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Fire Service Laws

• Administration & Enforcement
  • Powers of the Commissioner of Public Safety
    • Title 25, §2901: Department; commissioner
    • Title 25, §2901-A: Duties of the commissioner
    • Title 25, §2902: Organization
    • Title 25, §2399: Commissioner of Public Safety's expenses
  • Powers of the State Fire Marshal
    • Title 25, §2392: Inspection by State Fire Marshal; removal of dangerous matter
    • Title 25, §2393: Buildings repaired or demolished; complaint to enforce order
    • Title 25, §2394: Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct
    • Title 25, §2395: Filing statement of fire occurrence
    • Title 25, §2396: Office of State Fire Marshal established; appointment
    • Title 25, §2397: Witnesses; investigations private
    • Title 25, §2399: Commissioner of Public Safety's expenses
    • Title 25, §2352: Right to enter buildings
    • Title 25, §2353: Duty to inspect buildings under construction
    • Title 25, §2354: Inspection of buildings being repaired
    • Title 25, §2356: Appeals
    • Title 25, §2357: No occupancy without certificate; appeal
    • Title 25, §2358: Failure to comply with order of inspector
    • Title 25, §2359: Refusing admission of inspector
    • Title 25, §2360: Authority to enter buildings; remedy of conditions; appeals
  • Fire Protection Services Commission
    • Title 5, §3371: Fire Protection Services Commission
  • Municipal Fire Protection
    • Title 30-A, §3151: Definitions
    • Title 30-A, §3152: Fire Protection
    • Title 30-A, §3153: Fire Chiefs
    • Title 30-A, §3154: Fire Fighters
    • Title 30-A, §3155: Municipal liability; demolished buildings
    • Title 30-A, §3156: Fire aid to other municipalities
    • Title 30-A, §3157: Automotive fire apparatus
    • Title 30-A, §5722: Operating expenses
    • Title 25, §2352: Right to enter buildings
    • Title 25, §2353: Duty to inspect buildings under construction
    • Title 25, §2354: Inspection of buildings under repair
    • Title 25, §2356: Appeals
    • Title 25, §2357: No occupancy without certificate; appeal
    • Title 25, §2358: Failure to comply with order of inspector
    • Title 25, §2359: Refusing admission of inspector
    • Title 25, §2360: Authority to enter buildings; remedy of conditions; appeals
    • Title 25, §2361: Proceedings by Municipality
    • Title 25, §2391: Election of the fire ward; duties and compensation
    • Title 25, §2395: Filing statement of fire occurrence
    • Title 25, §2400: Municipal fire inspectors to keep records
    • Title 25, §2401: Violations
    • Title 25, §2403: Thermal Imaging Camera Program
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• Fire Prevention
  • General Provisions
    • Title 25, §2392: Inspection by State Fire Marshal; removal of dangerous matter; appeal; exits
    • Title 25, §2393: Buildings repaired or demolished; complaint to enforce order
  • Inspections & Access to Certain Premises
    • Title 22, §1816: Inspections
    • Title 22, §7901-B: Assisted living programs and services authorized
    • Title 22, §7901-C: Definitions
    • Title 22, §7904-A: Fire safety inspection
    • Title 22, §7904-B: Fire safety inspection for congregate housing services facilities
    • Title 22, §7912-A: Nonambulatory and mobile nonambulatory residents; permanently disabled
    • Title 22, §8004: Fire safety
    • Title 22, §8103: Fire safety; exceptions
    • Title 22, §8301: Definition of day care facility
    • Title 22, §8301-A: Licensure of day care centers; certification of home day care providers
    • Title 22, §8304-A: Fire safety
    • Title 22, §8403: Fire safety
    • Title 22, §8605: Fire safety (Adult Day Care)
    • Title 17, §323: Access to premises
    • Title 17, §345: Access to premises
  • Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes
    • Title 22, § 1553-E: Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes
  • Novelty Lighters
    • Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibited
  • Powers of Local Building & Fire Inspectors
    • Title 30-A, §2601-A: Appointment of code enforcement officers
    • Title 25, §2351: Inspector; compensation; jurisdiction; deputy
    • Title 25, §2352: Right to enter buildings
    • Title 25, §2353: Duty to inspect buildings under construction
    • Title 25, §2354: Inspection of buildings being repaired
    • Title 25, §2356: Appeals
    • Title 25, §2357: No occupancy without certificate; appeal
    • Title 25, §2358: Failure to comply with order of inspector
    • Title 25, §2359: Refusing admission of inspector
    • Title 25, §2360: Authority to enter buildings; remedy of conditions; appeals
