2011 Code of Virginia
Title 27 FIRE PROTECTION.
Chapter 5 Safety Provisions Generally (27-51 thru 27-54.5)
27-52 Inspection of buildings designated in preceding section
27-52. Inspection of buildings designated in preceding section.
In cities and towns having police and fire departments or having a fire inspector employed by such city or town, the respective heads of such departments and the mayor of such city or town shall, as a committee of three, or the fire inspector of such city or town, inspect at least semiannually, all buildings mentioned in 27-51 which are located in their city or town, and see that the provisions thereof are complied with.
In cities and towns which do not possess police and fire departments or a fire inspector, the mayor and two members of the council to be selected by the mayor shall, as a committee of three, inspect all such buildings located in their city or town semiannually, and see that the provisions of 27-51 are complied with. Any such building as to which such provisions have not been complied with, may be closed by order of the mayor of the city or town until the provisions are complied with.
(Code 1919, 3143; R. P. 1948, 27-37; 1974, c. 41.)
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