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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.880 - Agreements with contiguous states—Jointly occupied ports of entry—Collection of fees and taxes.

RCW 43.43.880
Agreements with contiguous states—Jointly occupied ports of entry—Collection of fees and taxes.
The Washington state patrol may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements with designated representatives of contiguous states. Agreements may provide for the manning and operation of jointly occupied ports of entry, for the collection of highway user fees, registration fees, and taxes that may be required by statute or rule. Agreements may further provide for the collection of these fees and taxes by either party state at jointly occupied ports of entry before authorization is given for vehicles to legally operate within that state or jurisdiction, and for the enforcement of safety, size, and weight statutes or rules of the respective states.
[ 1988 c 21 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.885 - Scrap metal no-buy list database program.

RCW 43.43.885
Scrap metal no-buy list database program.
(1) Beginning on July 1, 2014, to the extent funds are appropriated, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall implement and operate an ongoing electronic statewide no-buy list database program.
(2) The database must be made available on a secured network or website.
(3) The no-buy list database program shall allow for any scrap metal business to enter a customer's name and date of birth into the database. The database must determine if the customer pursuing the transaction with the scrap metal business has been convicted in Washington of any crime involving burglary, robbery, theft, or possession of or receiving stolen property within the past four years.
(4) If the customer has been convicted of any crime involving burglary, robbery, theft, or possession of or receiving stolen property within the past four years despite whether the person was acting in his or her own behalf or as the agent of another then, at a minimum, the no-buy list database program must immediately send an alert to the scrap metal business stating: (a) That the customer is listed on a current no-buy list, (b) the four-year expiration period for the customer's most recent crime listed, and (c) a notification that entering into a transaction with the customer is prohibited under RCW 9A.56.410.
(5) The database shall also include individuals who have attempted to purchase or sell unlawfully obtained metals at licensed scrap metal recyclers and individuals who attempt to conduct a transaction while under the influence of controlled substances.
(6) Local jurisdictions applying for grants under RCW 36.28A.240 must provide updates to the no-buy list database annually and 120 days after a grant is distributed.
[ 2022 c 221 § 9; 2013 c 322 § 31.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2022 c 221: See notes following RCW 19.290.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.887 - Scrap metal no-buy list database program—Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs not liable for civil damages.

RCW 43.43.887
Scrap metal no-buy list database program—Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs not liable for civil damages.
The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall not be held liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in carrying out the requirements of RCW 43.43.885 other than an act or omission constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
[ 2013 c 322 § 33.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.912 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 43.43.912
Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 107.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2009 c 521 §§ 5-8, 79, 87-103, 107, 151, 165, 166, 173-175, and 190-192: See note following RCW 2.10.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.930 - State fire protection services—Intent.

RCW 43.43.930
State fire protection services—Intent.
The legislature finds that fire protection services at the state level are provided by different, independent state agencies. This has resulted in a lack of a comprehensive state-level focus for state fire protection services, funding, and policy. The legislature further finds that the paramount duty of the state in fire protection services is to enhance the capacity of all local jurisdictions to assure that their personnel with fire suppression, prevention, inspection, origin and cause, and arson investigation responsibilities are adequately trained to discharge their responsibilities. It is the intent of the legislature to consolidate fire protection services into a single state agency. It is also the intent of the legislature that the fire protection services program created herein will assist local fire protection agencies in program development without encroaching upon their historic autonomy. It is the further intent of the legislature that the fire protection services program be implemented incrementally to assure a smooth transition, to build local, regional, and state capacity, and to avoid undue burdens on jurisdictions with limited resources.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 44; 1995 c 369 § 14; 1993 c 280 § 68; 1986 c 266 § 54. Formerly RCW 43.63A.300.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Application—1995 c 369: "This act does not apply to forest fire service personnel and programs." [ 1995 c 369 § 70.]
Effective date—1995 c 369: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1995 c 369 § 72.]
Effective date—1993 c 280: See RCW 43.330.902.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
State fire protection: Chapter 43.44 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.938 - Director of fire protection—Appointment—Duties.

