Duties of State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section

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The State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section shall have the responsibility to:

  1. (1) Provide sufficient training to the several deputy fire marshals in the State of Arkansas to enable them to better understand their duties and their authority and to motivate them to perform their duties in an effective and efficient manner;

  2. (2) Coordinate fire prevention efforts with other agencies and groups;

  3. (3) Develop and present public awareness programs in fire prevention and protection;

  4. (4) Develop and disseminate fire prevention information and material;

  5. (5) Enforce the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and periodically revise and update the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code;

  6. (6) Investigate fires of a suspicious nature in the state;

  7. (7) Do and perform such other functions as will promote an efficient and effective fire prevention and control program in the state;

  8. (8) Review fire protection class code determinations by an advisory organization and determine if the evaluation of fire protection services is reasonable and appropriate; and

  9. (9) Upon request, make recommendations to the Insurance Commissioner concerning filings made to the commissioner concerning fire protection standards.


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