Inspections of nursing homes by local authorities shall be consistent with the requirements of chapter 19.27 RCW, the state building code. Findings of a serious nature shall be coordinated with the department and the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, for determination of appropriate actions to ensure a safe environment for nursing home residents. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall have exclusive authority to determine appropriate corrective action under this section.
RCW 18.51.145
Building inspections—Authority of chief of the Washington state patrol.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 113 Wash. 2d 19 - Diversified Investment Partnership v. Department of Social & Health Services (1989)
Most recently applied in 113 Wash. 2d 19 - Diversified Investment Partnership v. Department of Social & Health Services (July 1989)
1995 c 369 s 7; 1986 c 266 s 84; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 s 45; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 s 16.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.