RCW 43.43.938
Director of fire protection—Appointment—Duties.
(1) Wherever the term state fire marshal appears in the Revised Code of Washington or the Washington Administrative Code it shall mean the director of fire protection.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall appoint an officer who shall be known as the director of fire protection.
(3) The director of fire protection may designate one or more deputies and may delegate to those deputies his or her duties and authorities as deemed appropriate.
(4) The director of fire protection shall prepare a biennial budget pertaining to fire protection services. Such biennial budget shall be submitted as part of the Washington state patrol's budget request.
(5) The director of fire protection, shall implement and administer, within constraints established by budgeted resources, all duties of the chief of the Washington state patrol that are to be carried out through the director of fire protection, and all of the duties of the director of fire protection. Such administration shall include negotiation of agreements with the state board for community and technical colleges and the state colleges and universities as provided in RCW 43.43.934. Programs covered by such agreements shall include, but not be limited to, planning curricula, developing and delivering instructional programs and materials, and using existing instructional personnel and facilities. Where appropriate, such contracts shall also include planning and conducting instructional programs at the state fire service training center.
[ 2012 c 229 § 819; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 46; 1995 c 369 § 18; 1993 c 280 § 71; 1986 c 266 § 58. Formerly RCW 43.63A.340.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
Effective date—1993 c 280: See RCW 43.330.902.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.939 - Director of fire protection—Adoption of minimum standard requirements for before-school and after-school programs.

RCW 43.43.939
Director of fire protection—Adoption of minimum standard requirements for before-school and after-school programs.
The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to adopt licensing minimum standard requirements for before-school and after-school programs in existing buildings approved by the state fire marshal.
[ 2013 c 227 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.940 - Fire service training program—Grants and bequests.

RCW 43.43.940
Fire service training program—Grants and bequests.
The Washington state patrol may accept any and all donations, grants, bequests, and devises, conditional or otherwise, or money, property, service, or other things of value which may be received from the United States or any agency thereof, any governmental agency, any institution, person, firm, or corporation, public and private, to be held, used, or applied for the purposes of the fire service training program established in RCW 43.43.934.
[ 1995 c 369 § 19; 1986 c 266 § 59. Formerly RCW 43.63A.350.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.942 - Fire service training—Fees and fee schedules.

RCW 43.43.942
Fire service training—Fees and fee schedules.
The Washington state patrol may: (1) Impose and collect fees for fire service training; and (2) establish and set fee schedules for fire service training.
[ 1995 c 369 § 20; 1986 c 266 § 60. Formerly RCW 43.63A.360.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.944 - Fire service training account.

RCW 43.43.944
Fire service training account.
(1) The fire service training account is hereby established in the state treasury. The primary purpose of the account is firefighter training for both volunteer and career firefighters. The fund shall consist of:
(a) All fees received by the Washington state patrol for fire service training;
(b) All grants and bequests accepted by the Washington state patrol under RCW 43.43.940;
(c) Twenty percent of all moneys received by the state on fire insurance premiums;
(d) Revenue from penalties established under RCW 19.27.740; and
(e) General fund—state moneys appropriated into the account by the legislature.
(2) Moneys in the account may be appropriated for: (a) Fire service training; (b) school fire prevention activities within the Washington state patrol; and (c) the maintenance, operations, and capital projects of the state fire training academy. However, expenditures for purposes of (b) and (c) of this subsection may only be made to the extent that these expenditures do not adversely affect expenditures for the purpose of (a) of this subsection. The state patrol may use amounts appropriated from the fire service training account under this section to contract with the Washington state firefighters apprenticeship trust for the operation of the firefighter joint apprenticeship training program. The contract may call for payments on a monthly basis.
(3) Any general fund—state moneys appropriated into the account shall be allocated solely to the firefighter joint apprenticeship training program. The Washington state patrol may contract with outside entities for the administration and delivery of the firefighter joint apprenticeship training program.
[ 2020 c 88 § 6; 2012 c 173 § 1; 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7026; 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 923; 2007 c 520 § 6034; 2007 c 290 § 1; 2005 c 518 § 929; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 919; 1999 c 117 § 2; 1995 c 369 § 21; 1986 c 266 § 61. Formerly RCW 43.63A.370.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 88: See note following RCW 19.27.700.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
Part headings not law—Severability—Effective dates—2007 c 520: See notes following RCW 43.19.125.
Effective date—2005 c 518: See note following RCW 28A.600.110.
Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.946 - Fire services trust fund.

