NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire and Life Safety proposes to change to regulations on minimum building, fire, mechanical and fuel gas standards for building plan reviews on all commercial buildings, fire and life safety in assembly, educational, institutional residential type facilities such as apartments and hotels, and high impact facilities including fish processing plants, fire detection and suppression equipment, fireworks, fire departments, and processing oil and gas facilities to comply with State Statutes.

The Department of Public Safety proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 13 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with building code standards, fire code standards, mechanical code standards, fuel gas code standards, non-structural plan review and fees, stop work orders, fire protection system permits, firework permits, standards of organization and services of a fire department, and oil and gas hydrocarbon processing facilities, including the following:

1. 13 AAC 50.010 is proposed to be amended to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Building Code regarding Occupancy Classification, including variations of the code which are specific to this state.

    

2. 13 AAC 50.020 is proposed to be amended to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Building Code, including variations of the code which are specific to this state.
   1. Chapter 1, of the IBC is revised by deleting Sections 101.4.5, 101.4.6, 103, 104.4, 104.6, 104.8, 105.4, 107.5, 109.2, 109.4, 109.5, [AND]110 – 115 and [IS REVISED BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE"; IS REVISED BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE"; AND IS REVISED BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO THE "INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE";] references to the "International Existing Building Code (IEBC)”, “International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)”, “International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), “International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)”, “International Residential Code (IRC)”, and the “International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)”;

       

   2. Chapter 1, Section 101.2 (Scope) of the IBC, the last sentence of the paragraph is revised by adding “as governed by the provisions of AS 18.70.080. The use of fire walls to create buildings will not cause a building to be exempt from the plan review requirements of this code.”;

       

   3. Chapter 1, Section 101.2 (Scope) of the IBC, is revised by deleting the “Exception.”;

       

   4. Chapter 1, Section 104.2 (Applications and permits) of the IBC, is revised by deleting the words "and permits" from the heading, and the section is revised to read: "The building official shall receive applications and review construction documents for the on-site erection, alteration, demolition, and moving of buildings and structures and, at the agency's discretion, will inspect the premises to enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.Plans for construction occurring out of state or manufactured off site must be stamped by an Alaska State Licensed Design Professional in accordance with AS 08.48 to have a plan review completed before being placed on its foundation and all plan review deficiencies corrected prior to occupancy of the facility.";

       

   5. Chapter 1, Section 107.2.2 (Fire protection system shop drawings) of the IBC, is revised by adding the sentences “Shop drawings shall be stamped by an appropriate Alaska registered design professional or signed and dated by a Alaska fire systems permit holder. At least two sets of shop drawings shall be submitted. One set will be retained by the building official and one approved set stamped by the building official must be retained on site during the installation of the system.” [A COPY OF THE APPROVED STAMPED PLANS ARE TO BE RETAINED ON SITE."] at the end of the section;

       

   6. Chapter 2, Section 202 [(DEFINITIONS)] of the IBC, is revised by adding a definition to read: ["BUILDING EXISTING”, IS A BUILDING THAT] Existing Building (Existing Construction or Existing Structure). Any building or structure;

       

      1. for which the “start of construction” commenced before the effective date of the community’s first code, ordinance or stardard[WAS ERECTED] before December 5, 1956; or

          

      2. which received a legal building review (provide certificate of fire and life safety or plan review number)[WAS ERECTED BEFORE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 20109 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND COMPLIES WITH THE BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION]."

          

         Bed and Breakfast – a building constructed as a single family home which is the owner’s primary residence and contains more than six sleeping rooms, including all sleeping rooms located in cabins on the same property, will require a plan review and will be considered a commercial property.

          

         Noncompliant or Un-reviewed Existing Building - Any building or structure for which the "start of construction" commenced without a legal plan review after the effective date of the community's first code, ordinance or standard of December 5, 1956.

          

         Relocatable Mancamps - A mancamp that is disassembled and loaded on a trailer to relocate or a mancamp that is on a skid or wheels as a single unit and pulled by a vehicle without separating.

