(1) The Snohomish County fire marshal and members of the fire marshal’s office with the required training and certification may be designated by the fire marshal as a limited authority Washington peace officer as defined in chapter 10.93 RCW, with the authority to detect and investigate arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief as defined in chapter 9A.48 RCW, and any crimes related directly thereto.

(2) The Snohomish County sheriff may be petitioned to commission the Snohomish County fire marshal and members of the office of the fire marshal recommended by the fire marshal as specially commissioned Washington peace officers, as defined in chapter 10.93 RCW, upon satisfaction of the training and other requirements prescribed or approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, for purposes of administering and enforcing the fire code and this chapter.

(3) The Snohomish County sheriff may assign such available deputy sheriffs as he or she deems necessary to assist the fire marshal in administering and enforcing the fire code. (Amended by Amended Ord. 14-059, Aug. 27, 2014, Eff date Sept. 13, 2014; Amended by Amended Ord. 17-058, Oct. 18, 2017, Eff date Nov. 9, 2017).