69 chapters · 284 sections in this title.
25 M.R.S. § 2391 Election of fire ward; duties and compensation
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Each municipality not having an organized fire department, at its annual meeting, shall elect at least one fire ward, who shall be a fire inspector. Such fire inspectors shall perform the duties set forth in sections 2392 to 2395. If more than one fire ward is elected by any muni…
25 M.R.S. § 2392 Inspection by State Fire Marshal; removal of dangerous matter; appeal; exits
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The State Fire Marshal or public safety inspectors, upon the complaint of a person or whenever they determine it necessary, may inspect all buildings and premises within their jurisdiction. The State Fire Marshal or a public safety inspector may forbid the use of a building or ot…
25 M.R.S. § 2393 Buildings repaired or demolished; complaint to enforce order
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If any person fails to comply with the order of any officer under section 2392 or with the decision of the Commissioner of Public Safety on review and within the time fixed, then such officer or the Commissioner of Public Safety may file a complaint in the Superior Court in the c…
25 M.R.S. § 2394 Investigation of fire origin; Attorney General may direct
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When property is destroyed or damaged by fire, the municipal fire inspector shall investigate the cause, circumstances and origin of the fire, and especially examine whether it was the result of carelessness or of design. The Attorney General may supervise and direct such investi…