41-2161. Office of state fire marshal;
purpose; qualifications


To promote public health and safety and to reduce hazards to life, limb and
property, the office of state fire marshal is established within the department. The
office shall perform its duties by performing inspections and fire investigations, by
providing public education and by adopting fire protection codes. The person appointed as
state fire marshal shall have extensive experience in the field of fire prevention and
fire protection including administrative experience in such capacity.