Alaska Administrative Code Title 13 - Public Safety
Here’s an overview of Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) Title 13: Public Safety:
📚 Structure & Scope
According to the Alaska Administrative Code, Title 13 covers regulations related to public safety under the Department of Public Safety. It’s organized into nine distinct parts encompassing a wide range of functions (law.cornell.edu):
Part 1 – Division of Alaska State Troopers (Chapters 02–40)
Part 2 – Fire Prevention (Chapters 50–55)
Part 3 – Office of the Commissioner (Chapters 60–69)
Part 4 – Division of Motor Vehicles (Chapters 70–75)
Part 5 – Violent Crimes Compensation Board (Chapter 80)
Part 6 – Alaska Police Standards Council (Chapters 85–89)
Part 7 – Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (Chapters 90–95)
Part 8 – Village Public Safety Officer Program (Chapter 96)
Part 9 – Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Chapter 104) (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Highlighted Parts
1. Division of Alaska State Troopers (Part 1)
Covers policies ranging from traffic enforcement to investigative procedures. It establishes powers, duties, and organizational structure.
2. Fire Prevention (Part 2, Chapters 50–55)
Adopts and amends the 2021 International Building, Fire, Fuel Gas, and Mechanical Codes. Became effective October 28, 2022 (dps.alaska.gov). Chapter 55 outlines general provisions, definitions, permits, and authority for inspections and orders (law.cornell.edu).
3. Motor Vehicles (Part 4)
Regulates licensing, vehicle operation, and safety standards—administered through the DMV.
4. Police Training & Certification (Part 6, Chapter 85)
The Alaska Police Standards Council sets minimum training criteria and certification processes for law enforcement personnel, updated through February 24, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
5. Village Public Safety Officer Program (Part 8, Chapter 96)
Establishes a program to deploy trained safety officers in rural and native villages. Latest revisions filed January 5, 2024 and effective February 4, 2024 (aws.state.ak.us).
📝 Effective Dates & Updates
2021 International Code adoption (Ch. 50–55) took effect October 28, 2022 (dps.alaska.gov).
Village Public Safety Officer rules updated early 2024 (aws.state.ak.us).
Police Standards (Ch. 85) is current as of Register 78 (Feb 2025) (regulations.justia.com).
✅ How to Access/Use Title 13
Browsing the full text: Available interactively on akleg.gov (akleg.gov).
Supplemental notices: Regulated via the Alaska Online Public Notices page, with filings and notices sorted by chapter (aws.state.ak.us).
🌟 In Summary
Title 13’s provisions span enforcement (troopers), fire and building safety, vehicle regulation, officer training and standards, rural public safety roles, and alcohol control. Updates continue periodically—especially for fire codes, training standards, and specialized programs like village safety officers.
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