Section 34-29B-25 – Standards of municipal regulations–More stringent requirements not prohibited.
34-29B-25. Standards of municipal regulations–More stringent requirements not prohibited. Regulations adopted by municipalities under the provisions of chapter 9-33 shall be at least equal to the standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Any municipality may by reference adopt such standards from time to time and enforce such regulations as their own. Nothing in this […]
Section 34-29B-11 – Fire marshal empowered to abate immediate fire hazards.
34-29B-11. Fire marshal empowered to abate immediate fire hazards. The state fire marshal may summarily abate any condition that is in violation of any provision of this chapter that presents immediate fire hazard to life or property. Source: SL 1991, ch 283, §11.
Section 34-29B-26 – Effect of chapter on local zoning ordinances–Regulation of flammable or combustible liquid bulk plants.
34-29B-26. Effect of chapter on local zoning ordinances–Regulation of flammable or combustible liquid bulk plants. Nothing in this chapter or in the rules pursuant thereto may be construed to affect the power of any local government, if so authorized by law, to regulate the use of land by zoning, and any municipality in which there […]
Section 34-29B-11.1 – Fire marshal may prohibit or restrict open burning.
34-29B-11.1. Fire marshal may prohibit or restrict open burning. The state fire marshal, after consultation with the Governor and the affected board of county commissioners, may prohibit or restrict open burning within a county in order to protect the public health and safety. This section does not limit or affect the laws of this state […]
Section 34-29B-12 – Review of fire marshal’s actions–Appeal.
34-29B-12. Review of fire marshal’s actions–Appeal. Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to this chapter may seek review of such action or decision by the secretary of public safety pursuant to the contested case provisions of chapter 1-26. The decision of the secretary of public safety may […]
Section 34-29B-13 – Injunction for violation of chapter.
34-29B-13. Injunction for violation of chapter. The state fire marshal may commence actions for injunction for violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Source: SL 1991, ch 283, §14.
Section 34-29B-14 – Violation of fire marshal’s order as misdemeanor–Evidence.
34-29B-14. Violation of fire marshal’s order as misdemeanor–Evidence. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to permit or maintain any situation, circumstances, or condition which is in violation of any order of the state fire marshal. It is also a Class 1 misdemeanor to disobey any provision of the order or to fail […]
Section 34-29B-15 – Application for alternative–Documentation–Records–Deadline for denial of application.
34-29B-15. Application for alternative–Documentation–Records–Deadline for denial of application. Each application for an alternative shall be filed with the state fire marshal and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements, results of tests, or other supporting information as may be required to justify the request. The state fire marshal shall keep a record of actions […]
Section 34-29B-16 – Notice of violation.
34-29B-16. Notice of violation. Except as provided in this chapter, if the state fire marshal finds violations of this chapter, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. The notice shall set forth a time limit for compliance, which limit shall be correlated to the degree of hazard created by the violation and […]
Section 34-29B-17 – Service of order or notice.
34-29B-17. Service of order or notice. Any order or notice issued pursuant to this chapter may be served upon the owner, operator, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service, first class mail, registered or certified mail. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of the order or notice […]