§ 20-22-1016 — Review of fire protection class code determinations by State Fire Marshal - Recommendations to Insurance Commissioner

(a) The State Fire Marshal, or his or her designee, may review fire protection standards filings filed by an advisory organization with the Insurance Commissioner if: (1) The filing is based on the effectiveness of fire protection services; and (2) Upon request of the commissioner or a person affected by a rate filing. (b) The State Fire Marshal shall review a fire protection class code determination by: (1) Reassessing the fire protection services of each area of the state under approved standards to determine whether or not the analysis of the area's fire protection services were graded accurately considering the area's concerns, characteristics, and equipment and support available for fire protection services; (2) Advising the commissioner if the fire protection class code determination is reasonable and appropriate; and (3) Recommending further review or action by the commissioner concerning the fire protection class code determination. (c) A recommendation by the State Fire Marshal is not binding on the commissioner. (d) The State Fire Marshal shall make its recommendations under this section to the commissioner within thirty (30) days after receipt of a request to review a fire protection standards filing. (e) The State Fire Marshal shall draw upon the experience and knowledge of different individuals in this state to make an informed recommendation to the commissioner.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.