Code of Virginia
Title 27 - Fire Protection
Chapter 3 - Local Fire Marshals

§ 27-30. Appointment of fire marshal - An officer, who shall be called a "fire marshal," may...

§ 27-31. Investigation of fires and explosions - Such fire marshal shall make an investigation into the origin...

§ 27-32. Summoning witnesses and taking evidence - In making investigations pursuant to § 27-31, the fire marshal...

§ 27-32.1. Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion - If in making such an investigation, the fire marshal shall...

§ 27-32.2. Issuance of fire investigation warrant - A. If, in undertaking such an investigation, the fire marshal...

§ 27-33. Report of investigation - The fire marshal shall make report to the governing body...

§ 27-34. Duties and powers at fires - Whenever any fire occurs, it shall be the duty of...

§ 27-34.1. Power of fire marshal or fire chief to take property found at scene of fire or explosion; restitution of such property - The fire chief, fire marshal or his designated representative is...

§ 27-34.2. Power to arrest, to procure and serve warrants and to issue summons; limitation on authority - In addition to such other duties as may be prescribed...

§ 27-34.2:1. Police powers of fire marshals - In addition to such other duties as may be prescribed...

§ 27-34.3. Power to order immediate compliance with law, etc., or prohibit use of building or equipment - The local fire marshal shall, if authorized by the governing...

§ 27-34.4. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction - Inspection of buildings other than state-owned buildings under construction and...

§ 27-35. Penalty for failure to discharge duty - For his failure to discharge any duty required of him...

§ 27-36. Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals - The governing body of any county, city or town, or...

§ 27-37. Oath of fire marshal and assistants - The fire marshal and his assistants, before entering upon their...

§ 27-37.1. Right of entry to investigate releases of hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substances - A. The fire marshal shall have the right, if authorized...