NRS 477.100 – “Authority” defined.
As used in NRS 477.100 to 477.170, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “authority” means: 1. The State Fire Marshal in a county other than one whose population is 100,000 or more or which has been converted into a consolidated municipality; 2. Unless the county has enacted an ordinance designating the persons who constitute the […]
NRS 477.110 – Limitations on local ordinances requiring changes.
After May 15, 1981, the governing body of a local government may not adopt an ordinance requiring changes to existing structures to enhance the safety of occupants from fire if the ordinance is: 1. Less stringent than this chapter; or 2. More stringent than this chapter unless the governing body has sought and obtained approval […]
NRS 477.120 – Exits, open stairways and vertical shafts.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the owner or operator of any building, except a single-family detached dwelling, shall: (a) Equip every exit corridor and other means of exit with emergency lighting of a type approved by the authority which permits the safe evacuation of the building. (b) Except as otherwise provided by […]
NRS 477.130 – Fire alarms.
The owner or operator of every hotel or motel of three stories or more which contains 20 or more guest rooms, apartment building or condominium of three stories or more with 15 or more dwelling units, or any office building of three stories or more shall equip the building with fire alarms in compliance with […]
NRS 477.050 – Report to Governor; legislative recommendations.
The State Fire Marshal shall before September 1 of each even-numbered year, for the biennium ending June 30 of such year, transmit to the Governor a full report of the proceedings of the State Fire Marshal and such statistics as the State Fire Marshal may wish to include therein. The State Fire Marshal shall also […]
NRS 477.071 – “Board” defined.
As used in NRS 477.071 to 477.090, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “Board” means the State Board of Fire Services created pursuant to NRS 477.073. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2640; A 2013, 2709)
NRS 477.073 – Creation; members; qualifications of members; terms of members; vacancies; officers; meetings; compensation of members; administrative support.
1. The State Board of Fire Services is hereby created. The Board consists of: (a) The State Fire Marshal, who is a nonvoting member; (b) The State Forester Firewarden, who is a voting member; and (c) The following nine voting members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) A licensed architect; (2) A chief, deputy […]
NRS 477.080 – Duties.
The Board shall: 1. Encourage the training and education of fire service personnel to improve the system of public safety in the State. 2. Adopt regulations establishing minimum standards for the approval of training and certification programs submitted by a fire department, fire district or any political subdivision or agency of the State or Federal […]
NRS 477.085 – Powers.
The Board may: 1. Adopt regulations which: (a) It determines are necessary for the operation of the Board. (b) Require that training programs which are approved by the Board and require special facilities be conducted at facilities approved by the Board. 2. Recommend to the Legislature any appropriate legislation concerning the training of fire service […]
NRS 477.035 – Inspection of state buildings; duties of State Public Works Board; regulations.
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 […]