HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1629

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Act is to authorize the state fire council to set minimum qualification standards for the testing and certification of the individuals, operators, and contractors who perform maintenance and testing of portable fire extinguishers, fire protection systems, and fire alarm systems.  The certifications would be recognized throughout the State and should be based on the current adopted state fire code and standards.  This Act also authorizes the state fire council to implement statewide fire and emergency responder understandings and agreements for the effective utilization of resources.

     SECTION 2.  Section 132-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  The state fire council may also:

     (1)  Appoint advisory committees comprised of representatives from each county fire department to assist in drafting the state fire code and coordinating statewide training, data collection, and contingency planning needs for firefighters; [and]

     (2)  Advise and assist the county fire departments where appropriate, may prescribe standard procedures and forms relating to inspections, investigations, and reporting of fires, may approve plans for cooperation among the county fire departments, and may advise the governor and the legislature with respect to fire prevention and protection, life safety, and any other functions or activities for which the various county fire departments are generally responsible[.];

     (3)  Establish statewide qualifications testing and certification for individuals that conduct maintenance testing of fire extinguishers, fire protection systems, and fire alarm systems.  Certification fees shall be determined by the county fire departments; and

     (4)  Coordinate and implement statewide fire and emergency responder understandings and agreements to promote the effective use of fire and life safety resources."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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BY REQUEST


 


 

Report Title:

State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection

 

Description:

Authorizes the state fire council to:  establish statewide qualifications testing and certification of individuals that conduct maintenance testing of fire extinguishers, fire protection systems, and fire alarm systems; and implement statewide fire and emergency responder understandings and agreements.

 

 

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