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. 18.70.369. 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. 18.70.050. Power of department to inspect buildings.
The Department of Public Safety may enter any building subject to regulation under AS 18.70.080 during reasonable hours for the sole purpose of inspecting the property or abating a fire hazard.
Sec. 18.70.340. Appointment; meetings; expenses.
(a) The state fire marshal or a designee shall serve on the council during each state fire marshal’s continuance in office. Other members of the council shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years, except that a member may not serve beyond the time the member holds the office that established […]
Sec. 18.70.060. Removal of property from fire.
During a fire and in the absence of the owner or claimant, the Department of Public Safety may protect personal property affected by removing it. If the owner or claimant does not take charge of the property within 24 hours the Department of Public Safety may store it at the owner’s or claimant’s expense.
Sec. 18.70.070. Abatement of fire hazards.
The Department of Public Safety may require the owner of a commercial business or public property to abate a fire hazard that exists in violation of law or regulations, and the Department of Public Safety may take appropriate action to assure abatement.
Sec. 18.70.075. Authority of fire department officers; penalty.
(a) A fire officer of a municipal fire department or a fire department registered with the state fire marshal, while providing fire protection or other emergency services, has the authority to (1) control and direct activities at the scene of a fire or emergency; (2) order a person to leave a building or place in […]