Sec. 18.70.100. Criminal penalty; appeal of administrative orders.
(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, a person who violates a provision of AS 18.70.010 – 18.70.100 or a regulation adopted under those sections, or who fails to comply with an order issued under AS 18.70.010 – 18.70.100, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. When not otherwise specified, each 10 days […]
Sec. 18.70.020. Duties of Department of Public Safety.
The Department of Public Safety shall (1) aid in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances and the regulations adopted under AS 18.70.010 – 18.70.100 and all other laws relating to fires or to fire prevention and protection; (2) encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by means of education; (3) prepare or have prepared […]
Sec. 18.70.030. Investigation of fires resulting from crime.
If there is reason to believe that a fire has resulted from crime or that crime has been committed in connection with a fire, the Department of Public Safety shall report that fact in writing to the district attorney of the judicial district in which the fire occurred. If the fire occurred in an incorporated […]
Sec. 18.70.040. Cooperation with fire insurance companies.
The Department of Public Safety may assist, receive assistance from, and otherwise cooperate with an investigator or agent employed by a fire insurance company licensed to do business in the state, or with an investigator or agent employed by an association of insurance companies licensed to do business in the state.
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. 18.70.010. General function of Department of Public Safety with respect to fire protection.
The Department of Public Safety shall foster, promote, regulate, and develop ways and means of protecting life and property against fire, explosion, and panic.