The State Fire Marshal shall require conformance with the fire prevention and protection standards based upon nationally recognized standards as may be prescribed by law or regulation for the prevention of fires and the protection of life and property. The Division of the State Fire Marshal shall have the authority to promulgate fire prevention and protection regulations based upon nationally recognized standards for the protection of life and property of the residents of the State from fire.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 37-82.1; 1963 (53) 557; 1979 Act No. 190 Section 6; 1986 Act No. 347, Section 4; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 346.