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Each applicable fire department in the state shall formulate a written plan to implement the requirements of NFPA 1500 not more than one hundred twenty days (120) after July 10, 1990 which shall be updated annually and a copy shall be given to the director of labor and training to be kept on file, and a copy shall be given to the bargaining agent representing employees within the fire department. A copy of each applicable fire department's NFPA 1500 implementation plan shall be forwarded by the department of labor and training to the NFPA 1500 Implementation Plan Review Committee, as established pursuant to § 23-28.4-5.1, within thirty (30) days after its receipt by the department of labor and training. The plan shall identify each specific requirement of NFPA 1500 for which the fire department currently complies and each specific requirement for which corrective action must be initiated for compliance. The plan shall include a timetable for corrective action. The written plan shall be made available for review by any fire department employee and/or employee representative. Compliance for each specific requirement of NFPA 1500 shall be accomplished not later than three (3) years after June 9, 1988.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-28.4-5. Implementation plan - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-28-4-5/
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