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OR Rev Stat § 476.090 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.090 - Records of fires.

(1) The Department of the State Fire Marshal shall keep a record of all fires occurring in this state and of all facts concerning the same, including statistics as to the extent of such fires and the damage caused, whether such losses were covered by insurance, and if so, in what amount. All such records shall be public, except any testimony, information or other evidence taken in an investigation under ORS 476.010 to 476.090, 476.155 to 476.170, 476.210 to 476.270 and 479.180, which shall be considered investigatory information as described in ORS 192.345. (2) This section shall not apply to forestlands under the jurisdiction of the State Forester. [Amended by 1967 c.417 §3; 1981 c.701 §1; 2021 c.539 §125] Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021 (second note under 476.020). Note: The amendments to 476.090 by section 125, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) The State Fire Marshal shall keep a record of all fires occurring in this state and of all facts concerning the same, including statistics as to the extent of such fires and the damage caused, whether such losses were covered by insurance, and if so, in what amount. All such records shall be public, except any testimony, information or other evidence taken in an investigation under ORS 476.010 to 476.090, 476.155 to 476.170, 476.210 to 476.270 and 479.180, which shall be considered investigatory information as described in ORS 192.345. (2) This section shall not apply to forestlands under the jurisdiction of the State Forester.
OR Rev Stat § 476.110 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.110 - State police to enforce fire laws.

The Department of State Police shall employ a sufficient number of state police who shall perform the duties of enforcement of criminal laws and other statutes of Oregon with reference to the suppression and punishment of arson and fraudulent claims and practices in connection with fire laws. [Amended by 1963 c.523 §7; 1965 c.602 §4; 1967 c.417 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 476.113 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.113 - Designation of regions; regional appeal advisory boards; qualifications of members.

(1) The State Fire Marshal may by order from time to time designate not more than seven regions within the state and establish regional appeal advisory boards for each of the designated regions. (2) Each regional appeal advisory board shall consist of three regular members and three alternate members appointed by the State Fire Marshal. A member or alternate member of a regional appeal advisory board shall receive no compensation for services as a member, but, subject to any other applicable law regulating travel and other expenses for state offices, shall receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. All appointed members must be persons qualified by experience and training. At least one member of each board must be a qualified architect who has practiced the profession for at least two years. Appointments shall be made for three-year terms. Any member may be removed by the State Fire Marshal for cause. Upon the death, resignation or removal of any member, a successor shall be appointed by the State Fire Marshal to serve the balance of the unexpired term. No member of a regional appeal advisory board shall sit in a case in which the member is interested and if any such case comes before the board, an alternate shall act in the place of the member. [1965 c.602 §7(1),(2); 2005 c.22 §354]
OR Rev Stat § 476.115 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.115 - Functions of regional appeal advisory boards; reports submitted to board.

(1) Each regional appeal advisory board shall: (a) Elect a chairperson to whom referral of any matter by the State Fire Marshal shall be effective as to all board members, and who shall call and preside over meetings. (b) Consider, and make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal concerning, any application for adjustment or variance arising within that region and referred to the board by the State Fire Marshal within 15 days after such referral. With relation to the referred matter the board may hold a hearing and receive testimony. The recommendations of the board shall be made in writing to the State Fire Marshal and shall be accompanied by a summary of any testimony received, any documentary or physical evidence received, any affidavit submitted by applicant and a summary of any special facts found by the board. (c) Hear and consider, and make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal concerning, any appeal from an order made appealable by law, within 15 days after referral of such appeal to the board by the State Fire Marshal. Such recommendations shall be accompanied by the same summaries and evidentiary matter as in the case of an application for adjustment or variance referred to the board. (d) Make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal concerning any matter referred to the board by the State Fire Marshal or considered by the board on its own motion, relating to fire prevention, protection from fire or other safety measures. (2) At the time of each appeals board meeting a deputy state fire marshal shall submit to the board a report containing the pertinent facts and the manner in which the statutes or regulations apply to the case in point. [1965 c.602 §7(3)]
OR Rev Stat § 476.120 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.120 - Minimum standards for protection of life and property.

The State Fire Marshal, in making rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the protection of life and property against fire, shall consider as evidence of generally accepted standards the applicable standards prescribed from time to time by the National Fire Protection Association. The State Fire Marshal may request consideration and recommendations from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training before adopting any such regulations. [1963 c.523 §4; 1967 c.417 §5; 1973 c.667 §19; 1993 c.185 §28; 1997 c.853 §42]
OR Rev Stat § 476.130 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.130 - Statistical reports; price; sale; deposit of proceeds.

