Where no applicable standards or requirements are set forth in the fire code, or are contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by Snohomish County, compliance with applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or other nationally recognized fire safety standards, as approved, shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of the fire code. Nothing herein shall derogate from the authority of the fire marshal to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities or installations within the fire marshal’s jurisdiction or responsibility. (Added by Ord. 07-087, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 11-024, Aug. 3, 2011, Eff date Aug. 18, 2011; Amended by Amended Ord. 14-059, Aug. 27, 2014, Eff date Sept. 13, 2014).