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 city or town's assertion that enforcing the state-adopted fire code is unduly burdensome. The bill specifies that evidence of such burden can include the need for additional staff or training, or excessive review times by the Office.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Assistant Director of the Office must act on these requests within 30 days, with automatic approval if no action is taken. It also establishes that cities or towns entering into these agreements will be solely responsible for the inspection and enforcement of fire codes in county-owned buildings within their jurisdiction. Furthermore, cities or towns must 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
Chaptered Version: 37-1392