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1997 SESSION
970842208Patrons-- Dickinson, Callahan, Clement, Diamonstein, Hall, Heilig and Thomas
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 36-139.3 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 36-139.3. Inspection of certain state-owned, -operated or -licensed facilities; enforcement of safety standards.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal,
upon presenting appropriate credentials, shall make annual inspections for
hazards incident to fire in all (i) residential care facilities
operated by any state agency and in all, (ii) adult care
residences licensed or subject to licensure pursuant to Chapter 9 (§
63.1-172 et seq.) of Title 63.1 which are not inspected by a local fire
marshal, and (iii) student-residence facilities
owned or operated by the public institutions of higher education in
the Commonwealth. In the event that any such facility or residence is
found to be nonconforming to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (§ 27-94
et seq.), the State Fire Marshal or local fire marshal may petition any court
of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of an injunction.