          

   7. Chapter 3, Section [305.2] (Day care) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new [EXCEPTION] section to read: "[EXCEPTION:]Section 305.2.4 Family Child Care Homes. Family child care homes occupied as their primary residence (Group R-3) operating between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. may accommodate a total of 12 children of any age without conforming to the requirements [OF THIS REGULATION (GROUP E OCCUPANCY)of this regulation (Group E Occupancy)] for Group E occupancy, except for fire extinguishers as required by Section 906, smoke [DETECTORS AND] alarms as [described in]required by Section 907.2.11.2 [907.2.10], carbon monoxide [DETECTORS AND] alarms [AS SPECIFIED IN] as required by Section 908 [422], means of egress requirements of Section 1003, [INCLUDING] and emergency escape and rescue openings, as required by Section 1029 [1026], in napping or sleeping rooms, and fire extinguisher requirements as described in the International Fire Code, including children related to the staff. All stories that are not at grade plane shall have access to two exits.”;

       

   8. Chapter 3, Section 310.5.1 (Care facilities within a dwelling) of the IBC, is revised to read: “Care facilities within a dwelling unit providing care for more than two but less than six will be considered a commercial business and will be regulated and plan reviewed as an R-3 occupancy under the IBC.”;

       

   9. Chapter 3, Section 310.5.1 (Care facilities within a dwelling) of the IBC, is revised to read: “Care facilities within a dwelling unit providing care for more than two but less than six will be considered a commercial business and will be regulated and plan reviewed as an R-3 occupancy under the IBC.”;

       

   10. Chapter 7, Section 706.6 of the IBC, is revised by adding: “Fire Walls for buildings constructed on pilings, the first floor is above ground, and the area below is completely open to the outside (not affected by skirting): A Fire wall may terminate at the first floor level if it complies with the following.
       1. The wall must terminate on a structural support, which extends completely the length of the wall.
       2. The structural support must rest upon and be completely supported by pilings.
       3. The rest of the fire wall complies with IBC Section 706.2.
       4. If there is concealed space between the structural supports which are directly supported by piles the concealed space shall have the same fire wall protection rating for the depth of the concealed space.
       5. Where the fire wall terminates at the structural support it must meet ”;

           

   11. Chapter 7, Section 706.6 of the IBC, is revised by adding section: “706.6.1.2 Modular Construction. The fire wall must be a completely rated assembly for each module. ”;
   12. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 of the IBC, is revised by deleting all of 903.2.8 (Group R) andreplacing with: 903.2.8 (Group R) An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group R occupancies as provided in this section.

       903.2.8.1 (Group R-1) An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-1 occupancy.

       Exceptions:

       1. Five or fewer rental cabins.
       2. Rental cabins without potable water.
       3. Health clinics with transient quarters may utilize an NFPA 13R sprinkler system throughout the building.
       4. Health clinics may utilize an NFPA 13D sprinkler system in the sleeping unit only, if the sleeping unit is separated from the building with a two hour fire barrier.
   13. Chapter 9, Section 903.5 (Testing and maintenance) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the Division of Fire and Life Safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.";

        

   14. Chapter 9, Section 903.5 (Testing and maintenance) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new section to read: “903.5.1 (Mancamp relocations) On each portable or relocatable camp move, a licensed or certified plumber can disconnect and reconnect the fire suppression system.The mancamp must be certified by an appropriate fire suppression permit holder to provide documentation that the system has been placed back in service and is ready for operation.Fire suppression system certification documentation is to be retained on site and available for review upon request.Annual requirements are still required by the code as referenced by 13 AAC 50.025.”;

        

   15. Chapter 9, Section 903.6 (Existing buildings) of the IBC, is revised by adding Section 903.6 to read: "903.6 Group E. An approved automatic fire extinguishing system must be installed in Group E occupancy in accordance with Section 903.2.3, as revised, whenever alterations, or additions are made to an existing structure containing a Group E occupancy.";

        

   16. Chapter 9, Section 904.1 (General) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new sentence at the end of the paragraph to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the Division of Fire and Life Safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.";

        

   17. Chapter 9, Section 904 of the IBC, is revised by adding Section 904.12 to read: “Water-mist fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed, maintained, periodically inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 750 and their listing.

        

   18. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the IBC, Exception 1 is revised by replacing 30 with 49.”;

        

   19. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 (Group E) of the IBC, Exceptions: is revised by adding 4. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems are not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or less.”;

        

   20. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.9 (Group R-2) of the IBC, revised by adding a new section to read: “907.2.9.4 (Remote Mancamps) Any mancamp that is located outside a fire department service area shall be equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with section 907.5 throughout buildings that are used for sleeping purposes.”

        

   21. Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3 (Interconnection) of the IBC, revised by adding a new paragraph to read: “If more than 12 smoke alarms are interconnected the interconnecting means must be supervised in accordance with NFPA 72.”

