Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal, upon presenting appropriate credentials, shall make annual inspections for hazards incident to fire in all (i) residential care facilities operated by any state agency, (ii) assisted living facilities licensed or subject to licensure pursuant to Chapter 18 (§ 63.2-1800 et seq.) of Title 63.2 that are not inspected by the local fire marshal, (iii) student residence facilities owned or operated by a public institution of higher education, and (iv) public schools that are not inspected by the local fire marshal. In the event that any such facility or residence is found to be nonconforming to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, the State Fire Marshal or local fire marshal may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of an injunction.
2007, cc. 647, 741.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 9.1 - Commonwealth Public Safety
Chapter 2 - Department of Fire Programs
§ 9.1-200. Department of Fire Programs
§ 9.1-201. Powers of Executive Director
§ 9.1-202. Virginia Fire Services Board; membership; terms; compensation
§ 9.1-203. Powers and duties of Virginia Fire Services Board; limitation
§ 9.1-203.1. Firefighter mental health awareness training
§ 9.1-204. Fire service training facilities; allocation of funds therefor
§ 9.1-205. Thermal Imaging Camera Grant Fund established
§ 9.1-207.1. Firefighting foam management
§ 9.1-207.2. Prohibition on use of certain oriented strand board