Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 43 State Government -- Executive - Section 43.44.010 Examination of premises

§ 43.44.010. Examination of premises

(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority at all times of day and night, in the performance of duties imposed by this chapter, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where any fire has occurred and other buildings and premises adjoining or near thereto.

(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority at any reasonable hour to enter into any public building or premises or any building or premises used for public purposes to inspect for fire hazards.

[1995 c 369 § 25; 1986 c 266 § 67; 1985 c 470 § 17; 1947 c 79 § .33.03; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.03. Formerly RCW 48.48.030.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.

     Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.

     Severability -- 1985 c 470: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1985 c 470 § 38.]

     Effective date -- 1985 c 470: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1986." [1985 c 470 § 40.]

Sections:  43.44.010  43.44.020  43.44.030  43.44.040  43.44.050  43.44.060  43.44.070  43.44.080  43.44.090  43.44.100  43.44.110  43.44.120  43.44.130  Next

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