§ 23-28.2-9. Nonsalaried assistant deputy state fire marshals.
(a) The fire marshal may appoint as many nonsalaried assistant deputy state fire marshals as he or she may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of chapters 28.1 — 28.39 of this title; the assistant deputy fire marshals shall serve at the pleasure of the state fire marshal. Provided, further, that no person shall be appointed as an assistant deputy state fire marshal unless such person, at the time of the appointment, is a current employee of the state fire marshal’s office, and/or is an active member of a fire district, and/or is an active or retired member of a fire department, and/or is an active or retired member of a police department currently serving or having served within this state.
(b) The chief of the fire department of the several cities, towns, and fire districts may be an assistant deputy fire marshal subject to the approval of the state fire marshal, and may continue to serve as an assistant deputy fire marshal as long as he or she is fire chief.
(c) Standardized fire code interpretation through certification of assistant deputy state fire marshals. No individual may serve as an assistant deputy fire marshal without first satisfying minimum qualifications as determined through regulation by the state fire marshal. Such qualifications shall include meeting the NFPA standard for professional qualifications for fire inspector, or such other comparable national standard as determined by the state fire marshal.
History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 216, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.2-8; P.L. 1973, ch. 176, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.2-6; P.L. 1975, ch. 165, § 7; P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 1C; P.L. 1978, ch. 281, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 3; P.L. 2010, ch. 80, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 83, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-28.2 - Office of State Fire Marshal
Section 23-28.2-1. - Establishment of office of the state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-2. - Qualifications of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-3. - Removal of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-4. - Duties and responsibilities of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-5. - Bomb disposal unit.
Section 23-28.2-6. - Additional powers and duties of fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-7. - Office of state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-8. - Clerical assistance and office supplies.
Section 23-28.2-9. - Nonsalaried assistant deputy state fire marshals.
Section 23-28.2-10. - Reports of fires.
Section 23-28.2-11. - Investigation of fires and attempted fires.
Section 23-28.2-12. - Witnesses in investigations.
Section 23-28.2-13. - Reports of investigations.
Section 23-28.2-14. - Enforcement.
Section 23-28.2-15. - Assistance by attorney general — Prosecution of violations.
Section 23-28.2-16. - Fire records kept by the state fire marshal.
Section 23-28.2-17. - Relief from responsibility.
Section 23-28.2-18. - Administrative procedures.
Section 23-28.2-19. - Municipal cooperation.
Section 23-28.2-20. - Right of entry.
Section 23-28.2-20.1. - Notices of violation.
Section 23-28.2-21. - National Fire Code.
Section 23-28.2-22. - Fire education and training unit.
Section 23-28.2-23. - Fire education and training coordinating board.
Section 23-28.2-24. - Burn injury reporting law.
Section 23-28.2-25. - Repealed.
Section 23-28.2-26. - Plan review fees.
Section 23-28.2-27. - Inspection fees.
Section 23-28.2-28. - Rhode Island state firefighter’s league grant account.
Section 23-28.2-29. - Fire academy training fees restricted receipt account.