        

   22. Chapter 9, Section 909.18 (Acceptance tests) of the IBC, is revised by adding a new sentence to read: "A copy of the acceptance test certificate must be forwarded to the Division of Fire and Life Safety or the deferred authority having jurisdiction by the firm conducting the test within 30 days of the completion of the installation.";

        

   23. Chapter 10, Table 1018.1, (Corridor fire-resistance rating) of the IBC, is revised by adding footnote “d” [A NOTE] to read: "R[O] occupancies with an occupant load greater than 10 shall [BE PERMITTED TO] have [A] one-hour rated corridors when the R occupancies are allowed to not have [WITHOUT] a sprinkler system [WHEN THE CORRIDOR].;

       [1. SERVES ANY OCCUPANT LOAD GREATER THAN 10;]

       (1) [2.] serves less than four dwelling units or less than 16 [OR MORE] sleeping [sleep] rooms;

                   and

       (2) [3.] is less than three stories in height.”

        

   24. Chapter 10, Section 1029.1, (General) of the IBC, is revised by changing the first sentence to read: “In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R and I-1 occupancies.”

        

   25. Chapter 10, Section 1029.1, (General) of the IBC, is revised by deleting exceptions 1 and 3 [2, 4, AND 7].;

        

   26. Chapter 11, Section 1101.1 (Scope) of the IBC, is revised by deleting the first sentence and adding sentences at the end of the section to read: "Compliance review by the [d]Division of [f]Fire and [l]Life [s]Safety is limited to the review of the accessible route, means of egress requirements of the code, and at least one accessible toilet room along the accessible route. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other provisions within this code for accessibility of persons with [PHYSICAL] disabilities is the exclusive responsibility of the owner of the structure or design professional of record. An advisory plan review may be obtained regarding the design for accessibility of a structure from the Office of the State ADA Coordinators, Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Program,[OFFICE OF THE STATE COORDINATOR] for, Americans with Disabilities Act at 10^th Floor, State Office Building, P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, 99811-201 [99801], telephone (907) 465-6929, http://doa.alaska.gov/ada/";

        

   27. Chapter 16, Section 1601 (General) of the IBC, is revised by adding a second paragraph to read: "This chapter is adopted as design criteria for the structural safety of buildings constructed under this code. Review for conformance with this criterion is not performed by the Division of Fire and Life Safety. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter, other provisions in this code for structural design, the Alaska Administrative Order No. 175, local government flood reduction ordinances, and federal oversight and authority through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under CFR 44, Parts 59 – 60 is the exclusive responsibility of the building owner or design professional of record. Information regarding the National Flood Insurance Program, including regulatory requirements, is available through the State of Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs, at http://commerce.alaska.gov/dnn/dcra/PlanningLandManagement/FloodplainManagement.aspx. Information on approaches and grants for mitigating natural hazards in construction, including seismic hazards, are available through the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at http://www.ready.alaska.gov.";

        

   28. (--) Chapter 27, Section 2701 of the IBC, 2701.1 (Scope) add after the last sentence to read: “Electrical weatherheads should be installed on the gable ends when a metal roof is installed.”;

        

   29. Chapter 34, Section 3411.1 (Scope) of the IBC, is revised by adding a sentence at the end of the first paragraph to read: "This Section 3411 is adopted as guidance for accessibility for the owner and their design professionals.";

        

   30. [L]N 105.1 Fire walls, fire-resistance rated exterior walls, fire barrier walls, and horizontal assembly continuity. When a fire wall is used to qualify under Section 706 of the IBC, the wall must comply with that section. If the fire wall, fire-resistance rated exterior walls, or fire barrier wall does not extend to the ground, the structural supports for the wall must rest upon, and be completely supported by the pilings. If a horizontal assembly is not supported by the ground, it must rest upon and be completely supported by the pilings.

        

   31. [L] N 105.2.1 Tank venting and relief requirements for tanks and pressure vessels storing class I [1]B or I [1]C, class II, and class III liquids described in Sections 5704.2.7.3.6 [3403.2.7.3.6] and 5704.2.7.4 [3404.2.7.4] of the IFC (2012 [2009] Edition) may be satisfied by the use of properly sized open vents without flame arrestors. When open vents are utilized they shall be configured to minimize the accumulation of snow and ice. This relief shall only apply to installation in cold climate locations. Cold climate locations are defined in this case as locations with an American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 99% design heating design temperature (dry bulb) of less than -25 deg. F. These figures shall be based on the values published by the ASHRAE.

        

3. 13 AAC 50.023 is proposed to be amended to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including variations of the code which are specific to this state.

    

   1. The IMC is revised by deleting all the references, with the exception of chapters 6 and 7 of [TO] the "International Fuel Gas Code" and all references in the "International Plumbing Code" and replacing them with "Plumbing Code as adopted by 8 AAC 63.010, as amended as of February 23, 2011and as amended from time to time.