RCW 43.43.946
Fire services trust fund.
The fire services trust fund is created in the state treasury. All receipts designated by the legislature shall be deposited in the fund. Appropriations from the fund may be made exclusively for the purposes specified in *RCW 43.63A.377.
[ 1991 c 135 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.63A.375.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.63A.377 was recodified as RCW 43.43.948 pursuant to 1995 c 369 § 69, effective July 1, 1995.
Intent—1991 c 135: "It is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington that fire code enforcement, public education on fire prevention, fire training for fire and emergency response personnel, and administration of these activities be funded in a dependable manner. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to establish a fund for these purposes." [ 1991 c 135 § 1.]
Effective date—1991 c 135: "This act is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 c 135 § 8.]
Severability—1991 c 135: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 c 135 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.948 - Fire services trust fund—Expenditures.

RCW 43.43.948
Fire services trust fund—Expenditures.
Money from the fire services trust fund may be expended for the following purposes:
(1) Training of fire service personnel, including both classroom and hands-on training at the state fire training center or other locations approved by the chief of the Washington state patrol through the director of fire protection services;
(2) Maintenance and operation at the state's fire training center near North Bend. If in the future the state builds or leases other facilities as other fire training centers, a portion of these moneys may be used for the maintenance and operation at these centers;
(3) Lease or purchase of equipment for use in the provisions of training to fire service personnel;
(4) Grants or subsidies to local jurisdictions to allow them to perform their functions under this section;
(5) Costs of administering these programs under this section;
(6) Licensing and enforcement of state laws governing the sales of fireworks; and
(7) Development with the legal fireworks industry and funding of a statewide public education program for fireworks safety.
[ 1995 c 369 § 22; 1991 c 135 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.63A.377.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
Intent—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 135: See notes following RCW 43.43.946.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.950 - Fire service training center bond retirement account of 1977.

RCW 43.43.950
Fire service training center bond retirement account of 1977.
The state fire service training center bond retirement account of 1977 is hereby reestablished as an account within the treasury for the purpose of the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to chapter 349, Laws of 1977 ex. sess., or chapter 470, Laws of 1985 or, if the legislature so determines, for any bonds and notes hereafter authorized and issued for the commission for vocational education or the statutory successor to its powers and duties involving the state fire training center.
The state finance committee, on or before June 30th of each year, shall certify to the state treasurer the amount required in the next succeeding twelve months for the payment of the principal of and the interest coming due on such bonds. The state treasurer shall withdraw from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and deposit in the state general obligation bond retirement fund such amounts and at such times as are required by the bond proceedings.
[ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 79. Formerly RCW 43.63A.380.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.952 - Arson investigation information system—Findings—Intent.

RCW 43.43.952
Arson investigation information system—Findings—Intent.
(1) The legislature finds that provisions for information systems relating to statistics and reporting for fire prevention, suppression, and damage control do not adequately address the needs of ongoing investigations of fire incidents where the cause is suspected or determined to be the result of negligence or otherwise suggestive of some criminal activity, particularly that of arson. It is the intent of the legislature to establish an information and reporting system designed specifically to assist state and local officers in conducting such investigations and, where substantiated, to undertake prosecution of individuals suspected of such activities.
(2)(a) In addition to the information provided by local officials about the cause, origin, and extent of loss in fires under *chapter 48.48 RCW, there is hereby created the state arson investigation information system in the Washington state patrol.
(b) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall develop the arson investigation information system in consultation with representatives of the various state and local officials charged with investigating fires resulting from suspicious or criminal activities under *chapter 48.48 RCW and of the insurance industry.
(c) The arson investigation information system shall be designed to include at least the following attributes: (i) The information gathered and reported shall meet the diverse needs of state and local investigating agencies; (ii) the forms and reports are drafted in understandable terms of common usage; and (iii) the results shall be adaptable to the varying levels of available resources, maintained in a manner to foster data sharing and mutual aid activities, and made available to other law enforcement agencies responsible for criminal investigations.
(d) All insurers required to report claim information under the provisions of chapter 48.50 RCW shall cooperate fully with any requests from the chief of the Washington state patrol in developing and maintaining the arson investigation information system. The confidentiality provisions of that chapter shall be fully enforced.
[ 1995 c 369 § 64.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 48.48 RCW was recodified as chapter 43.44 RCW pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
Application—Effective date—1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.961 - State fire service mobilization—Legislative declaration and intent.

