Washington Code 76.04.177 – Fire suppression equipment — Requirement to utilize private equipment
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Before constructing or purchasing any equipment listed in RCW 76.04.175(1) for wildfire suppression, the department shall compare the per use cost of the equipment to be purchased or constructed with the per use cost of utilizing private equipment. If utilizing private equipment is more effective and efficient, the department may not construct or purchase the equipment but shall utilize the equipment from the lowest responsive bidder.
[ 1995 c 113 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—1995 c 113: See note following RCW 76.04.175.
Terms Used In Washington Code 76.04.177
- Department: means the department of natural resources, or its authorized representatives, as defined in chapter 43. See Washington Code 76.04.005
- Suppression: means all activities involved in the containment and control of forest fires, including the patrolling thereof until such fires are extinguished or considered by the department to pose no further threat to life or property. See Washington Code 76.04.005