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KS Stat § 31-133a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-133a Fire extinguishers; inspection, installation or service, certification by state fire marshal; rules and regulations; fees.

31-133a. Fire extinguishers; inspection, installation or service, certification by state fire marshal; rules and regulations; fees. (a) No business shall inspect, install or service portable fire extinguishers or automatic fire extinguishers for commercial cooking equipment without first being certified by the state fire marshal.(b) (1) The state fire marshal shall adopt rules and regulations as provided in K.S.A. 31-134, and amendments thereto, establishing standards for inspection, installation, servicing and testing procedures and minimum insurance requirements of businesses inspecting, installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or automatic fire extinguishers for commercial cooking equipment. The rules and regulations shall provide for qualifications and training of any person or persons designated by such business as the person or persons upon whose qualifications and training the certification of the business is based and shall require submission of proof, satisfactory to the state fire marshal, that such qualifications and training have been met.(2) The rules and regulations shall further provide for annual certification of such businesses. No fee shall be charged for each certification. No fee shall be charged for any person who is an officer or employee of the state or political or taxing subdivision when that person is acting on behalf of the state or political or taxing subdivision. If the person or persons upon whose qualifications and training the certification of the business is based leave such business, the certification of that business is void.(c) Inspection or service of any portable fire extinguisher or automatic fire extinguisher for commercial cooking equipment by any business who is not certified by the state fire marshal as required by this section shall constitute a deceptive act or practice under the Kansas consumer protection act and shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided by such act.(d) As used in this section:(1) "Automatic fire extinguisher for commercial cooking equipment" means any automatic fire extinguisher mounted directly above or in the ventilation canopy of commercial cooking equipment.(2) "Business" means any person who inspects, services or installs portable fire extinguishers or automatic fire extinguishers for commercial cooking equipment but does not include: (A) Any person or authorized agent of the person who installs a portable fire extinguisher for protection of the person's own property or business; or (B) any individual acting as a representative or employee of a certified business.History: L. 1980, ch. 119, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 169, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 135, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 220, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 95; L. 2011, ch. 53, § 12; L. 2016, ch. 34, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-134a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-134a Same; compliance with certain building codes deemed compliance with fire prevention code.

31-134a. Same; compliance with certain building codes deemed compliance with fire prevention code. (a) A building shall be deemed to comply with the Kansas fire prevention code if the building conforms to one of the following building codes, has been issued a certificate of occupancy and conforms to any special requirements of the Kansas fire prevention code which are not covered by such building code:(1) The 1976 or 1979 edition of the uniform building code;(2) the 1975 or 1978 edition of the basic building code (B.O.C.A.);(3) the 1976 or 1979 edition of the standard building code (also known as the southern standard building code); or(4) the 2000 edition of the international building code.(b) The state fire marshal shall adopt rules and regulations specifying those subsequent editions of the codes enumerated in subsection (a) and those editions of other nationally recognized building codes which the state fire marshal has determined provide protection equivalent to that of the Kansas fire prevention code.(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to K.S.A. 31-132 to 31-150, inclusive, and K.S.A. 31-150a, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1980, ch. 120, § 2; L. 2000, ch. 6, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-135 Advisory committees to assist fire marshal; membership; no compensation.

31-135. Advisory committees to assist fire marshal; membership; no compensation. Whenever it is deemed necessary, the state fire marshal may appoint an advisory committee or committees to assist in the formulation and revision of the state fire prevention code and in the establishment of standards for certification of members of fire departments to make arrests, carry firearms and conduct searches and seizures pursuant to K.S.A. 31-157. Any such advisory committee shall serve without compensation. The membership of the advisory committee or committees shall be selected on the basis of their individual expertise and knowledge in the area of fire prevention under consideration.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 4; L. 1982, ch. 135, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-136 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-136 Same; exemptions from regulations, when; procedure.

31-136. Same; exemptions from regulations, when; procedure. The state fire marshal shall have the power to grant exemptions from the application of specific requirements of regulations promulgated pursuant to this act. Any such exemption shall be granted only upon written request which clearly demonstrates that the enforcement of a specific requirement of a rule or regulation will cause unnecessary hardship to the petitioner, or that such exemption is necessary for the petitioner to take advantage of new methods or equipment of recognized adequacy which conforms to fundamental safety standards. The particulars of any exemption so granted shall be set forth in writing, and a copy thereof shall be retained in the office of the state fire marshal.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-137 Same; enforcement of act and regulations; investigations; entry and examination of buildings and premises; report, filing.