RCW 43.43.961
State fire service mobilization—Legislative declaration and intent.
Because of the possibility of the occurrence of disastrous fires or other disasters of unprecedented size and destructiveness, the need to insure that the state is adequately prepared to respond to such a fire or disaster, the need to establish a mechanism and a procedure to provide for reimbursement to state agencies and local agencies that respond to help others in time of need or to a host fire district that experiences expenses beyond the resources of the fire district, and generally to protect the public peace, health, safety, lives, and property of the people of Washington, it is hereby declared necessary to:
(1) Provide the policy and organizational structure for large scale mobilization of all risk resources in the state through creation of the Washington state fire services mobilization plan;
(2) Confer upon the chief the powers provided herein;
(3) Provide a means for reimbursement to state agencies and local fire jurisdictions that incur expenses when mobilized by the chief under the Washington state fire services mobilization plan; and
(4) Provide for reimbursement of the host fire department or fire protection district when it has: (a) Exhausted all of its resources; and (b) invoked its local mutual aid network and exhausted those resources. Upon implementation of state fire mobilization, the host district resources shall become state fire mobilization resources consistent with the fire mobilization plan.
It is the intent of the legislature that mutual aid and other interlocal agreements providing for enhanced emergency response be encouraged as essential to the public peace, safety, health, and welfare, and for the protection of the lives and property of the people of the state of Washington. If possible, mutual aid agreements should be without stated limitations as to resources available, time, or area. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to limit the eligibility of any nonhost fire protection authority for reimbursement of expenses incurred in providing all risk resources for mobilization provided that the mobilization must meet the requirements identified in the Washington state fire service mobilization plan.
[ 2015 c 181 § 3; 2003 c 405 § 2; 1997 c 49 § 9; 1995 c 391 § 6; 1992 c 117 § 10. Formerly RCW 38.54.020.]
NOTES:
Intent—2015 c 181: See note following RCW 43.43.965.
Effective date—1995 c 391: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Findings—1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.962 - State fire service mobilization—State fire services mobilization plan—State fire resources coordinator.

RCW 43.43.962
State fire service mobilization—State fire services mobilization plan—State fire resources coordinator.
The director of fire protection shall review and make recommendations to the chief on the refinement and maintenance of the Washington state fire services mobilization plan, which shall include the procedures to be used during fire and other emergencies for coordinating local, regional, and state fire jurisdiction resources. In carrying out this duty, the director of fire protection shall consult with and solicit recommendations from representatives of state and local fire and emergency management organizations, regional fire defense boards, and the department of natural resources. The Washington state fire services mobilization plan shall be consistent with, and made part of, the Washington state comprehensive emergency management plan. The chief shall review the fire services mobilization plan as submitted by the director of fire protection, recommend changes that may be necessary, and approve the fire services mobilization plan for inclusion within the state comprehensive emergency management plan.
It is the responsibility of the chief to mobilize jurisdictions under the Washington state fire services mobilization plan. The state fire marshal shall serve as the state fire resources coordinator when the Washington state fire services mobilization plan is mobilized.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 47; 2003 c 405 § 3; 1997 c 49 § 10; 1995 c 269 § 1101; 1992 c 117 § 11. Formerly RCW 38.54.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
Findings—1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.964 - State fire service mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures.

RCW 43.43.964
State fire service mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures.
The Washington state patrol in consultation with the office of financial management and the Washington military department shall develop procedures to facilitate reimbursement to state agencies and jurisdictions from appropriate federal and state funds when state agencies and jurisdictions are mobilized by the chief under the Washington state fire services mobilization plan. The Washington state patrol shall ensure that these procedures provide reimbursement to the host district in as timely a manner as possible.
[ 2003 c 405 § 4; 1997 c 49 § 12; 1995 c 391 § 7; 1992 c 117 § 13. Formerly RCW 38.54.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 391: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Findings—1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.965 - State fire service mobilization—Plan use for purposes other than fire suppression—Annual report.

