Virginia § 27-17.1 Remaining on premises after fire extinguished

Virginia Statutes

§ 27-17.1 — Remaining on premises after fire extinguished

Virginia § 27-17.1

Title 27FIRE PROTECTION

Ch. 2FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENTS AND FIRE/EMS COMPANIES

Art. 1PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS

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Va. Code Ann. § 27-17.1 (2026).

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The chief or other authorized officer of any fire department or fire company in command at a fire, and his subordinates upon his order or direction, shall have the right to remain at the scene of fire, including remaining in any building or house, for purposes of protecting the property and preventing the public from entry into the premises, until such reasonable time as the owner may resume responsibility for the protection of the property.

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The chief or other authorized officer of any fire department or fire company in command at a fire, and his subordinates upon his order or direction, shall have the right to remain at the scene of fire, including remaining in any building or house, for purposes of protecting the property and preventing the public from entry into the premises, until such reasonable time as the owner may resume responsibility for the protection of the property.