Inspection of buildings other than state-owned buildings under construction and the review and approval of building plans for these structures for enforcement of the Uniform Statewide Building Code shall be the sole responsibility of the appropriate local building inspectors. Upon completion of such structures, responsibility for fire safety protection shall pass to the local fire marshal or official designated by the locality to enforce the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (§ 27-94 et seq.) in those localities which enforce the Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
1980, c. 498; 1989, c. 258.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Local Fire Marshals
§ 27-30. Appointment of fire marshal
§ 27-31. Investigation of fires and explosions
§ 27-32. Summoning witnesses and taking evidence
§ 27-32.1. Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion
§ 27-32.2. Issuance of fire investigation warrant
§ 27-33. Report of investigation
§ 27-34. Duties and powers at fires
§ 27-34.2:1. Police powers of fire marshals
§ 27-34.4. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction
§ 27-35. Penalty for failure to discharge duty
§ 27-36. Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals