Virginia § 9.1-207 - Inspection of certain state-owned, state-operated, or state-licensed facilities; enforcement of safety standards
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 9.1-207 — Inspection of certain state-owned, state-operated, or state-licensed facilities; enforcement of safety standards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.1-207. Inspection of certain state-owned, state-operated, or state-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, (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.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9.1-207 ("Inspection of certain state-owned, state-operated, or state-licensed facilities; enforcement of safety standards") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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