West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 87 - Fire Commission
Here’s an enhanced overview of West Virginia Code of State Rules — Agency 87: Fire Commission (Title 87), which encompasses a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at safeguarding life and property from fire hazards.
🏛️ Agency 87 – Fire Commission
The Fire Commission is responsible for establishing and enforcing fire safety standards across West Virginia. Its rules are codified under Title 87 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules.
📘 Title 87 – Legislative Rule Fire Commission
Title 87 comprises several series, each addressing different aspects of fire safety and related regulations:
Series 87-01 – Fire Code
Establishes standards for safeguarding life and property from fire and explosion hazards.
Series 87-02 – Electrician Licensing Rules
Outlines procedures for licensing electricians to ensure the competence of those performing electrical work.
Series 87-03 – Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Training Programs
Sets standards for training programs related to hazardous substance emergency responses.
Series 87-04 – State Building Code
Establishes standards for the safe construction of structures to ensure compliance with minimum safety standards.
Series 87-05 – Certification of Home Inspectors
Provides guidelines for the certification of home inspectors.
Series 87-06 – Certification and Evaluation of Local Fire Departments
Governs the requirements and procedures for certification or recognition of local fire departments by the State Fire Commission.
Series 87-07 – Standards for the Certification and Continuing Education of Municipal, County, and Other Public Sector Building Code Officials, Inspectors, and Plans Examiners
Outlines standards for the certification and continuing education of building code officials and inspectors.
Series 87-08 – Volunteer Firefighters' Training, Equipment, and Operating Standards
Sets standards for the training, equipment, and operations of volunteer firefighters.
Series 87-09 – Contested Case Hearing Procedures for State Fire Commission
Establishes procedures for contested case hearings before the State Fire Commission.
Series 87-10 – Fire Prevention and Control in State Facilities
Provides guidelines for fire prevention and control measures in state facilities.
Series 87-11 – Fire Safety Standards for Public Schools
Sets fire safety standards for public schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Series 87-12 – Junior Firefighters
Regulates the participation of junior firefighters in fire-related activities.
Series 87-13 – Fireworks Display Regulations
Establishes regulations for the safe conduct of fireworks displays.
Series 87-14 – Fire Safety Standards for Health Care Facilities
Sets fire safety standards specifically for health care facilities.
📌 Accessing the Rules
You can access the full text of Title 87 and its series through the following resources:
Justia: Provides the full text of Title 87 and its series. (regulations.justia.com)
Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute: Offers access to Title 87 and its series. (law.cornell.edu)
West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office: Provides official versions of the rules. (apps.sos.wv.gov)
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