    • Title 25, §2361: Proceedings by municipality
    • Title 25, §2391: Election of the fire ward; duties and compensation
    • Title 30-A, §7060: Buildings and equipment (Plantations)
  • Dangerous Buildings
    • Title 17, §2851: Dangerous buildings
    • Title 17, §2852: Appeal; hearing
    • Title 17, §2853: Municipal officers may order nuisance abated
    • Title 17, §2856: Securing dangerous structures
    • Title 17, §2857: Recording of notice
    • Title 17, §2858: Consent to removal
    • Title 17, §2859: Summary process
  • Insulation
    • Title 25, §2447-A: Cellulose fiber insulation standards
    • Title 25, §2447-B: Foam plastic insulation standards
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• Fire Protection & Alarm Systems
  • Fire Safety Equipment & Inspections
    • Title 25, §2448: Construction permits; when required
    • Title 25, §2449: Penalty
    • Title 25, §2450: Examinations by State Fire Marshal
    • Title 25, §2452: Exits
    • Title 25, §2453: Fire escapes; appeals
    • Title 25, §2463: Installation of sprinkler systems and smoke, heat and fire detection systems
    • Title 25, §2464: Smoke detectors
    • Title 25, §2465: Adoption of regulations
  • Fire Sprinkler Contractors
    • Title 32, §1371: Definitions
    • Title 32, §1372: Applicability
    • Title 32, §1373: Renewal
    • Title 32, §1374: Fees
    • Title 32, §1375: Qualifications
    • Title 32, §1376: Termination of employment or agreement
    • Title 32, §1377: Plan Review
    • Title 32, §1378: Employees
    • Title 32, §379: Investigation of complaints; revocation of license
    • Title 32, §1380: Penalties; injunction
    • Title 32, §1382: Department rules
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• Public Shows & Entertainment
  • Public Exhibitions, Circuses, & Traveling Shows
    • Title 8, §51: Equipment; rules and regulations
    • Title 8, §501: License required
    • Title 8, §502: Fees, prosecutions; traveling shows
  • Dances
    • Title 8, §161: Licenses and fees
    • Title 8, §162: Violations
  • Theaters & Shows
    • Title 8, §651: License required
    • Title 8, §652: Applications for license; inspections
    • Title 8, §657: Violations
    • Title 8, §658: Unincorporated places
  • Motor Vehicle Racing Facilities
    • Title 8, §561: License required; issuance of license
    • Title 8, §562: Rules and regulations
    • Title 8, §563: Fees
    • Title 8, §564: Appeal
    • Title 8, §565: Penalties
    • Title 8, §566: Injunctions
    • Title 8, §567: Motorcycle racing excluded
  • Violations & Enforcement
    • Title 8, §701: Jurisdiction
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• Fireworks, Explosives, & Flammables
  • Fireworks
    • Title 8, §221: Definitions (Repealed)
    • Title 8, §222: Possession of fireworks
    • Title 8, §223: Sale of fireworks
    • Title 8, §224: Storage and manufacture of fireworks
    • Title 8, §225: Transportation of fireworks
    • Title 8, §226: Displays and exhibitions of fireworks (Repealed)
    • Title 8, §227-A: Requirements for obtaining permit
    • Title 8, §227-B: Regulation restricted; exception
    • Title 8, §227-C: Denial, suspension or revocation of permit
    • Title 8, §228: Application of provisions
    • Title 8, §229: Violations
    • Title 8, §230: Appeals
    • Title 8, §231: Fireworks technician license qualifications
    • Title 8, §232: Fees
    • Title 8, §233: Renewal of license
    • Title 8, §234: Denial; suspension; revocation; grounds
    • Title 8, §235: Suspension by commissioner
    • Title 8, §236: Adoption of rules
    • Title 8, §237: Seizure, Forfeiture and disposal of fireworks
  • Explosives
    • Title 25, §2471: Definitions
    • Title 25, §2472: Explosives; rules
    • Title 25, §2473: Permits; requirements
    • Title 25, §2474: Suspension or revocation of permit
    • Title 25, §2475: Suspension by commissioner
    • Title 25, §2476: Fees; permits; required inspections
    • Title 25, §2477: Violations
    • Title 25, §2442: Recovery of damages for explosion
  • Flammable Liquids
    • Title 25, §2481: Definitions
    • Title 25, §2482: Rules
    • Title 25, §2483: Permits; requirements; fees
    • Title 25, §2484: Fees; permits
    • Title 25, §2485: Violations
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• General Provisions
  • Hazardous Material Control
    • Title 25, §2101: Policy
    • Title 25, §2102-A: Definitions
    • Title 25, §§2103-A: Adoption of rules
    • Title 25, §2104-A: Reporting system
    • Title 25, §2105-A: Enforcement
    • Title 25, §2106-A: Penalties
  • Motor Vehicles
    • Title 29-A, §2065: Driving over fire hose
    • Title 29-A, §2066: Following too closely
