Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3737 | Fire Marshal; Fire Safety
Section 3737.83 | Provisions to Be Included in State Fire Code.

Effective: September 29, 2013
Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly
The fire marshal shall, as part of the state fire code, adopt rules to:
(A) Establish minimum standards of performance for fire protection equipment and fire fighting equipment;
(B) Establish minimum standards of training, fix minimum qualifications, and require certificates for all persons who engage in the business for profit of installing, testing, repairing, or maintaining fire protection equipment;
(C) Provide for the issuance of certificates required under division (B) of this section and establish the fees to be charged for such certificates. A certificate shall be granted, renewed, or revoked according to rules the fire marshal shall adopt.
(D) Establish minimum standards of flammability for consumer goods in any case where the federal government or any department or agency thereof has established, or may from time to time establish standards of flammability for consumer goods. The standards established by the fire marshal shall be identical to the minimum federal standards.
In any case where the federal government or any department or agency thereof, establishes standards of flammability for consumer goods subsequent to the adoption of a flammability standard by the fire marshal, standards previously adopted by the fire marshal shall not continue in effect to the extent such standards are not identical to the minimum federal standards.
With respect to the adoption of minimum standards of flammability, this division shall supersede any authority granted a political subdivision by any other section of the Revised Code.
(E) Establish minimum standards pursuant to section 5104.05 of the Revised Code for fire prevention and fire safety in child day-care centers and in type A family day-care homes, as defined in section 5104.01 of the Revised Code.
(F) Establish minimum standards for fire prevention and safety in a residential facility licensed under section 5119.34 of the Revised Code that provides accommodations, supervision, and personal care services for three to sixteen unrelated adults. The fire marshal shall adopt the rules under this division in consultation with the director of mental health and addiction services and interested parties designated by the director of mental health and addiction services.
Last updated January 24, 2023 at 4:26 PM

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Ohio Revised Code

Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals

Chapter 3737 | Fire Marshal; Fire Safety

Section 3737.01 | Fire Marshal - Fire Safety Definitions.

Section 3737.02 | Fees - Federal Funding.

Section 3737.03 | Duties of State Fire Council.

Section 3737.14 | Right of Entry.

Section 3737.16 | Release Of, or Request For, Information Relating to Fire Loss by Insurance Company.

Section 3737.17 | Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program.

Section 3737.21 | Appointment, Qualifications of Fire Marshal - Vacancy.

Section 3737.22 | Fire Marshal - Powers and Duties.

Section 3737.221 | Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicles by Fire Marshal Employees.

Section 3737.23 | Record of All Fires.

Section 3737.24 | Investigation of Fire.

Section 3737.25 | Taking of Testimony on Oath.

Section 3737.26 | Arrest of Suspect.

Section 3737.27 | Power to Summon and Compel Attendance of Witnesses.

Section 3737.28 | Power to Administer Oaths - Refusal to Cooperate.

Section 3737.29 | Investigation May Be Private.

Section 3737.31 | Fire Marshal to Report to Superintendent of Insurance.

Section 3737.32 | Fire Marshal to Investigate Bombing.

Section 3737.33 | Ohio Fire Academy.

Section 3737.331 | Arson Seminar Programs.

Section 3737.34 | Fire Safety Inspector Certificate.

Section 3737.41 | Citation to Remedy Dangerous Condition.

Section 3737.42 | Issuing Citation or Notice of Violation.

Section 3737.43 | Notice of Penalty and Right to Appeal.

Section 3737.44 | Injunction - Temporary Restraining Order.

Section 3737.45 | Failure to Comply With Order.

Section 3737.46 | Actions Against Violators.

Section 3737.51 | Civil Penalty for Violations.

Section 3737.52 | Pfas Chemicals in Firefighting Foam.

Section 3737.61 | Posting Arson Laws.

Section 3737.62 | Negligent Spread of Fires.

Section 3737.63 | Discovery of Unfriendly Fire.

Section 3737.64 | Disclosing Purpose of Non-Official Inspection.

Section 3737.65 | Fire Protection Equipment - Prohibited Activities.

Section 3737.66 | Qualifications for Firefighter or Fire Official.

Section 3737.71 | Additional Tax on Fire Insurance Premiums.

Section 3737.72 | Fire Stations Required to Have Gas Masks.

Section 3737.73 | Prohibition Against Failure to Instruct Pupils in Fire Drills and Tornado Safety Precautions.

Section 3737.80 | Chief of Fire Department Responsible for Primary Coordination in Emergency Situation.

Section 3737.81 | State Fire Council.

Section 3737.82 | Adopting State Fire Code Rules.

Section 3737.83 | Provisions to Be Included in State Fire Code.

Section 3737.831 | Issuance of Permit for Temporary Structures.

Section 3737.832 | Fire and Safety Standards Relating to Shale Oil Processing Premises.

Section 3737.84 | Provisions Not to Be Included in State Fire Code.

Section 3737.841 | Fire Safety and Standards Definitions.

Section 3737.842 | Rules for Flammability Standards.

Section 3737.85 | Rules for Giving Notice or Serving Notice.

Section 3737.86 | Rule Adoption Procedure.

Section 3737.87 | Underground Storage Tank Definitions.

Section 3737.88 | Underground Storage Tank Program and Corrective Action Program for Releases.

Section 3737.881 | Certifying Underground Storage Tank Systems Installers.

Section 3737.882 | Confirming or Disproving Suspected Petroleum Release.

Section 3737.883 | Underground Storage Tank Revolving Loan Program.

Section 3737.884 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.

Section 3737.89 | Liability for Costs of Corrective or Enforcement Action.

Section 3737.90 | Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board.

Section 3737.91 | Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Fund.

Section 3737.92 | Purpose of Fund.

Section 3737.93 | Transferor of Title to Petroleum to Give Notice of Registration Requirements.

Section 3737.94 | Public Policy Governing Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board.

Section 3737.941 | Application of Other Bond Laws.

Section 3737.942 | Securing Revenue Bonds.

Section 3737.943 | Protection and Enforcement of Rights of Bondholder and Trustees.

Section 3737.944 | Bonds Not a Debt of State.

Section 3737.945 | Investments.

Section 3737.946 | Refunding Bonds.

Section 3737.947 | Bonds Are Lawful Investments.

Section 3737.948 | Purpose of Powers of Release Compensation Board.

Section 3737.95 | Purpose of Linked Deposit Program.

Section 3737.96 | Loan Applications.

Section 3737.97 | Accepting or Rejecting Loan Package.

Section 3737.98 | Lending Funds.

Section 3737.99 | Penalty.