(2) The State Fire Marshal may appoint an individual, designated as assistant by ORS 476.060 (1), or any other individual to act as the assistant of the State Fire Marshal in the administration and enforcement of ORS 480.200 to 480.290 and 480.990 (6). [1971 c.518 §§21,23; 1987 c.158 §110; 1999 c.980 §11]