Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal

Summary

HB 5446 rewrites parts of West Virginia’s fire‑code law so that cities and towns with certified fire‑code officials, inspectors and plans examiners can perform duties normally handled by the State Fire Marshal. It also creates a two‑year probation period for uncertified municipal fire staff to become certified and outlines how training and exams are to be administered. The changes affect state and local fire‑code enforcement and aim to standardize fire safety oversight.

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