The bill amends RCW 19.27.110 to clarify the responsibilities of county governments and fire protection entities regarding the administration and enforcement of the International Fire Code in unincorporated areas. It establishes that while each county government is responsible for enforcing the code, political subdivisions or municipal corporations providing fire protection can opt to take on this responsibility for their facilities. Additionally, fire protection districts or regional fire protection service authorities with annual revenues exceeding $10 million can assume these responsibilities with six months' notice to the county government. This includes conducting investigations, planning reviews, and building inspections.

Furthermore, the bill allows fire protection districts or regional fire protection service authorities that take on these responsibilities to impose fees to cover the costs associated with inspections and enforcement. It also mandates that if a fire protection district or regional authority assumes responsibility, they must offer equivalent positions to workers displaced from the county fire marshal's office due to the change in administration. This legislation aims to enhance the efficiency of fire code enforcement while ensuring job security for affected workers.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 19.27.110