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NE Code § 81-502.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-502.02 - Nebraska Fire Safety Appeals Board; duties; expenses; meetings.

81-502.02.  Nebraska Fire Safety Appeals Board; duties; expenses; meetings.The board shall select from among its members a chairperson and adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to govern its procedures. Any vacancy occurring in the board shall be filled in the manner in which original appointments are made. No person shall receive any compensation for services rendered as a member of the board. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177. The board shall meet at such times as the business of the board requires and at such places as may be established by its chairperson. When requested to do so by the State Fire Marshal, it shall be the duty of the board to make a study of the specific problems, questions, or appeals presented to the board. No member of the board shall sit in hearing upon any question in which such member or any corporation of which he or she is a shareholder or employee is a party.Source   Laws 1971, LB 570, § 2;   Laws 1977, LB 485, § 2;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 169;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 5;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 102.
NE Code § 81-502.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-502.03 - Nebraska Fire Safety Appeals Board; disagreement; hearing; notice; decision; written report prior to order; exception.

81-502.03.  Nebraska Fire Safety Appeals Board; disagreement; hearing; notice; decision; written report prior to order; exception.In case of disagreement concerning the propriety of any action taken or proposed to be taken by the State Fire Marshal or the application of any statute, rule, or regulation of his or her office with respect to any establishment or installation, the State Fire Marshal may, and upon application of any party in interest, shall provide for a hearing before the Nebraska Fire Safety Appeals Board in the county of the establishment or installation which is the subject of the disagreement. At least ten days' written notice shall be given to the governing body responsible for the establishment or installation involved and to any public official having jurisdiction. The board shall make a decision based upon the evidence brought forth in the hearing and issue its order accordingly. Prior to ordering any political or governmental subdivision of the State of Nebraska to make any modification in the design or construction of any public building or any modification in the location, installation, or operation of any existing equipment in any public building or to replace such equipment, the State Fire Marshal, his or her first assistant, or one of his or her deputies shall personally appear at a regular meeting of the governing board of such subdivision and present a written report stating the condition of such building or equipment and the reason why such building should be modified or such equipment should be modified or replaced, and a copy of such report shall be attached to the order. Nothing in this section shall prevent the State Fire Marshal from ordering necessary repairs, and nothing in sections 81-502.01 to 81-502.03 shall prevent the State Fire Marshal, when actual and immediate danger to life exists, from ordering and requiring the occupants to vacate a building or structure subject to his or her jurisdiction.Source   Laws 1971, LB 570, § 3;   Laws 1977, LB 485, § 3;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 6.
NE Code § 81-502.04 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-502.04 - Rules and regulations; enforcement; procedure.

81-502.04.  Rules and regulations; enforcement; procedure.The enforcement of rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Fire Marshal under section 81-503.01 shall be as follows:(1) Any order of the State Fire Marshal under the authority granted to him or her by sections 81-502 and 81-503.01 shall be in writing addressed to the owner or person in charge of the premises affected by such order;(2) If the affected party or organization does not comply with the final order, the State Fire Marshal shall apply to the district court of the county in which the premises are located to obtain court enforcement of the order. The county attorney of the county in which the action is brought shall represent the State Fire Marshal and the action shall be brought in the name of the State of Nebraska and be tried the same as any action in equity; and(3) If the affected party or organization feels that the order of the State Fire Marshal is not necessary for the safety and welfare of the persons using or to use the premises regarding which the order is made, the party or organization may appeal such order, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1973, LB 180, § 2;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 7;   Laws 1988, LB 352, § 167;  Laws 2018, LB889, § 2;  Laws 2019, LB195, § 2.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 81-503 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-503 - State Fire Marshal; first assistant; appointment; other employees; duties; uniforms.

