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 477.0325 – Required consultation before adoption of regulations concerning buildings or structures.
Before the State Fire Marshal may adopt any regulation concerning the construction, maintenance, operation or safety of a building, structure or other property in this State that is a state-owned building or facility, the State Fire Marshal shall consult with the Deputy Administrator of the Public Works – Compliance and Code Enforcement Section for the […]
NRS 477.033 – License: Requirements; application; fee; hearing.
1. A license, issued by the State Fire Marshal, is required for: (a) Maintenance, installation or sale of fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems or fire sprinkler systems. (b) Use of explosives in any commercial construction, but not in mining or the control of avalanches. (c) Commercial fireworks displays. 2. Applications for licenses must be made […]
NRS 476.210 – Duties of bomb squad commander; retention of final authority.
Each bomb squad commander: 1. Is responsible for the activities of the public safety bomb squad concerning responses to actual or suspected improvised explosive devices; 2. Shall establish policies and tactical plans consistent with the National Guidelines for Bomb Technicians; 3. Shall work cooperatively with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to remediate any incident involving […]
NRS 476.220 – Distribution of black powder or smokeless gunpowder to persons under certain age; penalties.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any person who distributes: (a) Black powder to a person under the age of 18 years; or (b) Smokeless gunpowder to a person: (1) Under the age of 18 years; or (2) Under the age of 21 years, if the smokeless gunpowder is intended for use other […]
NRS 477.010 – State Fire Marshal Division: Establishment and composition.
1. The State Fire Marshal Division is hereby established in the Department of Public Safety. 2. The Division consists of the Fire Protection and Control Section, the Fire Investigation Section, the Public Education Section, the Fire Service Training Section and the Fire Data Section. (Added to NRS by 1965, 960; A 1973, 1072; 1977, 1226; […]
NRS 477.013 – Appointment of State Fire Marshal, assistant, deputies and other employees.
1. The Director of the Department of Public Safety shall consult the State Board of Fire Services and appoint the State Fire Marshal from the list of candidates presented by the Board. The Chief of the State Fire Marshal Division is the State Fire Marshal. 2. The State Fire Marshal may appoint, within the limits […]