§ 27-98.1. Inspections of buildings, structures, properties and premises
In order to carry out the purposes of the Code and any regulations or standards adopted in pursuance thereof, the local fire official, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, is authorized, with the consent of the owner, operator, or agent in charge to enter a building, structure, property or […]
§ 27-98.2. Issuance of warrant
Search warrants for inspections or reinspection of buildings, structures, property, or premises subject to inspections pursuant to the Code, to determine compliance with regulations or standards set forth in the Code, shall be based upon a demonstration of probable cause and supported by affidavit. Such inspection warrants may be issued by any judge or magistrate […]
§ 27-96. Statewide standards
The purposes of this chapter are to provide for statewide standards for optional local enforcement to safeguard life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion arising from the improper maintenance of life safety and fire prevention and protection materials, devices, systems and structures, and the unsafe storage, handling, and use of substances, materials […]
§ 27-96.1. Chapter inapplicable to certain uses of fireworks
Unless prohibited by a local ordinance, the provisions of this chapter pertaining to fireworks shall not apply to the sale of or to any person using, igniting or exploding permissible fireworks on private property with the consent of the owner of such property. 2002, c. 856.
§ 27-96.2. Exemptions generally
The provisions of this chapter concerning fireworks shall have no application to any officer or member of the armed forces of this Commonwealth, or of the United States, while acting within the scope of his authority and duties as such, nor to any offer of sale or sale of fireworks to any authorized agent of […]
§ 27-97. Adoption of Fire Prevention Code
The Board of Housing and Community Development is hereby empowered to adopt and promulgate a Statewide Fire Prevention Code which shall be cooperatively developed with the Fire Services Board pursuant to procedures agreed to by the two Boards. The Fire Prevention Code shall prescribe regulations to be complied with for the protection of life and […]
§ 27-94. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the “Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Act.” 1986, c. 429.
§ 27-95. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise, the following words or terms shall have the meaning herein ascribed to them: “Board” means the Board of Housing and Community Development. “Code provisions” means the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code as adopted and promulgated by the Board, and the amendments […]
§ 27-85.5. Disclosure of information
A. Any authorized agency may, in writing, require an insurance company to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed material by the requesting agency in the insurance company’s possession relating to the fire loss in question. Relevant information may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Pertinent insurance […]
§ 27-85.6. Evidence
Any authorized agency and insurance company described in § 27-85.4 or § 27-85.5 who receives any information furnished pursuant to this article, shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding, except release in accordance with subsection C of § 27-85.5. 1979, c. […]