35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department of fire

35-9-130 and applicable rules of the department of fire prevention and electrical safety are adhered to on all low voltage or limited electrical work undertaken by the low voltage or limited electrical contractor in the state of Wyoming, and who is not the technician of record for, or employed by, any other low voltage or limited electrical contractor.

35-9-103. Divisions created; council and board created.

(a) There are created within the department:

(i) The division of fire prevention;

(ii) The division of electrical safety;

(iii) The council on fire prevention and electrical safety in buildings;

(iv) The electrical board.  (b) The council consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor for six (6) year terms which commence on April 1 following appointment. One (1) member shall be appointed to represent each of the following: counties or municipalities, fire fighters, the electrical board, an association of architects or an association of general contractors and the general public. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. When new appointments are made, the council shall select a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum consists of three (3) members. The council shall meet at least twice each year.

(c) The board consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor for six (6) year terms. At least one (1) member and no more than two (2) members shall be journeymen electricians, at least one (1) and no more than two (2) shall be master electricians, and at least one (1) and no more than two (2) shall be electrical contractors. No two (2) members shall be employed by the same entity and serve on the board. Any member who becomes employed by the same entity as another member during his term of office shall be ineligible to continue as a member of the board. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. When new appointments are made, the board shall select a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum consists of three (3) members. The board shall meet at least twice each year.

(d) The members of the council and board shall receive compensation, per diem and travel expenses in the same manner and amount as the state legislature while going to, attending or returning from meetings. The governor may remove any council or board member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.

35-9-104. State fire marshal; qualifications.

(a) After consultation with the council, the governor shall appoint a state fire marshal who shall be the director of the department and shall have theoretical knowledge and practical and managerial skill and experience which fits him for the position, as determined by the governor.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1987, ch. 185, § 2.

35-9-105. Division administrators; qualifications.  (a) After consultation with the council and the governor, the state fire marshal shall appoint:

(i) The chief deputy fire marshal, who is the administrator of the fire prevention division. His qualifications shall be the same as the state fire marshal;

(ii) The chief electrical inspector who is the administrator of the electrical safety division. He shall be a master electrician and an electrical inspector certified by the International Code Council or the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

(b) The chief deputy fire marshal and the chief electrical inspector shall devote full time to the duties of the office and shall be directly responsible to the state fire marshal.

Division 2. Fire Prevention and Fire Safety

35-9-106. Powers and duties of council.

(a) The council shall adopt rules and regulations to:

(i) Establish minimum fire standards not exceeding the standards prescribed by the International Fire Code, the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Existing Building Code and the International Fuel Gas Code for:

(A) All new building construction or remodeling under W.S. 35-9-108(a);

(B) The prevention of fire and the protection of life and property from fire and panic in all existing buildings;

(C) The safeguarding of life and property from hazards of fire and explosion arising from storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices.

(ii) Repealed by Laws 2003, Ch. 49, § 3.

(iii) Repealed By Laws 2010, Ch. 84, § 3.

(iv) Implement this section.

(b) The council shall have access to records of the divisions and may require written or oral information from any officer or employee of the department when conducting investigations pursuant to W.S. 35-9-108(p) and 35-9-117.

(c) Except as provided under W.S. 35-9-121(d),