Local Fire Marshals

  1. Law
  2. Code of Virginia
  3. Fire Protection
  4. Local Fire Marshals

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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