(1) The fire safety committee is created for the exclusive purpose of finding whether an alternative identified under RCW 70A.405.030(2)(b) meets applicable fire safety standards.
(2) A majority vote of the members of the fire safety committee constitutes a finding that an alternative meets applicable fire safety standards.
(3) The fire safety committee consists of the following members:
(a) A representative from the department, who shall chair the fire safety committee, and serve as an ex officio nonvoting member.
(b) Five voting members, appointed by the governor, as follows:
(i) A representative of the office of the state fire marshal;
(ii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire chiefs;
(iii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire commissioners;
(iv) A representative of a recognized statewide council, affiliated with an international association representing the interests of firefighters; and
(v) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of volunteer firefighters.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1071; 2007 c 65 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.76.040.]