170. Use of pyrotechnics; places of public assembly. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Place of public assembly” means a building or structure with an occupancy capacity of 50 or more. (2) “Pyrotechnics” mean any controlled exothermic chemical reactions that are timed to create the effects of heat, gas, sound, dispersion of aerosols, emission […]
31-171 Roofing material; wood shakes or wood shingles; restrictive covenants, unenforceable, when.
31-171. Roofing material; wood shakes or wood shingles; restrictive covenants, unenforceable, when. (a) On and after the effective date of this act, any provision of a restrictive covenant which requires the use of wood shingles or wood shakes as a roof covering material for any residential dwelling is hereby declared to be against public policy […]
31-140 Same; appeals from orders; notice and hearing; decisions; compliance.
31-140. Same; appeals from orders; notice and hearing; decisions; compliance. Any person aggrieved by any order or ruling issued pursuant to the provisions of this act may appeal such order or ruling to the state fire marshal within 15 days from the date of the service of such order by filing a notice of such […]
31-141 Same; powers of fire marshal in conduct of hearing; subpoena of witnesses and records; record of proceedings; statement; failure to comply with subpoena, effect; order by district court; service of process; costs, taxation.
31-141. Same; powers of fire marshal in conduct of hearing; subpoena of witnesses and records; record of proceedings; statement; failure to comply with subpoena, effect; order by district court; service of process; costs, taxation. (a) Whenever the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal’s authorized representative is authorized to conduct a hearing under the […]
31-142 Judicial review of fire marshal’s action.
31-142. Judicial review of fire marshal’s action. Any action of the state fire marshal pursuant to K.S.A. 31-140, and amendments thereto, is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 11; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 13; L. 1986, ch. 318, § 25; L. 2010, ch. […]
31-143 Fire marshal authorized to advise and assist state civil defense director; assistance to municipalities; responsibilities and duties of state fire marshal.
31-143. Fire marshal authorized to advise and assist state civil defense director; assistance to municipalities; responsibilities and duties of state fire marshal. (a) The state fire marshal shall be authorized to advise, assist and coordinate with the state civil defense director in the development of civil defense or disaster plans, and on request shall assist […]