2006 Kansas Code - 75-1510

      75-1510.   Office of state fire marshal established; appointment of state fire marshal; qualifications. There is hereby established the office of state fire marshal. The state fire marshal shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Any person appointed state fire marshal on or after July 1, 1982, shall be appointed subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4315b. Any person appointed as state fire marshal shall have a knowledge of building construction and, at the time of appointment, shall have had not less than five years' experience in fire safety inspection and investigation. The state fire marshal shall maintain an office in the city of Topeka.

      History:   L. 1939, ch. 297, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 442, § 9; L. 1967, ch. 434, § 53; L. 1978, ch. 341, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 347, § 51; July 1.