81-503.  State Fire Marshal; first assistant; appointment; other employees; duties; uniforms.(1) The State Fire Marshal may appoint a first assistant fire marshal and such deputies, inspectors, and other persons as in his or her discretion may be necessary to carry into effect sections 81-501.01 to 81-531 and 81-5,151 to 81-5,157, the Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, and any other statutory duties imposed upon the State Fire Marshal. He or she may also, at his or her pleasure, remove such first assistant and any of such deputies as he or she may deem advisable. The deputies and inspectors shall perform such duties and have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, and immunities granted by law. The State Fire Marshal may also employ such clerical assistants, office employees, and other persons as he or she may deem advisable and necessary to carry such duties into effect.(2) The State Fire Marshal, the first assistant fire marshal, each deputy, and each inspector shall wear full uniform when performing statutory duties. The State Fire Marshal shall determine the type of clothing, in relation to the duty being performed, necessary to meet the full uniform requirement.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 3, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 81-5503;   R.S.1943, § 81-503;   Laws 1947, c. 314, § 1, p. 951;   Laws 1953, c. 330, § 1, p. 1088;   Laws 1957, c. 375, § 1, p. 1315;   Laws 1969, c. 763, § 10, p. 2891;   Laws 1983, LB 498, § 6;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 8;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 80.  Cross References   Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, see section 81-552.  Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, see section 81-15,117.
NE Code § 81-503.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-503.01 - State Fire Code; State Fire Marshal; duties; contents; enforcement; plans; review; late penalty.

81-503.01.  State Fire Code; State Fire Marshal; duties; contents; enforcement; plans; review; late penalty.(1) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations constituting a State Fire Code. At a minimum, the State Fire Code shall cover:(a) The prevention of fires;(b) The storage, sale, and use of flammable liquids, combustibles, and fireworks;(c) Electrical wiring and heating, protection equipment devices, materials, furnishings, and other safeguards within structures necessary to promote safety and reduce loss by fire;(d) The means and adequacy of exits, in case of fire, in assembly, educational, institutional, residential, mercantile, office, storage, and industrial-type occupancies as such structures are defined in the State Fire Code;(e) All other buildings, structures, and enclosures in which numbers of persons congregate from time to time for any purpose, whether privately or publicly owned;(f) Design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, and utilization of liquefied petroleum gases, specifying the odorization of such gases and the degree thereof;(g) Chemicals, prozylin plastics, X-ray nitrocellulose films, or any other hazardous material that may now or hereafter exist;(h) Tanks used for the storage of regulated substances pursuant to the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act; and(i) Accessibility standards and specifications adopted pursuant to section 81-5,147.(2) Not later than July 1, 2019, the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated as part of the State Fire Code shall conform generally to the standards recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet Number 1, known as the Fire Code, 2012 edition, the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet Number 101, known as the Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, and associated pamphlets, but not when doing so would impose an unduly severe or costly burden without substantially contributing to the safety of persons or property.(3) The State Fire Marshal shall enforce the State Fire Code through inspections, code compliance, and orders. Plans for compliance with the State Fire Code shall be reviewed by the State Fire Marshal. Plans submitted after remodeling or construction has begun shall be accompanied by a penalty of fifty dollars in addition to the plan review fee established pursuant to subdivision (4)(a) of section 81-505.01.(4) Rules and regulations adopted and promulgated as part of the State Fire Code shall apply to sites or structures in public ownership listed on the National Register of Historic Places but without destroying the historic quality thereof.Source  Laws 2018, LB889, § 3;  Laws 2021, LB37, § 2.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References  Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, see section 81-15,117.
NE Code § 81-504 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-504 - State Fire Marshal; legal counsel; appointment by Attorney General; compensation.

81-504.  State Fire Marshal; legal counsel; appointment by Attorney General; compensation.The Attorney General may appoint a special attorney to assist and advise the State Fire Marshal. The attorney appointed for this purpose shall at all times be under the supervision of the Attorney General, who shall fix his or her compensation, which shall be paid wholly out of the State Fire Marshal Cash Fund.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 4, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 81-5504;   R.S.1943, § 81-504;  Laws 2004, LB 1091, § 12.
NE Code § 81-505 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-505 - First assistant and deputies; duties.

81-505.  First assistant and deputies; duties.The duties of the first assistant and the deputies shall be to operate under the direction of and to assist the State Fire Marshal in the execution of sections 81-501.01 to 81-531 and 81-5,151 to 81-5,157, the Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, and any other statutory duties imposed upon the State Fire Marshal. In the event of a vacancy in the office of State Fire Marshal and until a successor is appointed or during the absence or disability of that officer, the first assistant fire marshal, with the assent and approval of the Governor, shall assume the duties of that office.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 5, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 81-5505;   R.S.1943, § 81-505;   Laws 1969, c. 763, § 11, p. 2892;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 9;   Laws 1993, LB 251, § 5;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 81.  Cross References   Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, see section 81-552.  Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, see section 81-15,117.
NE Code § 81-506 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-506 - Fires; investigation by city or county authorities; reports to State Fire Marshal required.

