(1) The fire safety committee is created for the exclusive purpose of finding whether an alternative identified under RCW 70.76.030(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.

[2007 c 65 § 5.]