The proposed bill would amend current statutes by allowing cities or towns that have adopted their own nationally recognized fire codes to request the Office of the State Fire Marshal to enter into intergovernmental agreements with counties for the enforcement of these codes on county-owned buildings. This request can be made if certain conditions are met, including the enforcement of the state fire code being unduly burdensome for the city or town or the county, and if the city's or town's fire code is not substantially less stringent than the state fire code. The bill also specifies that the Assistant Director of the Office must act on such requests within 30 days, with automatic approval if no action is taken.

Additionally, the bill establishes that cities or towns entering into these agreements will be solely responsible for the inspection and enforcement of the fire code in county-owned buildings within their jurisdiction. They are also required to provide the Office with records of occupancy certificates and fire code inspection reports. The legislation would be known as the "Fire Marshal Bill Burns Act" and would take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-1383, 37-1392, 37-1387, 41-1822
House Engrossed Version: 37-1392