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Our Mission
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WV STATE FIRE COMMISSION
To provide, through Leadership,
the best possible Fire Prevention and Life Safety for
our citizens by Legislation, Education, Training, Standards and Resource
Allocation.
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WV STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
To improve the Quality of
Life of the citizens of West Virginia through the Leadership,
Development and Administration of Fire Safety Programs and to reduce the
loss of life and property through Education, Inspections, Investigations, Certification
& Licensure, Building Plan Reviews and Enforcement of Fire Safety Laws.
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WV Code ARTICLE 3. FIRE
PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT.
§29-3-1. Short title.
This
article shall be known and may be cited as the "Fire Prevention and
Control Act."
§29-3-2. Legislative
findings and declaration of policy.
The
Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(a) A significant part of the population of
this state needs improved fire prevention and control;
(b) The establishment and maintenance of a
coordination program for fire prevention and control for the entire state
is necessary to promulgate the safety and well-being of the citizens and
residents of this state;
(c) Adequate fire prevention and control
are not likely to become a reality unless certain administrative functions
and procedures are enacted by law; and
(d) Fire prevention and control are a
public purpose and a responsibility of government for which public money
may be spent.
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The WV State Code continues as it
relates specifically to the WV State Fire Commission and the WV State Fire
Marshal's Office. For more information Click
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