       

   2. Chapter 1, of the IMC is revised by deleting Sections 103, 104, [AND] 106 – 110 and [IS REVISED BY DELETING THE WORDS “IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE”] references to the International Existing Building Code “IEBC”, International Energy Conservation Code “IECC”, and International Residential Code “IRC”,;

       

   3. Chapter 3, Section 304.9 (Clearances to combustibles construction) of the IMC, is revised to read: "Clearances to combustible construction. Heat-producing equipment and appliances must be installed to maintain the required clearances to combustible construction as specified in the listing and manufacturer's instructions. These clearances may be reduced only in accordance with Section 308 of the IMC. Certain unlisted, heat-producing equipment shall be allowed if the equipment is installed in a manner so as to maintain the clearances to combustible construction specified in Table 308.6 [304.7] “Clearance Reduction Methods”, of this Code. Clearances to combustibles must include considerations as door swing, drawer pull, overhead projections or shelving and window swing, shutters, coverings, and drapes. Devices such as doorstops or limits, closers, drapery ties, or guards, may not be used to provide the required clearances.";

       

   4. Chapter 4, Section 403.3 (Outdoor airflow rate) [(VENTILATION RATE)] of the IMC, the first sentence is revised to read: "Ventilation systems must be designed to have the capacity to supply the minimum outdoor airflow rate required in Table 403.3 “Minimum Ventilation Rates” based on the occupancy of the space and the occupant load or other parameter as stated herein, or in accordance with the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62 (2010 Edition) as adopted by reference.";

       

4. 13 AAC 50.024 is proposed to be amended to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including variations of the code which are specific to this state.

    

   1. The International Fuel Gas Code 2012 [2009] Edition (IFGC), Chapters 6 and 7 are adopted by reference to regulate the installation of fuel gas utilization equipment, gaseous hydrogen systems and related accessories. Additionally the IFGC is changed by deleting all references to the "ICC Electrical Code or NFPA 70" and replacing them with “Electrical Code as adopted by 8 AAC 70.025, as amended as of October 16, 2012 and as amended from time to time."

       

   2. Chapter 1, of the IFGC is revised by deleting references to the International Energy Conservation Code “IECC” and International Residential Code “IRC”.;

       

5. 13 AAC 50.025 is proposed to be amended to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code due to reorganization of the chapters, including variations of the code which are specific to this state.

    

6. 13 AAC 50.027 is proposed to be amended valuation schedule to 2012 International Building Code.

    

7. 13 AAC 50.030 is proposed to be amended to clarify monthly fire extinguisher inspections.

    

   1. each applicant for a Class III fire extinguisher permit must pass the International Code Council/National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors FK Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician test;

       

   2. (6) documentation for monthly inspections will consist of the person’s signature on the extinguisher inspection tag or appropriately documented in accordance with electronic monitoring and inspection methods as adopted by NFPA 10 (2010 edition. It [it] is the responsibility of the employer to provide training and documentation to enable the employer's personnel to conduct monthly [Class I] inspection and non-invasive maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.

       

8. 13 AAC 50.035 is proposed to be amended to clarify Class IV fire system permitting.

    

   1. (ii) have passed the examination for NICET special hazard elements 52001, 52002, 53002, 53004, 53005, and 54013 or the equivalent, or the International Code Council/National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors FK Pre-engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Technician Certification test; [DIVISION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION HOOD TEST;]

       

9. 13 AAC 50.060 is proposed to be amended to clarify third party listing requirements.

    

   1. (g) No person, as defined in AS 01.10.060 , may install, sell, or offer for sale any fire-retardant paints or solutions, foam plastics, thermal barriers, or similar building products, purported to be fire resistant or for fire protective purposes unless the products have been listed [APPROVED] by a national recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) [RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL].

       

10. 13 AAC 50.070 is proposed to be amended to capitalize spelling on division of fire and life safety.

     

    1. Division of [f]Fire and [l]Life [s]Safety

        

11. 13 AAC 52.020 is proposed to be amended to clarify fire reporting requirements for fire departments.

     

    1. (a) Every fire or other related incident must be reported to the state fire marshal. Incident reports must be submitted within the first 10 days of the month following the month in which the incident occurred. Incident reports must be submitted by the fire chief, investigating officer, or the fire chief's or investigating officer's designee, and be National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 compatible. The [d]Division of [f]Fire and [l]Life [s]Safety shall provide each reporting fire department an annual summary of fire-related incidents reported under this section. The marshal's report shall be provided by September[July] 1 of each year. The state fire marshal mandates the following reporting modules or fields, or both:

        

       (1) those modules currently required by United States Fire Administration (USFA) NFIRS 5.0 standard with the addition of the following fields:

        

12. 13 AAC 52.030 is proposed to be amended to clarify standards of organization and services of a fire department and to clarify Chiefs means Fire Chiefs.

