Washington Code 19.27.110 – International fire code — Administration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporations — Fees
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Each county government shall administer and enforce the International Fire Code in the unincorporated areas of the county: PROVIDED, That any political subdivision or municipal corporation providing fire protection pursuant to RCW 14.08.120 shall, at its sole option, be responsible for administration and enforcement of the International Fire Code on its facility. Any fire protection district or political subdivision may, pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW, the interlocal cooperation act, assume all or a portion of the administering responsibility and coordinate and cooperate with the county government in the enforcement of the International Fire Code.
Terms Used In Washington Code 19.27.110
- City: means a city or town. See Washington Code 19.27.015
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
It is not the intent of RCW 19.27.110 and 19.27.111 to preclude or limit the authority of any city, town, county, fire protection district, state agency, or political subdivision from engaging in those fire prevention activities with which they are charged.
[ 2003 c 291 § 4; 1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 1.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2003 c 291: See note following RCW 19.27.031.