    • Title 29-A, §2054: Emergency and auxiliary lights; sirens; privileges
    • Title 29-A, §517: Government vehicles
    • Title 29-A, §519: Registration plates for firefighters
  • Railroads
    • Title 12, §9401: Patrol along tracks
    • Title 12, §9402: Report of fires
    • Title 12, §9403: Expense of fire patrol paid by railroad
    • Title 12, §9404: Liability of railroad not affected
    • Title 12, §9405-A: Railroad right-of-way; director may order flammable materials removed
    • Title 12, §9406: Devices to prevent fires
  • Safety Glazing
    • Title 25, §2051: Definitions
    • Title 25, §2052: Labeling required
    • Title 25, §2053: Safety glazing materials required
    • Title 25, §2054: Employees not covered
    • Title 25, §2055: Penalty
    • Title 25, §2056: Local ordinances
  • Miscellaneous
    • Title 25, §2432: Removal or repair of defective stoves, boilers and the like
    • Title 25, §2433: Smoking restrictions (Repealed)
    • Title 25, §2439: Common law remedy preserved
    • Title 25, §2445: Standards for installing gas appliances (Repealed)
    • Title 25, §2446: Approval of certain appliances (Repealed)
    • Title 25, §2447: Approval of certain compounds
    • Title 25, §2452-A: Use of candles
    • Title 38, §1608: Ozone-depleting products
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• Arson & Related Crimes
  • Crimes
    • Title 17-A, §802: Arson
    • Title 17-A, §803: Causing a catastrophe (Repealed)
    • Title 17-A, §804: Failure to control or report a dangerous fire
    • Title 17-A, §805: Aggravated criminal mischief
    • Title 17-A, §806: Criminal mischief
    • Title 17-A, §509: False public alarm or report
    • Title 17, §1751: Fraudulent destruction of vessels
    • Title 25, §2462: Plundering at fires as larceny (Repealed)
    • Title 25, §2435: Kindling fire with intent to injure another
  • Arson Reporting Immunity Act
    • Title 25, §2411: Definitions
    • Title 25, §2412: Disclosure of information
    • Title 25, §2413: Evidence
    • Title 25, §2415: Reporting by health care practitioner
  • Dissemination of Investigative Information
    • Title 16, §614: Limitation on dissemination of intelligence and investigative information
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• Firefighters & Fire Protection
  • Firefighter Training
    • Title 20-A, §9001: Program
    • Title 20-A, §9003: State agents for federal programs
  • Minimum Safety Standards for Firefighters
    • Title 26, §2101: Definitions
    • Title 26, §2102: Firefighter Training
    • Title 26, §2103: Standards for equipment and clothing
    • Title 26, §2104: Required provisions and use of protective equipment
    • Title 26, §2105: Inspection procedure
    • Title 26, §2106: Inspection by and assistance of Bureau of Labor Standards
    • Title 26, §2107: Rules
    • Title 26, §2108: Inconsistent rules
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• Forest Fire Control
  • General Provisions
    • Title 12, §8001: Bureau of Forestry established
    • Title 12, §8002: Bureau of Forestry; powers and duties
    • Title 12, §8003: Director of the Bureau of Forestry
    • Title 12, §8901: Forest rangers
    • Title 12, §8902: Forest fire wardens
    • Title 12, §8903: General deputy wardens
    • Title 12, §8904: Coordinating protective agencies
    • Title 12, §8905: Chain of command
    • Title 12, §8906: Other authority
    • Title 38, §321-A: Powers (Bureau of Parks and Lands) (Repealed)
  • Local Control
    • Title 12, §9201: Responsibility for control of forest fires
    • Title 12, §9202: Right to call and employ assistance
    • Title 12, §9203: Compensation
    • Title 12, §9204: Payment of costs
    • Title 12, §9205: Payment of costs beyond ¼ of 1% of state valuation
    • Title 12, §9205-A: Payment of costs in the unorganized territory
    • Title 12, §9206: Reports and payrolls
  • Forest Fire Safety Measures
    • Title 12, §9601: Spark arresters
    • Title 12, §9601-A: Prohibition on sale of equipment without spark arresters
    • Title 12, §9602: Obstruction of discontinued woods roads prohibited
  • Dumps
    • Title 12, §9301: Hazard clearance
    • Title 12, §9302: Closing
    • Title 12, §9303: Deposits on other's land forbidden
    • Title 12, §9304: Loss of state reimbursements
  • Jurisdiction & Penalties
    • Title 12, §9701: Penalty
    • Title 12, §9702: Hindering state forest ranger or town forest fire warden
    • Title 12, §9703: Partial payment of costs of suppressing forest fires
    • Title 12, §9704: Penalties not substitutes for existing liabilities
    • Title 12, §9705: Recovery of certain penalties
