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 […]
Sec. 18.70.090. Enforcement authority.
The Department of Public Safety and the chief of each fire department recognized under regulations adopted by the Department of Public Safety, and their authorized representatives in their respective areas, may enforce the regulations adopted by the Department of Public Safety for the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against […]
Sec. 18.70.095. Smoke and carbon monoxide detection devices.
(a) Smoke detection devices shall be installed and maintained in all dwelling units in the state, and carbon monoxide detection devices shall be installed and maintained in all qualifying dwelling units in the state. The smoke detection devices must be of a type and shall be installed in a manner approved by the state fire […]
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. 18.70.150. Adoption of mutual fire aid agreements.
A city, other incorporated entity, and other fire protection groups may organize a mutual-aid program by adopting an ordinance or resolution authorizing and permitting their fire department, fire company, emergency relief squad, fire police squad, or fire patrol to go to the aid of another city, incorporated entity, or fire protection group, or territory outside […]
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. 18.70.160. Agreement not to affect insurance rates or liability.
An agreement made under AS 18.70.150 and this section shall be carried out in a manner that does not raise insurance rates. An agreement may not reduce the liability of an insurance company in case of loss during the absence of fire services personnel and equipment.
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. 18.70.320. Policy.
It is the policy of the state to protect its residents and their property from the ravages of fire. The state recognizes the need for the state to participate in providing an educational and training system that meets the needs of all communities and all fire services personnel. The legislature finds that fire is a […]
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.