The purposes of this chapter are to provide for statewide standards for optional local enforcement to safeguard life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion arising from the improper maintenance of life safety and fire prevention and protection materials, devices, systems and structures, and the unsafe storage, handling, and use of substances, materials and devices, including fireworks, explosives and blasting agents, wherever located.
1986, c. 429; 1988, c. 340; 2002, c. 856.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 9 - Statewide Fire Prevention Code Act
§ 27-96.1. Chapter inapplicable to certain uses of fireworks
§ 27-96.2. Exemptions generally
§ 27-97. Adoption of Fire Prevention Code
§ 27-97.1. Reports of stolen explosives
§ 27-97.2. Issuance of permit; background investigations
§ 27-98.1. Inspections of buildings, structures, properties and premises
§ 27-98.2. Issuance of warrant
§ 27-98.3. Duration of warrant
§ 27-98.4. Conduct of inspections, examinations, testing, or collection of samples
§ 27-100. Violation a misdemeanor