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Fire Prevention and Control Act.

29-3-1Short title.29-3-2Legislative findings and declaration of policy.29-3-3State Fire Commission created; composition; qualifications; appointment; terms of office; removal; vacancies; compensation and expenses.29-3-4Chairman; vice chairman; meetings; quorum.29-3-5Promulgation of rules and State Fire Code.29-3-5aHazardous substance emergency response training programs.29-3-5bPromulgation of rules and statewide building code.29-3-5cLiquified petroleum gas systems.29-3-5dVolunteer firefighters’ training.29-3-5eCourtesy certification of firefighters in surrounding states to serve as volunteer firefighter.29-3-5fFire Service Equipment and Training Fund; creation of fire service equipment and training grant.29-3-5gClass B fire-fighting foam.29-3-6Public hearings and notice.29-3-7Commission’s powers in conduct of public hearing.29-3-8Comprehensive report by State Fire Marshal.29-3-9Powers, duties and authority of State Fire Commission and State Fire Marshal.29-3-10State fire marshal’s office transferred to state Fire Commission; powers and duties of state Insurance Commissioner with respect to fire marshal terminated; operation of commission prior to adoption of code.29-3-11Appointment of State Fire Marshal; term of office; removal; salary; qualifications; responsibilities; employees; equipment.29-3-12Powers and duties of State Fire Marshal.29-3-12aResponsibilities of insurance companies in fire loss investigation.29-3-12bFees.29-3-13Annual reports.29-3-14Maintenance of fire hazard; order for repair or demolition; order to contain notice to comply and right to appeal.29-3-15Service of repair or demolition order.29-3-16Work to be done at expense of owner or occupant upon failure to comply with repair or demolition order; action to recover.29-3-16aSmoke detectors in one- and two-family dwellings; carbon monoxide detectors in residential units, schools, and daycare facilities; penalty.29-3-16bUse of live trees in public buildings; exceptions.29-3-16cSafety standards for bed and breakfast establishments; findings.29-3-16dPerformance of installation of propane gas systems.29-3-17Additional remedies to abate, etc., fire hazards.29-3-18Appellate procedure generally.29-3-19Establishment of demonstration buildings and equipment for educational instruction in fire prevention and protection; payment therefor.29-3-21False alarm of fire; penalties.29-3-22Tax on insurance companies.29-3-27Penalties.29-3-28Transfer of certain state employees; perpetuation of rules, regulations and orders.29-3-29Construction.29-3-30Severability.29-3-32Awarding service weapon upon retirement of fire marshal or service weapon.