15A-10-1 State Fire Marshal and Office of the State Fire Marshal transferred to Department of Homeland Security; appointment of State Fire Marshal; removal; salary; qualifications; responsibilities; employees; equipment
15A-10-10 Service of repair or demolition order
15A-10-11 Work to be done at expense of owner or occupant upon failure to comply with repair or demolition order; action to recover
15A-10-12 Smoke detectors in one- and two-family dwellings; carbon monoxide detectors in residential units, schools, and daycare facilities; penalty
15A-10-13 Use of live trees in public buildings; exceptions
15A-10-14 Safety standards for bed and breakfast establishments; findings
15A-10-15 Performance of installation of propane gas systems
15A-10-16 Additional remedies to abate, etc., fire hazards
15A-10-17 License denial limitation, suspension, or revocation
15A-10-18 Independent informal dispute resolution
15A-10-19 Establishment of demonstration buildings and equipment for educational instruction in fire prevention and protection; payment therefor
15A-10-2 Powers, duties, and authority of State Fire Marshal
15A-10-20 False alarm of fire; penalties
15A-10-21 Tax on insurance companies
15A-10-22 Penalties
15A-10-23 Construction
15A-10-24 Severability
15A-10-25 Awarding service weapon upon retirement of fire marshal or service weapon
15A-10-3 Additional powers, duties and authority of State Fire Marshal relating to law enforcement; statewide contracts; penalties; authority to carry firearms
15A-10-4 Enforcement standards
15A-10-5 General rule-making authority; appointment of advisory boards
15A-10-6 Responsibilities of insurance companies in fire loss investigation
15A-10-7 Fees
15A-10-8 Annual reports
15A-10-9 Maintenance of fire hazard; order for repair or demolition; order to contain notice to comply; right to appeal

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