RCW 43.43.965
State fire service mobilization—Plan use for purposes other than fire suppression—Annual report.
The chief of the Washington state patrol must report on an annual basis the following information for each emergency or disaster in which the Washington state fire service mobilization plan was used for purposes other than fire suppression, and reimbursement was made under RCW 43.43.961:
(1) The type and nature of the disaster or emergency;
(2) The reasons why the host jurisdiction and mutual aid resources were exhausted;
(3) The additional risk resources provided under the mobilization plan;
(4) The cost incurred by the state patrol;
(5) The amount of reimbursement made under RCW 43.43.961 to the host jurisdiction and to each nonhost jurisdiction providing all risk resources; and
(6) An assessment and any recommendations of actions that can be taken by the host jurisdiction and its mutual aid network to prevent future use of the fire mobilization plan for similar disasters or emergencies.
[ 2015 c 181 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—2015 c 181: "The legislature recognizes the vital role that our state's fire service personnel play in responding not just to fires but to disasters of varying types and kinds. The legislature further recognizes that the fire service mobilization plan may be a more effective tool for use in all emergencies and disasters to which fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire protection service authorities typically respond. It is the intent of the legislature that state fire service mobilization be allowed in all incidents to which fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire protection service authorities typically respond, so long as the mobilization meets the requirements identified in the Washington state fire service mobilization plan. It is the intent of the legislature to review the use of the fire mobilization plan for emergencies and disasters other than fire suppression to determine if this policy should continue or be modified." [ 2015 c 181 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.970 - Law enforcement mobilization—Definitions.

RCW 43.43.970
Law enforcement mobilization—Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Agency" means any general purpose law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020.
(2) "Board" means the state law enforcement mobilization policy board.
(3) "Chief" means the chief of the Washington state patrol.
(4) "Chief law enforcement officer" means the chief of police or sheriff responsible for law enforcement services in the jurisdiction in which the emergency is occurring.
(5) "General authority Washington peace officer" means a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020.
(6) "Host agency" means the law enforcement agency that requests statewide mobilization under RCW 43.43.970 through 43.43.975.
(7) "Mobilization" means a redistribution of regional and statewide law enforcement resources in response to an emergency or disaster situation.
(8) "Mutual aid" means emergency interagency assistance provided without compensation pursuant to an agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW.
(9) "Resource coordination" means the effort to locate and arrange for the delivery of resources needed by chief law enforcement officers.
(10) "State law enforcement resource coordinator" means a designated individual or agency selected by the chief to perform the responsibilities of that position.
[ 2003 c 405 § 6.]
NOTES:
Legislative declaration and intent—2003 c 405: "(1) Because of the possibility of a disaster of unprecedented size and destruction, including acts of domestic terrorism and civil unrest, that requires law enforcement response for the protection of persons or property and preservation of the peace, the need exists to ensure that the state is adequately prepared to respond to such an incident. There is a need to (a) establish a mechanism and a procedure to provide for reimbursement to law enforcement agencies that respond to help others in time of need, and to host law enforcement agencies that experience expenses beyond the resources of the agencies; and (b) generally to protect the public safety, peace, health, lives, and property of the people of Washington.
(2) It is hereby declared necessary to:
(a) Provide the policy and organizational structure for large-scale mobilization of law enforcement resources in the state, using the incident command system, through creation of the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan;
(b) Confer upon the chief of the Washington state patrol the powers provided in this chapter;
(c) Provide a means for reimbursement to law enforcement jurisdictions that incur expenses when mobilized by the chief under the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan; and
(d) Provide for reimbursement of the host law enforcement agency when it has:
(i) Exhausted all of its resources; and
(ii) Invoked its local mutual aid network and exhausted those resources." [ 2003 c 405 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.971 - Law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement mobilization policy board—State law enforcement mobilization plan.

RCW 43.43.971
Law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement mobilization policy board—State law enforcement mobilization plan.
(1) The state law enforcement mobilization policy board shall be established by the chief and shall have representatives from each of the regions established in RCW 43.43.974. In carrying out its duty, the board shall consult with and solicit recommendations from representatives of the state and local law enforcement and emergency management organizations, and regional law enforcement mobilization committees.
(2) The board shall establish and make recommendations to the chief on the refinement and maintenance of the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan, including the procedures to be used during an emergency or disaster response requiring coordination of local, regional, and state law enforcement resources.
(3) The chief shall review the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan, as submitted by the board, recommend changes as necessary, and may approve the plan. The plan shall be consistent with the Washington state comprehensive emergency management plan. The chief may recommend the plan for inclusion within the state comprehensive emergency management plan established under chapter 38.52 RCW.
[ 2003 c 405 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.972 - Law enforcement mobilization—Local law enforcement request for mobilization—State law enforcement resource coordinator—Mobilization response—Declaration of end of mobilization.

