[§132-33]  Powers and duties generally.  (a)  The office shall:

     (1)  Review and assess the fire risk of the State;

     (2)  Coordinate fire protection efforts among local agencies for the State;

     (3)  Review and propose amendments to the state fire code, in consultation with and in consideration of recommendations provided by the state fire council for the state fire council's consideration in its adoption of or amendments to the state fire code;

     (4)  Review the emergency resources that are available in the State to be deployed to address fires;

     (5)  Work with state and county law enforcement agencies for enforcement of the state fire code; provided that law enforcement agencies shall have primary law enforcement jurisdiction;

     (6)  Upon request of a county official having enforcement responsibility and a showing of unusual fire hazard or other special circumstances, investigate and make appropriate recommendations.  The state fire marshal may investigate or cause an investigation to be made to determine the probable cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire and shall classify the findings as the state fire marshal may find appropriate to promote fire protection and prevention.  The state fire marshal shall coordinate and consult with county authorities in the event that the state fire marshal needs to summon witnesses related to a fire investigation;

     (7)  Conduct inspections of state buildings and facilities to ensure fire safety compliance;

     (8)  Oversee the training and certification of fire inspectors and investigators in the State; and

     (9)  Maintain records of all fires in the State, including the causes and circumstances.

     (b)  The office shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to implement this part. [L 2025, c 302, pt of §3]