Sec. 2b.
(1) On request by resolution of a governing body of an organized fire department, the bureau may delegate to 1 or more individuals employed as full-time fire inspectors by the organized fire department and certified under subsection (2) the authority to enforce 1 or more of the fire safety rules promulgated under this act.
(2) The bureau shall promulgate rules as provided in this section establishing qualifications for certification of an individual described in subsection (1). The state fire marshal shall certify an individual who meets the qualifications established by the bureau. The delegation of authority under subsection (1) does not prohibit a city, village, or township from adopting fire safety ordinances or a city, village, township, or other governmental entity otherwise authorized from employing persons as fire inspectors.
(3) The authority delegated under subsection (1) may be delegated for not more than 2 years, but may be renewed under subsection (1) for subsequent 2-year periods. The authority shall be revoked by the bureau, if the bureau finds that the employee is not in compliance with subsection (1) or if the governing body of the employing city, village, or township, by resolution, requests the revocation.
(4) The board shall review all decisions of the bureau delegating or revoking authority under subsection (1) and may overrule a decision if it is made contrary to subsection (1).
History: Add. 1980, Act 247, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the fire marshal division programs relating to coordination of fire inspector training programs, including state certified fire inspector school and the biennial recertification of fire inspectors, from the department of state police to the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1997-2, compiled at MCL 29.451 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of certain authority, powers, functions, and responsibilities of the state fire marshal and the fire marshal division of the department of state police to the director of the department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.Admin Rule: R 28.101 et seq.; R 29.1 et seq.; R 29.501 et seq.; R 29.551 et seq.; R 29.601 et seq.; R 29.1101 et seq.; R 29.2201 et seq.; R 29.2301 et seq.; R 29.2501 et seq.; R 29.2801 et seq.; R 29.3101 et seq.; and R 29.3801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 207 of 1941 - Fire Prevention Code (29.1 - 29.34)
Section 29.1c - Bureau of Fire Services; Duties; Powers.
Section 29.1d - State Fire Marshal; Duties.
Section 29.2 - Administration and Enforcement of Act.
Section 29.2a - Rules; Promulgation; Ad Hoc Committees.
Section 29.3 - Repealed. 1965, Act 200, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965.
Section 29.3a - Repealed. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978.
Section 29.3d - Installation of Manual Fire Alarm Box Required in Schools; Exception.
Section 29.3e - Rules Pertaining to Uniform Fire Safety Requirements.
Section 29.5 - Hazardous Materials or Other Substances.
Section 29.5b - Repealed. 1996, Act 152, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1996.
Section 29.5e - Finding of Noncompliance; Revoking or Denying Renewal of Certificate; Order.
Section 29.5f - Repealed. 1996, Act 152, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1996.
Section 29.5g - Fire, Explosion, Spill, Leak, Accident, or Related Occurrence; Notice of Details.
Section 29.5h - Bureau of Fire Services; Duties Generally.
Section 29.5k - Attended Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System.
Section 29.5l - Unattended Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System.
Section 29.7d - No Burning Restriction; Conditions; Notice to Public; "Consumer Fireworks" Defined.
Section 29.10 - Service of Orders.
Section 29.11 - Substantial Compliance With MCL 29.8 and 29.9.
Section 29.12 - Orders Presumed Valid and Reasonable; Prima Facie Evidence.
Section 29.15 - Other Persons as Parties Defendant; Service of Order to Show Cause.
Section 29.17 - Acquisition of Title by State Not to Exempt Property From Act.
Section 29.18 - Service of Order or Process; Return of Service.
Section 29.20, 29.21 - Repealed. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978.
Section 29.21a - Fire Extinguishers or Fire Extinguishing Devices.
Section 29.21b - Fire Extinguishers; Liquefied Compressed Gas, Toxicity.
Section 29.21c - Place of Public Assemblage; Inspection; Certificate Required.
Section 29.21e - Repealed. 1980, Act 247, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980.
Section 29.24 - Annual Report to Governor; Contents.
Section 29.25 - Repeal; Saving Clause.
Section 29.27 - Repealed. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006.
Section 29.34 - Repealed. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006.