31-137. Same; enforcement of act and regulations; investigations; entry and examination of buildings and premises; report, filing. The state fire marshal, deputies of the fire marshal, the chief of any organized fire department of any municipality, whether such fire department is regular or volunteer, or any member of any such fire department who has been duly authorized by the chief thereof, shall enforce the provisions of this act and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Such persons are authorized to make any investigations deemed necessary of any fire or explosion occurring within this state. Such persons shall make an investigation of any fire or explosion occurring within this state, or an attempt to cause any fire or explosion within this state, if there is reason to believe that the fire was of an incendiary origin or was an attempt to defraud an insurance company. In addition, the chief of any organized fire department of any municipality may designate other qualified persons to conduct such investigations in such municipality. In order to carry out such investigations, the state fire marshal and those persons designated by or authorized to be designated by this section shall have the right and authority at all times of day or night to enter upon or examine, in accordance with existing laws and regulations, any building or premises where any fire or explosion or attempt to cause a fire or explosion has occurred. Such persons shall make a written report of the findings of any investigation conducted pursuant to this section which shall be filed in the office of the state fire marshal.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 26, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-138 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-138 Same; hearings; information and evidence to attorney general or county attorney; prosecution; assistance by state fire marshal.

31-138. Same; hearings; information and evidence to attorney general or county attorney; prosecution; assistance by state fire marshal. The state fire marshal or any of the state fire marshal's deputies, in making the investigations authorized or required in K.S.A. 31-137, and amendments thereto, may hold a hearing with all interested parties in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of K.S.A. 31-141, and amendments thereto. If the state fire marshal or any of the state fire marshal's deputies, having made the investigation, shall be of the opinion that there is probable cause to believe any person has violated any provision of this act or any of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act, or that any person is guilty of a criminal conduct under the laws of this state with respect to any fire or explosion, the state fire marshal shall furnish to the attorney general or the proper county attorney the names of the witnesses and all of the information and evidence obtained from the investigation, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the case; and the attorney general or such county attorney shall take such action as the evidence and testimony justify. The state fire marshal has the right either in person or by the state fire marshal's deputy to assist in any prosecution arising therefrom.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 7; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 68; July 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 31-139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-139 Same; right of entry to determine compliance with law and regulations; complaint; order to cease and desist.

31-139. Same; right of entry to determine compliance with law and regulations; complaint; order to cease and desist. The state fire marshal and those persons designated in K.S.A. 31-137 shall have the authority during all reasonable hours of operation to enter, in accordance with existing laws, in and upon all buildings and premises subject to this act for the purpose of examination, inspection and investigation to determine compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of this act. Whenever the state fire marshal or any person designated in K.S.A. 31-137 finds any violation of this act or the act of which this section is amendatory, or of any of the rules or regulations issued thereunder, or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto, he may file a criminal complaint with the attorney general or the proper district or county attorney or he may issue an order to the owner or his agent to cease and desist such violations. Any order so issued may be appealed by any person aggrieved thereby, as provided in K.S.A. 31-140, but unless otherwise stated in the order, the filing or pendency of such appeal shall not abate or operate as a stay of the effect of such order.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 8; L. 1974, ch. 172, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-140 Same; appeals from orders; notice and hearing; decisions; compliance.

31-140. Same; appeals from orders; notice and hearing; decisions; compliance. Any person aggrieved by any order or ruling issued pursuant to the provisions of this act may appeal such order or ruling to the state fire marshal within 15 days from the date of the service of such order by filing a notice of such appeal in the office of the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal or a presiding officer from the office of administrative hearings shall hear such person within 30 days after the receipt of such notice of appeal, and the hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. The state fire marshal shall file a decision thereon and, unless by authority of the state fire marshal the order is revoked or modified, the order shall be complied with within the time fixed in such decision.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 9; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 69; L. 2004, ch. 145, § 11; July 1, 2009.
KS Stat § 31-141 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-141 Same; powers of fire marshal in conduct of hearing; subpoena of witnesses and records; record of proceedings; statement; failure to comply with subpoena, effect; order by district court; service of process; costs, taxation.

31-141. Same; powers of fire marshal in conduct of hearing; subpoena of witnesses and records; record of proceedings; statement; failure to comply with subpoena, effect; order by district court; service of process; costs, taxation. (a) Whenever the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's authorized representative is authorized to conduct a hearing under the provisions of K.S.A. 31-138, and amendments thereto, the state fire marshal shall have the power to administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, receive oral and documentary evidence, and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, and require the production of books, papers, records, correspondence or other documents which are deemed relevant to the inquiry. The state fire marshal at such hearing may, and upon the request of any party shall, cause to be made a stenographic record of all the evidence and all the proceedings had at such hearing. If no stenographic record is made and if a judicial review is sought, the state fire marshal shall prepare a statement of the evidence and proceedings for use on review. In case of a refusal of any person to comply with any subpoena issued hereunder or to testify with respect to any matter concerning which such person may be lawfully interrogated, the district court of Shawnee county or the county wherein such party resides, on application of the state fire marshal, may issue an order requiring such person to comply with such subpoena and to testify. Any failure to obey any such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. Nothing contained in this act shall require the observance at any such hearing of formal rules of pleading or evidence. Notice of such hearings and any other process caused to be issued by the state fire marshal shall be served in substantial compliance with the requirements for service of process in district court.(b) Whenever any person shall appeal an order or ruling issued pursuant to the provisions of this act, as provided in K.S.A. 31-140, and amendments thereto, and after a hearing the decision of the state fire marshal is adverse to such person, the costs of the hearing, including witness fees, shall be taxed to such person.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 10; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 70; July 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 31-142 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-142 Judicial review of fire marshal's action.

