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W. Va. Code § 29-3-5 (2026)

Promulgation of rules and State Fire Code

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ARTICLE 3. FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT.

§29-3-5. Promulgation of rules and State Fire Code.

[Repealed.]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 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× “Although the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, generally, has been cited in statutory40 and regulatory laws in this state,41 we cannot find, nor do the parties cite, any statute or regulation 40 See W.Va. Code § 29-3-5(b) (2013) (stating, in part, that “the State…”
Reed v. Phillips, 452 S.E.2d 708 (W. Va. 1994). · cites it 6× “[9] Accordingly, we hold that, in light of West Virginia Code § 37-6-30 and the rules and regulations promulgated by the West Virginia State Fire Commission pursuant to West Virginia Code § 29-3-5, the absence of a smoke detector in a one- or two-family dwelling constitutes…”
Shaffer v. Acme Limestone Co., Inc., 524 S.E.2d 688 (W. Va. 1999). · cites it 2× “Code § 37-6-30 (1985) and the rules and regulations promulgated by the West Virginia State Fire Commission pursuant to W. Va.Code § 29-3-5 (1992), the absence of a smoke detector in a one- or two-family dwelling constitutes prima facie evidence of negligence on the part of a…”
Cooper v. Gwinn, 298 S.E.2d 781 (W. Va. 1982). · cites it 2× “) (Mobile Home Safety Code); and § 29-3-5 (1980 Replacement Vol.) (Fire Code).”
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1978). · cites it 2× “W.Va. Code § 29-3-5. W.Va. Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
Swiger v. UGI/Amerigas, Inc., 613 S.E.2d 904 (W. Va. 2005). · cites it 3× “See W.Va.Code § 29-3-5 (1988) (Repl.Vol. 2004).”
Teller v. McCoy, 253 S.E.2d 114 (W. Va. 1979). · cites it 2× “W.Va.Code § 29-3-5. W.Va.Code § 29-3-12(c) provides that the State Fire Marshal shall enforce these regulations.”
Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden (W. Va. 2016). “Code, 29-3-5(b) [2010], of the West Virginia Fire Prevention and Control Act, states in part: “Whenever any new or revised code or standard is adopted by the fire codes published by the National Fire Protection Association, the State Fire Commission may propose and promulgate…”
W. Va. Code § 29-3-5(b): 3 cases
Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden, 787 S.E.2d 864 (W. Va. 2016). “Although the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, generally, has been cited in statutory40 and regulatory laws in this state,41 we cannot find, nor do the parties cite, any statute or regulation 40 See W.Va. Code § 29-3-5(b) (2013) (stating, in part, that “the State…”
Reed v. Phillips, 452 S.E.2d 708 (W. Va. 1994). “[9] Accordingly, we hold that, in light of West Virginia Code § 37-6-30 and the rules and regulations promulgated by the West Virginia State Fire Commission pursuant to West Virginia Code § 29-3-5, the absence of a smoke detector in a one- or two-family dwelling constitutes…”
Samuel Anstey v. David Ballard, Warden (W. Va. 2016). “Code, 29-3-5(b) [2010], of the West Virginia Fire Prevention and Control Act, states in part: “Whenever any new or revised code or standard is adopted by the fire codes published by the National Fire Protection Association, the State Fire Commission may propose and promulgate…”
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