1. The State Fire Marshal shall:
(a) Maintain a prioritized schedule to inspect or cause to be inspected all state buildings to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of all laws or regulations adopted by the State to protect employees, the general public and property against fire.
(b) Order any changes that the State Fire Marshal may deem necessary to comply with any laws or regulations adopted by the State to protect employees, the general public and property against fire.
(c) Provide inspection forms and maintain records of inspections of state-owned or state-occupied buildings.
2. If the agency in charge of any state property fails to comply with the order of the State Fire Marshal for any structural change within 30 days after the receipt of such order, the State Fire Marshal shall report such failure to the State Public Works Board. The State Public Works Board shall thereupon take necessary steps to correct the situation as ordered.
3. The State Fire Marshal may contract with local authorities for the inspection of state-owned or state-occupied buildings.
4. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt regulations establishing the criteria for the prioritization of inspections of state buildings pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1097; A 1973, 910; 1979, 127; 2011, 2850)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 477 - State Fire Marshal
NRS 477.010 - State Fire Marshal Division: Establishment and composition.
NRS 477.013 - Appointment of State Fire Marshal, assistant, deputies and other employees.
NRS 477.014 - Appointment of special deputies; duties.
NRS 477.030 - Duties; powers; applicability of regulations in certain counties.
NRS 477.031 - Fees for services and regulatory activities: Adoption by regulation; deposit; use.
NRS 477.033 - License: Requirements; application; fee; hearing.
NRS 477.035 - Inspection of state buildings; duties of State Public Works Board; regulations.
NRS 477.037 - Library: Establishment; maintenance; materials; fees for use.
NRS 477.050 - Report to Governor; legislative recommendations.
NRS 477.071 - "Board" defined.
NRS 477.091 - "Governing body" defined.
NRS 477.097 - Duties of owners and operators of buildings equipped with smoke control systems.
NRS 477.099 - Duties of technicians who inspect smoke control systems.
NRS 477.100 - "Authority" defined.
NRS 477.110 - Limitations on local ordinances requiring changes.
NRS 477.120 - Exits, open stairways and vertical shafts.
NRS 477.140 - Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air.
NRS 477.160 - Buildings used for public assembly.
NRS 477.170 - Facilities for landing helicopters on top of buildings.
NRS 477.210 - Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Fund.
NRS 477.221 - "Apprentice fire performer" defined.
NRS 477.222 - "Fire performer" defined.
NRS 477.2235 - Renewal of certificate of registration; information required; grounds for denial.