81-506.  Fires; investigation by city or county authorities; reports to State Fire Marshal required.The chief of the fire department of every city or village in which a fire department is established, the mayor of every incorporated city in which no fire department exists, the town clerk of every organized township, or the county commissioner in every commissioner district in counties not under township organization without the limits of any organized city or village shall investigate or cause to be investigated the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire occurring in such city, village, township, or commissioner district by which property has been destroyed or damaged. All fires of unknown origin shall be reported, and such officers shall especially make investigation and report as to whether such fire was the result of carelessness, accident, or design. Such investigation shall begin immediately after the occurrence of such fire, and the State Fire Marshal shall have the right to supervise and direct such investigation whenever he or she deems it expedient or necessary. The officer making the investigation of fires occurring in cities, villages, townships, or commissioner districts shall forthwith notify the State Fire Marshal and shall, within one week of the occurrence of the fire, furnish him or her written statement of all the facts relating to the cause and origin of the fire and such further information as he or she may call for.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 6, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 81-5506;   R.S.1943, § 81-506;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 11.
NE Code § 81-507 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-507 - State Fire Marshal; records and statistics on fires required.

81-507.  State Fire Marshal; records and statistics on fires required.The State Fire Marshal shall keep in his office a record by alphabetical index, name of town, and by county and precinct in all unincorporated territory, of all the fires occurring in the state, together with all facts, statistics and circumstances, including the cause and origin of the fires, which may be determined by the investigation provided by section 81-506. Such reports and statistics shall be at all times open to public inspection.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 6, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 81-5506;   R.S.1943, § 81-507.
NE Code § 81-508 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-508 - State Fire Marshal; arson; investigations; evidence.

81-508.  State Fire Marshal; arson; investigations; evidence.The State Fire Marshal shall, when in his opinion further investigation is necessary, take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have any means of knowledge in relation to the matter as to which an examination is herein required to be made, and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing. If he shall be of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, he shall file complaint with the county attorney, who shall cause such person to be arrested and charged with such offense. The fire marshal shall furnish to the proper prosecuting attorney all such evidence, together with a copy of all names of all witnesses and all the information obtained by him, including a 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 result of all cases finally disposed of.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 7, p. 481;   C.S.1929, § 81-5507;   R.S.1943, § 81-508. Annotations It is statutory duty of fire marshal to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of every fire. McHugh v. Ridgell, 105 Neb. 212, 180 N.W. 75 (1920).
NE Code § 81-510 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-510 - State Fire Marshal; investigations; witnesses; disobedience of subpoena or contumacy; penalty.

81-510.  State Fire Marshal; investigations; witnesses; disobedience of subpoena or contumacy; penalty.Disobedience of any subpoena in such proceedings, or contumacy of a witness, may, upon application of the State Fire Marshal to the district court of the county in which the offense was committed, be punished by the district court in the same manner as if the proceedings were pending in such court.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 9, p. 483;   C.S.1929, § 81-5509;   R.S.1943, § 81-510.
NE Code § 81-511 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-511 - Buildings; entry and inspection by State Fire Marshal; when authorized.

81-511.  Buildings; entry and inspection by State Fire Marshal; when authorized.In the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of sections 81-501.01 to 81-531, the State Fire Marshal and any of his subordinates, may, at all times of the day and night, enter upon and examine any building or premises where a fire is in progress or has occurred, and other buildings and premises adjoining or near thereto.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 10, p. 483;   C.S.1929, § 81-5510;   R.S.1943, § 81-511.
NE Code § 81-512 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-512 - Buildings; entry and inspection; when authorized.

81-512.  Buildings; entry and inspection; when authorized.The State Fire Marshal, his or her first assistant, deputies, and subordinates, the chief of the fire department of each city or village where a fire department is established, the mayor of a city, the chairperson of the board of trustees of a village where no fire department exists, or the clerk of a township or the county commissioner of a commissioner district in territory without the limits of a city or village, at all reasonable hours, may enter into all buildings and upon all premises within his or her jurisdiction for the purposes of examination, in harmony with sections 81-501.01 to 81-531, the Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, the Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, and any other statutory duties imposed upon the State Fire Marshal.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 11, p. 483;   C.S.1929, § 81-5511;   R.S.1943, § 81-512;   Laws 1993, LB 251, § 7.  Cross References   Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969, see section 81-552.  Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act, see section 81-15,117.
NE Code § 81-520 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-520 - Buildings; fire hazards; abatement; penalty.

