                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

INSPECTION OF CERTAIN STATE-OWNED, STATE-OPERATED, OR STATE-LICENSED FACILITIES;
ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY STANDARDS (§ 9.1-207)

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, (ii) assisted living facilities licensed or subject to licensure
pursuant to Chapter 18 (§ 63.2-1800 et seq.) of Title 63.2 that are not
inspected by the local fire marshal, (iii) student residence facilities owned or
operated by a public institution of higher education, and (iv) public schools
that are not inspected by the local fire marshal. In the event that any such
facility or residence is found to be nonconforming to the Statewide Fire
Prevention Code, the State Fire Marshal or local fire marshal may petition any
court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of an injunction.

HISTORY: 2007, cc. 647, 741.