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RSA 153:18 · Investigations
153:18 Investigations. – The state fire marshal may, in addition to the reports made by any fire chief, whenever the state fire marshal deems it expedient or advisable, investigate or cause to be investigated, the cause, circumstances, and origin of any fire or building collapse occurring in the state, by which property is endangered, damaged, or destroyed, or any incident involving the release of carbon monoxide other than from a motor vehicle, and may especially examine and decide whether the same was the result of carelessness, design, or deliberate act. The state fire marshal shall have the power vested in a justice of the peace to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify upon an inquiry. Any fire, building collapse, or release of carbon monoxide other than from a motor vehicle occurring where death results shall be reported immediately to the office of the state fire marshal by the fire chief, and the office of the state fire marshal shall investigate the fire, building collapse, or release of carbon monoxide within 48 hours after receiving said report. Source. 1947, 251:1, par. 16. RSA 153:18. 1971, 486:14. 1975, 442:14. 1977, 361:4. 1997, 85:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997.
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Source. 1947, 251:1, par. 16. RSA 153:18. 1971, 486:14. 1975, 442:14. 1977, 361:4. 1997, 85:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997.
Source history
- 1947, 251:1, par. 16. RSA 153:18
- 1971, 486:14
- 1975, 442:14
- 1977, 361:4
- 1997, 85:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997
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