81-520.  Buildings; fire hazards; abatement; penalty.The State Fire Marshal or any deputy or inspector who finds in any building or upon or beneath any premises any combustibles or explosive material, rubbish, rags, waste, oil, gasoline, or inflammable matter of any kind endangering the safety of such building or property or the occupants thereof or the occupants of adjoining buildings shall order such materials removed or such dangerous condition abated within a specified time. Such order shall be in writing and directed generally to the owner, lessee, agent, or occupant of such building or premises, and any such owner, lessee, agent, or occupant upon whom such order shall be served who fails to comply with such order within the time prescribed in the order shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. Such material may be removed or dangerous condition abated at the expense of the owner of such building and premises or the person upon whom such service is so made, or both, and the State Fire Marshal may maintain all necessary actions for the recovery thereof.Source   Laws 1925, c. 183, § 19, p. 487;   C.S.1929, § 81-5519;   R.S.1943, § 81-520;   Laws 1988, LB 893, § 15;   Laws 1993, LB 251, § 9.
NE Code § 81-520.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-520.01 - Statewide open burning ban; waiver; permit; fee.

81-520.01.  Statewide open burning ban; waiver; permit; fee.(1) There shall be a statewide open burning ban on all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, and fires for the purpose of clearing land.(2) The fire chief of a local fire department may waive an open burning ban under subsection (1) of this section for an area under the local fire department's jurisdiction by issuing an open burning permit to a person requesting permission to conduct open burning. The permit issued by the fire chief to a person desiring to conduct open burning shall be in writing, signed by the fire chief, and on a form prescribed by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall provide local fire departments with such forms.(3) The fire chief of a local fire department may waive the open burning ban in the local fire department's jurisdiction when conditions are acceptable to the chief. Anyone intending to burn in such jurisdiction when the open burning ban has been waived shall notify the fire chief of his or her intention to burn prior to starting the burn.(4) The fire chief of a local fire department may adopt standards listing the conditions acceptable for issuing a permit to conduct open burning under subsection (2) of this section.(5) The local fire department may charge a fee, not to exceed ten dollars, for each such permit issued. This fee shall be remitted to the governing body for inclusion in the general funds allocated to the fire department. Such funds shall not reduce the tax requirements for the fire department. No such fee shall be collected from any state or political subdivision to which such a permit is issued to conduct open burning under subsection (2) of this section in the course of such state's or political subdivision's official duties.Source   Laws 1980, LB 810, § 2;   Laws 1982, LB 790, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 408, § 1;  Laws 2011, LB248, § 1. Annotations A permit issued under this section is a license and does not create any contractual liability between the person obtaining the permit and the fire district that issues it. Syracuse Rur. Fire Dist. v. Pletan, 254 Neb. 393, 577 N.W.2d 527 (1998).
NE Code § 81-520.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-520.02 - Open burning ban; range-management burning; violations; penalty.

81-520.02.  Open burning ban; range-management burning; violations; penalty.Any person violating the statewide open burning ban established by section 81-520.01 or violating sections 81-520.03 to 81-520.05 shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1980, LB 810, § 3;   Laws 1989, LB 19, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 408, § 2.
NE Code § 81-520.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-520.03 - Land-management burning, defined; fire chief of local fire department; designate member of department.

81-520.03.  Land-management burning, defined; fire chief of local fire department; designate member of department.(1) For purposes of sections 81-520.01 to 81-520.05, the fire chief of a local fire department may designate a member of the local fire department to share the powers and duties of the fire chief under such sections, except adopting standards pursuant to subsection (4) of section 81-520.01.(2) For purposes of sections 81-520.04 and 81-520.05, land-management burning means the controlled application of fire to existing vegetative matter on land utilized for grazing, pasture, forests, or grassland to control weeds, pests, insects, and disease, prevent wildland fires, manage watersheds, care for windbreaks, and conduct scientific research.Source   Laws 1994, LB 408, § 3;  Laws 2011, LB248, § 2.