SECTION 265:1-1-1. Purpose and scope  


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  •   The Fire Marshal agency is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the codes and standards relative to fire safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal Commission and as designated by state statutes. The State Fire Marshal or his agents investigate acts of arson, or attempted arson, or conspiracy to defraud, and keep records of such investigations. The agents of the State Fire Marshal carry out an extensive fire prevention inspection program in nursing homes, schools, child care centers, hospitals, and other public-use buildings. The agency issues orders for condemnation or repair of dangerous or dilapidated buildings that constitute a hazard to life or other property. The State Fire Marshal examines plans and specifications of certain types of new construction or remodeling to see that they meet minimum fire safety requirements. This agency is authorized to assist any city, town or county in the enforcement of the building codes and standards herein adopted. The complete records of all activities of the State Fire Marshal agency are on file in the fire marshal's office in Oklahoma City. As an agency of the state of Oklahoma, it is necessary that guidelines be established to ensure proper efficiency, discipline and uniform procedure in the various facets of our responsibilities to the citizens of the state of Oklahoma and our fellow employees.