§1484.16. Powers and duties of the state fire marshal
The state fire marshal shall:
(1) Formulate and administer such rules as may be determined essentially necessary
for the enforcement of this Part.
(2) Evaluate the qualifications of firms or persons applying for or maintaining a
license pursuant to this Part.
(3) Have authority to set qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license as
provided in this Part, which may include conducting examinations.
(4) Issue full or provisional licenses to firms and persons meeting the qualifications
established by this Part.
(5) Have authority, after notice and opportunity for hearing, to increase or decrease
the limits of insurance coverage and authorize acceptance of surplus lines coverage if the
state fire marshal determines that due to loss experience, market conditions, or other good
reason, the liability insurance coverage required by this Part is unavailable to applicants for
or holders of licenses.
(6) Have authority to conduct inspections of licensed firms, whether in state or out
of state, for the purpose of observation and collection of facts and data relating to proper
enforcement of this Part.
(7) Conduct inspections and perform audits to ensure compliance with this Part and
investigate at reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and manner, inflatable
amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides in any area where they are
assembled, maintained, stored, serviced, or in use. The state fire marshal or his designee,
upon presenting credentials to an owner or operator, is authorized to act as described in this
Paragraph without prior notice.
(8) Employ such persons as he may deem qualified, consistent with applicable civil
service regulations, and incur expenses as may be necessary in connection with the
administration of this Part.
(9) Investigate all written complaints lodged against firms or individuals alleged to
have violated provisions of this Part or related promulgated rules and pursue administrative
action against the firms or individuals.
(10) Investigate all accidents related to an inflatable amusement device, amusement
attraction, or amusement ride resulting in injury or death, or as requested by an operator,
customer, patron, rider, or user.
Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.