Local Fire Marshals
This is Chapter 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Local Fire Marshals.” It is part of Title 27, titled “Fire Protection.” It’s comprised of the following 16 sections.
- § 27-30
- Appointment of fire marshal
- § 27-31
- Investigation of fires and explosions
- § 27-32
- Summoning witnesses and taking evidence
- § 27-32.1
- Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion
- § 27-32.2
- Issuance of fire investigation warrant
- § 27-33
- Report of investigation
- § 27-34
- Duties and powers at fires
- § 27-34.1
- Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property
- § 27-34.2
- Power to arrest, to procure and serve warrants and to issue summons; limitation on authority
- § 27-34.2:1
- Police powers of fire marshals
- § 27-34.3
- Power to order immediate compliance with law, etc., or prohibit use of building or equipment
- § 27-34.4
- Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction
- § 27-35
- Penalty for failure to discharge duty
- § 27-36
- Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals
- § 27-37
- Oath of fire marshal and assistants
- § 27-37.1
- Right of entry to investigate releases of hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substances