(a) The state fire marshal shall prescribe by rule a streamlined, state-level application, approval, permitting, inspection, and regulatory process for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of subsurface construction associated with a transit project located between the points designated for entry into and exit from the transit project. Rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) Rules promulgated pursuant to this section must establish:(1) Uniform building, engineering, construction, safety, inspection, permitting, ventilation, and related standards applicable to subsurface construction;(2) A consolidated state application and approval process that preempts conflicting or duplicative local permitting and inspection requirements for subsurface construction;(3) Defined timelines for review and approval of applications, submissions, appeals, and other administrative matters; and(4) Procedures for inspection and enforcement of applicable standards during construction, operation, and maintenance of a transit project.
(1) Uniform building, engineering, construction, safety, inspection, permitting, ventilation, and related standards applicable to subsurface construction;
(2) A consolidated state application and approval process that preempts conflicting or duplicative local permitting and inspection requirements for subsurface construction;
(3) Defined timelines for review and approval of applications, submissions, appeals, and other administrative matters; and
(4) Procedures for inspection and enforcement of applicable standards during construction, operation, and maintenance of a transit project.
(c) The state fire marshal shall coordinate with state departments and agencies having jurisdiction over components of a transit project to ensure comprehensive oversight of subsurface construction and to avoid unnecessary duplication or delay in the review process.
(d) The state fire marshal is not required to adopt new rules where existing building and safety codes or rules are sufficient to carry out the intent of this section.