Sec. 18.70.369. Definitions.
In AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, (1) “council” means the Alaska Fire Standards Council established under AS 18.70.330; (2) “fire services” means fire prevention services, fire suppression services, fire suppression support services, or training or educational services related to fire prevention or fire suppression that are performed by an employee of or volunteer with an organized […]
Sec. 18.70.900. Definition of building.
In this chapter, “building” means a structure, installation, facility, or edifice erected or in the process of being erected and that is used or intended for use as a commercial, industrial, business, institutional, other public building, or residential building containing four or more dwelling units.
Sec. 18.70.350. Powers.
The council may (1) adopt regulations for the administration of AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, including regulations (A) establishing minimum training and performance standards for certification of fire services personnel that are consistent with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other applicable standards; (B) establishing minimum fire training curriculum requirements for certification of […]
Sec. 18.70.355. Certification optional.
Nothing in AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369 may be construed to prohibit a person from performing fire services without a certificate issued by the council. However, an entity for whom a person performs fire services as an employee or volunteer may require that the person be certified by the council or attend training programs that are […]
Sec. 18.70.360. Alaska fire services personnel fund.
The Alaska fire services personnel fund is created in the general fund. The fund consists of appropriations made by the legislature to the fund. The council may use the money in the fund to carry out its powers and duties.
Sec. 18.70.080. Regulations.
(a) The Department of Public Safety shall adopt regulations for the purpose of protecting life and property from fire and explosion by establishing minimum standards for (1) fire detection and suppression equipment; (2) fire and life safety criteria in commercial, industrial, business, institutional, or other public buildings, and buildings used for residential purposes containing four […]
Sec. 18.70.081. Approval of fire protection systems.
Before October 30 of each year, the Department of Public Safety shall prepare and make available a list of approved fire protection systems to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and the public.
Sec. 18.70.082. Remote housing facilities.
Any construction camp, logging camp, cannery, or oil or mining camp that has buildings not in a fire department service area in which persons are housed in dormitories or similar facilities shall be equipped with an automatic fire detection system in that portion of the building used for living or sleeping purposes. In this section, […]
Sec. 18.70.084. Standard fire hose and hydrant threads required.
All fire protection equipment to be purchased by state and municipal authorities, or any other authority having charge of public property, shall be equipped with national standard fire hose threads for fire hose couplings and hydrant fittings as adopted by the state fire marshal under AS 18.70.080.
Sec. 18.70.085. Sale of nonstandard equipment.
A person may not sell or offer for sale in this state any fire engine, fire hose, hydrant, or other equipment for fire protection purposes unless the equipment is fitted and equipped according to minimum standards adopted by the state fire marshal under AS 18.70.080. Fire equipment for special purposes or research programs, or special […]