     

    1. (a) The [d]Division of [f]Fire and [l]Life [s]Safety will register the following fire departments that meet the requirements of (b) and (c) of this section:

        

    2. (b) The Division of Fire and Life Safety requires a copy of the following documentation indicating legal authority requirements for the following fire department areas:

        

       (1) fire department that is a unified home rule municipality, home rule borough, first class borough or second class borough requires an ordinance from the municipality or borough;

        

       (2) fire department that is in an organized borough or municipality and in an unincorporated area but have contracted with the borough or municipality requires a contract between the borough and corporation and fire department bi-laws; 

        

       (3) fire department that is in an organized borough and in a home rule city, first class city or second class city requires an ordinance, resolution or constitution from the city and fire department bi-laws;

        

       (4) fire department that is in an unorganized borough and in a home rule city, first class city or second class city requires an ordinance, resolution or constitution from the city and fire department bi-laws;

        

       (5) fire department that is in an organized borough and is in an unincorporated area requires an ordinance, resolution or constitution from the borough and the fire department bi-laws;

        

       (6) fire department that is in an unorganized borough and is in an unincorporated area requires an  resolution, constitution, or a certificate of incorporation from State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing and fire department bi-laws;

        

       (7) airport fire department or airport fire response service requires a copy of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration airport operating certificate;

        

       (8) industrial fire department or industrial fire brigade requires a fire department or fire brigade organizational statement that includes the emergency procedures:

        

    3. (2) provide for the appointment of fire chief [CHIEFS] of the department;

        

    4. (7) every 5 years, the fire department must submit its legal authority documentation and response areas/boundaries that meet the requirements (b) and (c) of this section.

        

       (f) With respect to each fire department, the state fire marshal may, in his or her discretion, register a fire department that does not fall into the categories being stated in (a) (1) – (7) of the above section.

        

       (g) If a fire department lapses on registration status over 3 years, they must re-submit, to the state fire marshal the requirements (b) and (c) of this section. 

        

13. 13 AAC 55.150 is proposed to be amended by updating definitions.

1. (Group R-2) An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-2 occupancy.

    

   Exceptions:

   1. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and contain four or fewer dwelling units.
   2. Buildings that are no more than two stories in height, including basements and contain 16 or fewer sleeping rooms.

      For the purpose of this section, fire walls may be used to create up to three separate attached buildings. Any additional buildings must be physically separated in accordance with Table 602.

      903.2.8.3 (Group  R-4) An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that contain an R-4 occupancy. ”;

       

1. (20) "I.B.C." means the International Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., 2012 [2003] edition;

    

2. (21) "I.F.C." means the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council Inc., 2012 [2003] edition;

    

3. (22) "I.F.G.C." means the International Fuel Gas Code published by the International Code Council Inc., 2012 [2003] edition;

    

4. (23) "I.M.C." means the International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council Inc., 2012 [2003] edition;

    

5. (B) the fire chief of a registered fire department or an employee of the fire department designated by the fire chief to be a fire code official for that jurisdiction; or

(C) in a municipality to which the fire marshal has deferred authority under 13 AAC 50.075;

(i) the head building official or an employee of the building department designated by the head building official to be a fire code official for that jurisdiction;

(ii) the fire chief or an employee of the fire department designated by the fire chief to be a fire code official for that jurisdiction;

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Division of Fire and Life Safety Lloyd Nakano at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Additionally, the Division of Fire and Life Safety will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 338-4375 and by electronic mail at Lloyd.nakano@alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2016.

You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to Lloyd Nakano at Lloyd.nakano@alaska.gov and 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The Division of Fire and Life Safety will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Lloyd Nakano at Lloyd.nakano@alaska.gov and (907) 269-5491 not later than July 1, 2016, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.

A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Lloyd Nakano at Lloyd.nakano@alaska.gov and (907) 269-5491.

A copy of material proposed for adoption by reference is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System or though http://dps.alaska.gov/Fire/regulations.aspx. A copy of material proposed for adoption by reference may be viewed at the agency's office at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK.

After the public comment period ends, the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire and Life Safety will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

Statutory authority: AS 18.70.010; AS 18.70.030; AS 18.70.080; AS 28.05.011; AS 44.17.030

Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 18.70.010; AS 18.70.080; AS 18.70.085; AS 18.70.090; AS 18.70.095; AS 44.17.030

Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

Date:    5/13/2016