Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 27. Fire Protection |
CHAPTER 3. Local Fire Marshals |
SECTION 27-30. Appointment of fire marshal |
SECTION 27-31. Investigation of fires and explosions |
SECTION 27-32. Summoning witnesses and taking evidence |
SECTION 27-32.1. Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion |
SECTION 27-32.2. Issuance of fire investigation warrant |
SECTION 27-33. Report of investigation |
SECTION 27-34. Duties and powers at fires |
SECTION 27-34.1. Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property |
SECTION 27-34.2. Power to arrest, to procure and serve warrants and to issue summons; limitation on authority |
SECTION 27-34.2.1. Police powers of fire marshals |
SECTION 27-34.3. Power to order immediate compliance with law, etc., or prohibit use of building or equipment |
SECTION 27-34.4. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction |
SECTION 27-35. Penalty for failure to discharge duty |
SECTION 27-36. Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals |
SECTION 27-37. Oath of fire marshal and assistants |
SECTION 27-37.1. Right of entry to investigate releases of hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substances |