Utah § 53-7-211 Fire investigations by fire marshal.

Utah Statutes

§ 53-7-211 — Fire investigations by fire marshal.

Utah § 53-7-211

Title 53Public Safety Code

Ch. 53-7Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act

Part 53-7-2Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 53-7-211 (2026).

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(1)If the division is of the opinion that further investigation of a fire is necessary, the state fire marshal, or the state marshal's deputy or representative, may:

(1)(a) join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who have been conducting it;

(1)(b) upon the request of the chief fire official of the political subdivision, assume control of the investigation and direct it; or

(1)(c) conduct an independent investigation if necessary.

(2)A fire officer who has conducted or is conducting the investigation shall cooperate in every possible way with the state fire marshal, the state fire marshal's deputy, and the state fire marshal's representative to further the purpose of the investigation.

(3)The county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the fire occur

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(1) If the division is of the opinion that further investigation of a fire is necessary, the state fire marshal, or the state marshal's deputy or representative, may:
(1)(a) join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who have been conducting it;
(1)(b) upon the request of the chief fire official of the political subdivision, assume control of the investigation and direct it; or
(1)(c) conduct an independent investigation if necessary.
(2) A fire officer who has conducted or is conducting the investigation shall cooperate in every possible way with the state fire marshal, the state fire marshal's deputy, and the state fire marshal's representative to further the purpose of the investigation.
(3) The county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the fire occurred shall, upon the request of the state fire marshal, or the state fire marshal's deputy or representative, assist in the investigation.