RCW 43.43.972
Law enforcement mobilization—Local law enforcement request for mobilization—State law enforcement resource coordinator—Mobilization response—Declaration of end of mobilization.
(1) Local law enforcement may request mobilization only in response to an emergency or disaster exceeding the capabilities of available local resources and those available through existing mutual aid agreements. Upon finding that the local jurisdiction has exhausted all available resources, it is the responsibility of the chief to determine whether mobilization is the appropriate response to the emergency or disaster and, if so, to mobilize jurisdictions under the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan.
(2) Upon mobilization, the chief shall appoint a state law enforcement resource coordinator, and an alternate, who shall serve jointly with the chief law enforcement officer from the host agency to command the mobilization effort consistent with incident command system procedures.
(3) Upon mobilization, all law enforcement resources including those of the host agency and those that responded earlier under an existing mutual aid or other agreement shall be mobilized. Mobilization may include the redistribution of regional or statewide law enforcement resources to either direct emergency incident assignments or to assignments in communities where law enforcement resources are needed.
(4) For the duration of the mobilization:
(a) Host agency resources shall become state law enforcement mobilization resources, under the command of the state law enforcement resource coordinator and the chief law enforcement officer from the host agency, consistent with the state law enforcement mobilization plan and incident command system procedures; and
(b) All law enforcement authorities providing resources in response to a mobilization declaration shall be eligible for expense reimbursement as provided by this chapter.
(5) The chief, in consultation with the regional law enforcement resource coordinator, shall determine when mobilization is no longer required and shall then declare the end to the mobilization.
[ 2003 c 405 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.973 - State law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement coordinator—Duties.

RCW 43.43.973
State law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement coordinator—Duties.
(1) The state law enforcement resource coordinator, or alternate, shall serve in that capacity for the duration of the mobilization.
(2) The duties of the coordinator are to:
(a) Coordinate the mobilization of law enforcement and other support resources within a region;
(b) Be primarily responsible for the coordination of resources in conjunction with the regional law enforcement mobilization committees, in the case of incidents involving more than one region or when resources from more than one region must be mobilized; and
(c) Advise and consult with the chief regarding what resources are required in response to the emergency or disaster and in regard to when the mobilization should end.
[ 2003 c 405 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.974 - State law enforcement mobilization—Regions established—Regional law enforcement mobilization committees—Regional law enforcement mobilization plans.

RCW 43.43.974
State law enforcement mobilization—Regions established—Regional law enforcement mobilization committees—Regional law enforcement mobilization plans.
(1) Regions within the state are initially established as follows and may be adjusted as necessary by the state law enforcement policy board, but should remain consistent with the Washington state fire defense regions:
(a) Central region - Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pacific, and Lewis counties;
(b) Lower Columbia region - Kittitas, Yakima, and Klickitat counties;
(c) Mid-Columbia region - Chelan, Douglas, and Grant counties;
(d) Northeast region - Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Adams, and Lincoln counties;
(e) Northwest region - Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan, and Island counties;
(f) Olympic region - Clallam and Jefferson counties;
(g) South Puget Sound region - Kitsap, Mason, King, and Pierce counties;
(h) Southeast region - Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Whitman, Garfield, and Asotin counties;
(i) Southwest region - Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania counties.
(2) Within each of the regions there is created a regional law enforcement mobilization committee. The committees shall consist of the sheriff of each county in the region, the district commander of the Washington state patrol from the region, a number of police chiefs within the region equivalent to the number of counties within the region plus one, and the director of the counties' emergency management office. The police chief members of each regional committee must include the chiefs of police of each city of ninety-five thousand or more population, and the number of members of the committee shall be increased if necessary to accommodate such chiefs. Members of each regional mobilization committee shall select a chair, who shall have authority to implement the regional plan, and a secretary as officers. Members serving on the regional mobilization committees shall not be eligible for reimbursement for meeting-related expenses from the state.
(3) The regional mobilization committees shall work with the relevant local government entities to facilitate development of intergovernmental agreements if any such agreements are required to implement a regional law enforcement mobilization plan.
(4) Regional mobilization committees shall develop regional law enforcement mobilization plans that include provisions for organized law enforcement agencies to respond across municipal, county, or regional boundaries. Each regional mobilization plan shall be consistent with the incident command system, the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan, and regional response plans adopted prior to July 27, 2003.
(5) Each regional plan adopted under subsection (4) of this section shall be approved by the state law enforcement mobilization policy board before implementation.
[ 2003 c 405 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.43 - Washington State Patrol. › 43.43.975 - State law enforcement mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures—Eligibility of nonhost law enforcement authority for reimbursement.

