Virginia Statutes

§ 27-36 — Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals

Virginia § 27-36

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 27FIRE PROTECTION

Ch. 3LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 27-36 (2026).

Text

The governing body of any county, city or town, or its designee may appoint one or more assistants, who, in the absence of the fire marshal, shall have the powers and perform the duties of the fire marshal.

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Legislative History

Code 1919, § 3140; 1970, c. 187; 1984, c. 644; 1998, c. 236.

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