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W. Va. Code § 29-3-12 (2026)

Powers and duties of State Fire Marshal

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ARTICLE 3. FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT.

§29-3-12. Powers and duties of State Fire Marshal.

[Repealed.]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1978–2016 · leading case: Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden, 787 S.E.2d 864 (W. Va. 2016).
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Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden, 787 S.E.2d 864 (W. Va. 2016). · cites it 2× “See W.Va. Code § 29-3-12(f) (stating, in part: “The State Fire Marshal may, at any time, investigate as to the origin or circumstances of any fire or explosion or attempt to cause fire or explosion occurring in the state.”
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1978). · cites it 2× “W.Va. Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
Damron v. Haines, 672 S.E.2d 271 (W. Va. 2009). · cites it 2× “[11] W.Va.Code § 29-3-12(h) (2002) provides, in pertinent part: The State Fire Marshal, any full-time deputy fire marshal or any full-time assistant fire marshal employed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to section eleven [§ 29-3-11] of this article is hereby authorized and…”
Swiger v. UGI/Amerigas, Inc., 613 S.E.2d 904 (W. Va. 2005). · cites it 2× “g„ W.Va.Code §§ 29-3-12(a)(4) (addressing Fire Marshall's enforcement of fire code provisions concerning exits); 29-3-12(d) (involving Fire Marshall's inspections of structures and facilities); 29-3-12(e) (concerning Fire Marshall's right of entry into buildings and premises).”
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1979). · cites it 2× “W.Va.Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
City of Parkersburg v. Carpenter, 507 S.E.2d 120 (W. Va. 1998). “It provides, in part: The governing body of every municipality shall have plenary power and authority to adopt an ordinance requiring the owner or owners of any dwelling or building under determination of the state fire marshal, as provided in section twelve [§ 29-3-12], article…”
Westfield Ins. v. Harris (4th Cir. 1998). “See W. Va. Code § 29-3-12 (f). And in carrying out this duty, the Fire Marshal is autho- rized to take statements or testimony.”
W. Va. Code § 29-3-12(a)(4): 1 case
Swiger v. UGI/Amerigas, Inc., 613 S.E.2d 904 (W. Va. 2005). “g„ W.Va.Code §§ 29-3-12(a)(4) (addressing Fire Marshall's enforcement of fire code provisions concerning exits); 29-3-12(d) (involving Fire Marshall's inspections of structures and facilities); 29-3-12(e) (concerning Fire Marshall's right of entry into buildings and premises).”
W. Va. Code § 29-3-12(c): 2 cases
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1978). “W.Va. Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1979). “W.Va.Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
W. Va. Code § 29-3-12(f): 1 case
Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden, 787 S.E.2d 864 (W. Va. 2016). “See W.Va. Code § 29-3-12(f) (stating, in part: “The State Fire Marshal may, at any time, investigate as to the origin or circumstances of any fire or explosion or attempt to cause fire or explosion occurring in the state.”
W. Va. Code § 29-3-12(h): 1 case
Damron v. Haines, 672 S.E.2d 271 (W. Va. 2009). “[11] W.Va.Code § 29-3-12(h) (2002) provides, in pertinent part: The State Fire Marshal, any full-time deputy fire marshal or any full-time assistant fire marshal employed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to section eleven [§ 29-3-11] of this article is hereby authorized and…”
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