    • Title 12, §9706: Jurisdiction for prosecutions
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• Regulations on Open Burning
  • Out Door Fires
    • Title 12, §9321: Criteria for allowable burning
    • Title 12, §9321-A: Possession and production of permit required; violation
    • Title 12, §9322: Permits in the unorganized territory
    • Title 12, §9323: Slash and brush permits
    • Title 12, §9324: Prohibited acts
    • Title 12, §9325: Open burning
  • Disposal of Slash
    • Title 12, §9331: Slash defined
    • Title 12, §9332: Disposal; along highways
    • Title 12, §9333: [Disposal] - along railroads and utility lines
    • Title 12, §9334: [Disposal] - along land bordering on another
    • Title 12, §9335: [Disposal] - by dwelling houses
    • Title 12, §9336: [Disposal] - manner of
    • Title 12, §9337: Primary processors
    • Title 12, §9338: Prohibition
  • Public Campsites
    • Title 12, §9341: Establishment (Repealed)
    • Title 12, §9342: Seasonal use only
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• Regulatory or Administrative Boards
  • Electrical
    • Title 32, §1104: State electrical inspectors
    • Title 32, §1104-A: Failure to comply with order of inspector
    • Title 32, §1105: Violations; penalty
    • Title 32, §1153-A: Standards; installation
  • Oil & Solid Fuel
    • Title 32, §2313: Installations to conform to standards
    • Title 32, §2313-A: Disclosures; penalties
    • Title 32, §2314: Municipal licenses not required; municipal permits
    • Title 32, §2315: State oil and solid fuel compliance officer
    • Title 32, §2316: Failure to comply with order of compliance officer
    • Title 32, §2317: Violations, forfeiture
  • Propane & Natural Gas
    • Title 32, §14805: Installations to conform to standards; authority of state propane and natural gas inspectors
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• Selected Labor Laws
  • Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Law
    • Title 26, §961: Purpose
    • Title 26, §962: Definitions
    • Title 26, §963: Right of public employees to join labor organizations
    • Title 26, §964: Prohibited acts of public employers, public employees and public employee
    • Title 26, §965: Obligation to bargain
    • Title 26, §966: Bargaining unit; how determined
    • Title 26, §967: Determination of bargaining agent
    • Title 26, §968: Public Employees Labor Relations Board; powers and duties
    • Title 26, §969: Municipal personnel board or civil service authority
    • Title 26, §970: Scope of binding contract arbitration
    • Title 26, §971: Suits by and against unincorporated employee organizations
    • Title 26, §972: Review
    • Title 26, §973: Separability
    • Title 26, §974: Publication of initial proposals
  • Workplace Safety
    • Title 26, §1714: Material safety data sheets (Repealed)
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• Retirement & Other Benefits
  • General Provisions
    • Title 5, §17601: General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18201 - 18204: Participating Local Districts
  • Membership
    • Title 5, §17651 - 17658: General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18251 - 18257: Participating Local Districts
  • Contributions
    • Title 5, §17701 - 17713: General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18301 - 18308: Participating Local Districts
    • Title 5, §18309: Fire Fighters
  • Benefits
    • Title 5, §17801 - 17812: General Provisions for General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18401 - 18413: General Provisions for Participating Local Districts
    • Title 5, §17851 - 17857, 17858-A, 17858-B: Service Retirement Benefits for General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18451 - 18452, 18454 - 18462: Service Retirement Benefits for Participating Local Districts
    • Title 5, §18453: Special retirement benefits
    • Title 5, §17901 - 17907, 17909 - 17910, 17921 - 17934: Disability Retirement Benefits for General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18501 - 18507, 18509 - 18510: Disability Retirement Benefits for Participating Local Districts
    • Title 5, §18511: Presumption of disability for active firefighters
    • Title 5, §18001 -18007: Accidental Death Benefits for General State Employees
    • Title 5, §18601 - 18607: Accidental Death Benefits for Participating Local Districts
  • Workers Compensation
    • Title 39-A, §112: Workers compensation coverage for forest firefighters
    • Title 39-A, §328: Cardiovascular injury or disease and pulmonary disease suffered by a firefighter or resulting in a firefighter's death
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