The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-05-02
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Z fire marshal for cause for the good Of the
service, otherwise they shall hold their posi-.
tlons as long as they are rendering faithful
and efficient service. regardless of tnesr ipolft
ical aifilia tons. t. -, is-@ ~ - =
special attorney for the department. whose
work. shall be under the Supervision of the
a ast;ay general, who shall fix his compen,
SatlOn, such compensation to be paid out
OF the fund created under this act.
g.. Sec. s. The: duties of the chief assistant
and the deputy fire marshals shall be to as
sist the state fire marshal. In the event OF 8
vacancy in the office OF state fire marshal an 1
until q successor is appointed, or during the
absence and disability Of that officer. the CHIEF
assistant fire marshal shall assume the duties
II that office.
Sec G. ]. The chief of the fire depart,
Of every city or village gd NV which mr.
every Incorporated city in which no fire depart
ment exists, and the president of the village
no o| fire department Exists and the town cIeri
Of every organized township without the limit:
Of any ORGANIZED city or village shan invest
origin and circumstances OF every fire occur
ring in such city, village or town by which
the damage exceeds twenty-five dollars except
that all fires Of unknown orig In shall be re-
ported. and shall especially make inyestigatior
as to whether such fire was the result OF care
lessness accident or design.
:. Such investigation shall be begun with
in two days of the occurrence Of such FIRE
and the state fire marshal shall have the RICH,
to supervise and direct such investigation
whenever he deems it expediept Or necessary.
g. The officer making Investigation Of fires
occurring in cities, villages and towns shall
forthwith notify said state fire marshal and
shall within one week Of the occurrence OF
the fire, furnish to the said fire marshal a
written statement of all the facts relating to
and origin Of the fire. and such IUr-
Their Information may be called for by the
blanks furnished by said state fire marshal.
a record of all fires occurring in the state,
together with all facts, statistics and ctrcum-
Y BE- the b% GIN Of
vided by this act; such statistics shall be at
all times open to public inspection.
In his opinion further investigation Is neces-
sary. take cause to be taken the testimony
Of Of aes or to any
knowledge in relation to the matter as to
which an examination is herein required to oe
to writing; and If he shall be of the opinion
that there is evidence sufficient to charge any
person with the crime Of arson he shall cause
such person to be arrested and charged with
such offense, and shall furnish to the proper
prosecuting attorney all such evidence, to-
and all the information obtained by him, In
Guiding copy Of all pertinent and material
testimony taken in the case; and shall keep a
record Of the proceedings and progress made
in all such prosecutions for arson and the re-
suit Of all cases finally disposed of.
assistant fire marshal. and deputy state fire
rarshals shall each have the power in any
county Of the state Of Minnesota. to summon
them. or either of them, to testify in relation
to any matter which is by the provisions Of
ton. and NAV require the production of any
book. paper or document deemed pertinent
thereto by them either of them. Such sum
mons shall be served in the same manner and
have the effect subpoenas from dis
trict courts All witnesses shall receive the
district courts which shall be paid out of the
fire marshal fund upon vouchers signed by the
state fire marshal chief assistant fire marshal
ncsses shall have attended, and such officer
shall at the close of the Investigation wherein
sue witness was e" certify to
witness. which certificate shall be filed in the
office of the state fire marshal. All investi-
state fire marshal Or his subordnates. may,
in his discretion be private, and persons other
than those required to be present by, the pro-
visions of this act may be excluded from
the place where such investigation is held.
and witnesses may be kept separate and apart
from, each other and not allowed to commune
examined.
Sall state nro marShal Chlef assistant
state fire marshal, and deputy state fire mar
shals each hereby authorized and en-
powered to administer oaths and affirmations
to any person appearing witnesses before
them: and false swearing In any matter or
proceeding aforesaid shall be deemed perjury
and shall be punished as such.
3. Any witness who refuses to be sworn.
or who refuses to testify Or who disobeys any
lawful order of said state fire marshal, chief
assistant fire marshal or deputy state fire
marshal relation to said Investigation.
who tails refuses to produce any paper.
book or document touching any matter under
temptous conduct. after being summoned to
appear before them to give testimony in rela-
nation Investigation as aforesaid, may be
summarily punished by the said state fire
marshal, chief assistant state fire marshal or
deputy state fire marshals, for contempt
by fine in sum not exceeding hundred
dollalS Or be committed to the county Jail
until such time such person may be willing
to comply with any reasonable order made by
the said state fire marshal, chief assistant
state fire marshal or deputy state fire mar
the provision of Chapter 81, Section $685.
Revised Laws 1905.
Sec. o. Disobedence Of any subpoena in
such proceeding. or contumacy Of witness,
may. upon application Of the state fire mar
shall, be punished by any district court in the
same manner as if the proceedings were pend
ing in such court.
Sec 10. In the performance Of the duties
imposed by the provisions Of this chapter
the state fire marshal and such Of his sub
ordnates. al all times Of day night may
enter upon and examine any building prem
buildings sss't and premises adjoining or near
thereto.
Sec. H. The state fire marshal, his chief
assistant. deputies and subordinates, the chief
of he fire department Of each city or village
where fire department is established, the
village fire
department exists. or the clerk Of township
IN territory without the limits OF a city or
all buildings and upon all premises within
their jurisdiction for the purpose of examina-
ton.
Sec. T.. II the state fire marshal, chief
assistant assistant state fire marshal: or deputy fire
finds building or other structure. which for
want Of proper repair, by reason of age and
dilapidated condition, defective or poorly in
fective ehimneys, detective ' gas connec-
tons, defective heating apparatus, or for
oh s5o fire or and wS,cb is
or structure is situated as to endanger
other buildings. or property, such officer shall
order such building buildings to be re-
paired. torn down, demolished. materials re-
moved and all dangerous conditions remedied.
If such officer finds in building upon any
premises any combustible or explosive ma
tera!, rubbish, rags, waste. oils. gasoline or
intlammable conditions Of any kind, danger
Gus TO me safety OF SUCH buildings or proper
ty. he shall order such materials removed or
conditions remedied. Such order shall be
made against the owner lessee. agent occu-
pant Of such building or premises, and after
the service thereof provided in Section IA
of this act. the owner. lessee agent &C.
cupant of such building structure as the
case may be- shall comply with such order
within the time fixed in said order. Any
persons who shall interfere in any way with
the state fire marshal. chief assistant fire
marshal deputy fire marshals in the per-
Torrance of their duties herein shall be
guilty of q misdenleanor.