RCW 43.43.975
State law enforcement mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures—Eligibility of nonhost law enforcement authority for reimbursement.
The state patrol in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and the office of financial management shall develop procedures to facilitate reimbursement to jurisdictions from funds appropriated specifically for this purpose when jurisdictions are mobilized under the Washington state law enforcement mobilization plan.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to limit the eligibility of any nonhost law enforcement authority for reimbursement of expenses incurred in providing law enforcement resources for mobilization.
[ 2003 c 405 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.44 - State Fire Protection. › 43.44.010 - Examination of premises.

RCW 43.44.010
Examination of premises.
(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority at all times of day and night, in the performance of duties imposed by this chapter, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where any fire has occurred and other buildings and premises adjoining or near thereto.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority at any reasonable hour to enter into any public building or premises or any building or premises used for public purposes to inspect for fire hazards.
[ 1995 c 369 § 25; 1986 c 266 § 67; 1985 c 470 § 17; 1947 c 79 § .33.03; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.03. Formerly RCW 48.48.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Severability—1985 c 470: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1985 c 470 § 38.]
Effective date—1985 c 470: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1986." [ 1985 c 470 § 40.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.44 - State Fire Protection. › 43.44.020 - Standards of safety.

RCW 43.44.020
Standards of safety.
(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority to enter upon all premises and into all buildings except private dwellings for the purpose of inspection to ascertain if any fire hazard exists, and to require conformance with minimum standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic as to use of premises, and may adopt by reference nationally recognized standards applicable to local conditions.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, may, upon request by the chief fire official or the local governing body or of taxpayers of such area, assist in the enforcement of any such code.
[ 1995 c 369 § 26; 1986 c 266 § 68; 1985 c 470 § 18; 1947 c 79 § .33.04; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.04. Formerly RCW 48.48.040.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 470: See notes following RCW 43.44.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.44 - State Fire Protection. › 43.44.030 - Schools—Compliance with standards for fire prevention and safety—Plan reviews and construction inspections.

RCW 43.44.030
Schools—Compliance with standards for fire prevention and safety—Plan reviews and construction inspections.
The director of fire protection shall make or cause to be made plan reviews and construction inspections for all E-1 occupancies as may be necessary to insure compliance with the state building code and standards for schools adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW. Nothing in this section prohibits the director of fire protection from delegating construction inspection authority to any local jurisdiction.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 49; 1991 c 170 § 2; 1986 c 266 § 69; 1985 c 470 § 19; 1981 c 198 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 70 § 1. Formerly RCW 48.48.045.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 470: See notes following RCW 43.44.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.44 - State Fire Protection. › 43.44.040 - Removal of fire hazards—Appeal of order—Penalty.

RCW 43.44.040
Removal of fire hazards—Appeal of order—Penalty.
(1) If the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, finds in any building or premises subject to their inspection under this chapter, any combustible material or flammable conditions or fire hazards dangerous to the safety of the building, premises, or to the public, he or she shall by written order require such condition to be remedied, and such order shall forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupant of the building or premises.
(2) An owner or occupant aggrieved by any such order made by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her deputy, may appeal such order pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. If the order is confirmed, the order shall remain in force and be complied with by the owner or occupant.
(3) Any owner or occupant failing to comply with any such order not appealed from or with any order so confirmed shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each day such failure exists.
[ 1995 c 369 § 27; 1986 c 266 § 70; 1985 c 470 § 20; 1947 c 79 § .33.05; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.05. Formerly RCW 48.48.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 470: See notes following RCW 43.44.010.