31-142. Judicial review of fire marshal's action. Any action of the state fire marshal pursuant to K.S.A. 31-140, and amendments thereto, is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 11; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 13; L. 1986, ch. 318, § 25; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 45; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-143 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-143 Fire marshal authorized to advise and assist state civil defense director; assistance to municipalities; responsibilities and duties of state fire marshal.

31-143. Fire marshal authorized to advise and assist state civil defense director; assistance to municipalities; responsibilities and duties of state fire marshal. (a) The state fire marshal shall be authorized to advise, assist and coordinate with the state civil defense director in the development of civil defense or disaster plans, and on request shall assist any municipality in the enforcement of the state fire prevention code. He shall have the responsibility for the implementation of any fire safety programs developed by the state fire marshal and designed to minimize fire hazards and disasters in loss of life and property from these causes. Such responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the establishment and enforcement of fire safety practices throughout the state; preventive inspection and correction activities; coordination of fire safety programs with volunteer and paid fire companies, other state agencies and municipalities, and the state fire marshal shall analyze and evaluate Kansas fire loss statistics in order to make a determination of the problems.(b) The state fire marshal upon request shall assist the chief of any recognized fire company or department, any legally designated fire marshal of a municipality and the personnel of other state agencies in fire prevention matters.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-145 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-145 Powers of actual members of organized fire departments.

31-145. Powers of actual members of organized fire departments. Actual members of any organized fire department, whether regular or volunteer, of any municipality shall be vested with police power to form fire lines, to prohibit persons from interfering with firefighters in the discharge of their duties, interfering with apparatus, running over fire hose and trespassing upon private property, and shall have power to blockade any public highway temporarily while in the discharge of their official duties; and for the purpose of effectuating this police power shall have the power to make arrests for violation of any lawful orders made hereunder.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 14; L. 2009, ch. 42, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-146 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-146 Mandatory provisions of regulations governing transportation of liquid fuels; how inspections performed.

31-146. Mandatory provisions of regulations governing transportation of liquid fuels; how inspections performed. The rules and regulations promulgated by the state fire marshal for transporting liquid fuel shall require that the vehicles used in such transportation be inspected by qualified inspectors sufficiently often to insure operation with maximum safety, and the operator of any such vehicle which is subject to the jurisdiction of the state corporation commission shall file with the commission copies of all such inspector's clearance receipts for such vehicles. The inspections required herein shall be performed by inspectors in the state fire marshal's office, except that the state fire marshal may issue a private inspector's permit to any person having registered in his name in this state one (1) or more vehicles used for transporting liquid fuel, if such person maintains inspection facilities and personnel qualified to perform the inspection to the satisfaction of the state fire marshal's office.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-147 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-147 Compliance with regulations by hotels, lodging facilities and restaurants.

31-147. Compliance with regulations by hotels, lodging facilities and restaurants. Hotels, motels, rooming houses, apartment houses, adult care homes, child care facilities, hospitals, adult boarding homes and restaurants shall comply with the rules and regulations promulgated by the state fire marshal for such occupancies.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-148 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-148 Inspection of building under jurisdiction of state penal director and division of institutional management.

31-148. Inspection of building under jurisdiction of state penal director and division of institutional management. The state fire marshal at least annually shall inspect all buildings under the jurisdiction of the state penal director and the division of institutional management of the department of social welfare.History: L. 1972, ch. 157, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-150a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 1 - Fire Safety And Prevention|31-150a Violations of fire prevention code; criminal penalty; injunction.

31-150a. Violations of fire prevention code; criminal penalty; injunction. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this act or the act of which this act is amendatory, or who violates any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or who violates any lawful order issued by the state fire marshal or by any of the persons designated in K.S.A. 31-137, and amendments thereto, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor, and each day that the offense continues after receipt of written notice thereof issued by the state fire marshal, or by any other person designated in K.S.A. 31-137, and amendments thereto, shall constitute a separate violation. Notice of any such violation may be sent to the responsible party by restricted mail, as defined in K.S.A. 60-103, and amendments thereto, but refusal of the addressee to receive such notice shall constitute receipt thereof, or such notice may be served personally on the responsible party by the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's deputies.(b) At the request of the state fire marshal or any other person designated in K.S.A. 31-137, and amendments thereto, the attorney general or the proper district or county attorney may obtain an injunction to restrain any violation designated in subsection (a), where such violation is a continuing offense or where it constitutes an immediate hazard to life or property. The application for an injunction pursuant to this subsection shall be made to the district court of the county in which the violation occurs, and any such injunction shall be governed by the provisions of article 9 of chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.History: L. 1974, ch. 172, § 3; L. 1993, ch. 162, § 1; July 1.