9 chapters · 106 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 27-55 Department of State Police or successor agency to keep record of fires and explosions; when open to public inspection
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The Department of State Police or its successor agency shall keep in its office a record of all fires occurring in the Commonwealth, investigation of which is provided for in this article, together with all facts, statistics and circumstances concerning the same, including the or…
Va. Code Ann. § 27-56 Department to examine into origin of fires; appointment of arson investigators
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The Department shall examine, or cause examination to be made, into the origin and circumstances of all fires occurring in this Commonwealth, which may be brought to its attention by official report, or otherwise, and for that purpose shall have authority to call for and demand o…
Va. Code Ann. § 27-57 When insurance company to pay expenses of examination
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When such examination is made on the application of any fire insurance company, the necessary expenses attending the same shall be paid by such company.
Va. Code Ann. § 27-58 Right to examine buildings or premises
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The Department, and such person or persons as it may appoint, shall have authority at all times of the day, in the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of § 27-56, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where any fire has occurred, and any other buildin…