§ 43.44.010 Examination of premises
§ 43.44.020 Standards of safety
§ 43.44.030 Schools — Compliance with standards for fire prevention and safety — Plan reviews and construction inspections
§ 43.44.040 Removal of fire hazards — Appeal of order — Penalty
§ 43.44.050 Reports and investigation of fires — Police powers
§ 43.44.060 Statistical information and reports — National fire incident reporting system
§ 43.44.070 Examination of witnesses
§ 43.44.080 Criminal prosecutions
§ 43.44.090 Record of fires
§ 43.44.110 Smoke detection devices in dwelling units — Penalties
§ 43.44.115 Smoke detection device awareness account
§ 43.44.120 Premises with guard animals — Registration, posting — Acts permitted firefighters — Liability for injury to firefighters
§ 43.44.130 Hazardous liquid and gas pipeline accidents — Preparedness of local first responders
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 43.44 - State fire protection

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