(1) The State Fire Marshal may from time to time cause to be prepared statistical reports on the history and condition of state fire defenses, and an analysis of contributing factors of fire causes for the period of the report. Such reports may be printed at the expense of the Department of the State Fire Marshal and sold at a price not to exceed cost of printing and distribution. Receipts from the sale of such material shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and shall be placed in the State Fire Marshal Fund. (2) The State Fire Marshal may fix a sale price for each copy of any publication of the department supplied to private persons interested therein, when such publication has been approved as provided by law. [1965 c.602 §8; 2021 c.539 §126] Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021 (second note under 476.020). Note: The amendments to 476.130 by section 126, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) The State Fire Marshal may from time to time cause to be prepared statistical reports on the history and condition of state fire defenses, and an analysis of contributing factors of fire causes for the period of the report. Such reports may be printed at the expense of the office of the State Fire Marshal and sold at a price not to exceed cost of printing and distribution. Receipts from the sale of such material shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and shall be placed in the State Fire Marshal Fund. (2) The State Fire Marshal may fix a sale price for each copy of any publication of the office of the State Fire Marshal supplied to private persons interested therein, when such publication has been approved as provided by law.
OR Rev Stat § 476.132 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.132 - Wildfire readiness and response capacity.

(1) The office of the State Fire Marshal shall increase the office’s wildfire readiness and response capacity to the extent the office receives funding for the increase, by means including: (a) Increasing fire prevention and response personnel and fire administrative support personnel to address planning, communications, training, deployment and safety. (b) Implementing innovative technologies and modernizing systems to expedite fire resource deployment in an efficient and safe manner. (2) The State Fire Marshal may: (a) Designate funding intended for the Oregon fire mutual aid system to support prepositioning of resources and costs. (b) Enter into contracts with federal or state agencies, other states, political subdivisions, corporations and authorities having fire suppression jurisdiction for fire prevention, suppression, coordination and response. [2021 c.592 §30b] Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Editorial adjustment for the name change has not yet been made. Note: 476.132 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 476 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 476.150 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.150 - Entry and inspection of premises; interfering with or preventing entry prohibited.

(1) The State Fire Marshal and deputies, at all reasonable hours, may enter into all buildings and upon all premises, except private residences, for the purpose of inspection to ascertain if fire hazards exist therein or thereon. Owners of private residences may request a fire inspection of their property. (2) No person shall interfere with or prevent any such inspection by such officers. (3) When any person interferes with or prevents the State Fire Marshal or deputies from making the inspection mentioned herein, the officer shall apply to the district attorney of the county wherein the inspection was made or attempted to be made, for a warrant for the arrest of the offending person, and it shall be the duty of such district attorney forthwith to prosecute such offending person. [Formerly 476.080]
OR Rev Stat § 476.155 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.155 - When judges authorized to issue inspection warrants.

Judges authorized by law to issue search warrants, upon application of the State Fire Marshal, or deputies or assistants of the State Fire Marshal, may issue an inspection warrant whenever an inspection or investigation of any building or premises is required or authorized by any state or local statute, ordinance or rule relating to fire cause investigation or fire safety inspection. [1987 c.362 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 476.160 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.160 - Circumstances under which warrant may be issued.

(1) An inspection warrant shall be issued only upon cause, supported by affidavit, particularly describing the applicant’s status in applying for the warrant, the statute, ordinance or rule requiring or authorizing the inspection or investigation, the place, building or premises to be inspected or investigated and the purpose for which the inspection or investigation is to be made including the basis upon which cause exists to inspect. In addition, the affidavit shall contain either a statement that entry had been sought and refused or facts or circumstances reasonably showing that the purposes of the inspection or investigation might be jeopardized if entry were sought without an inspection warrant. (2) Cause shall be deemed to exist in the following circumstances: (a) There is probable cause to believe that a condition of nonconformity with a fire safety standard or order exists; (b) A fire has occurred in a building or on premises the cause of which has not been determined; or (c) For the purpose of carrying out a routine, periodic inspection. [1987 c.362 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 476.165 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.165 - Establishing cause to issue warrant; content.

(1) Before issuing an inspection warrant, the judge may examine under oath the applicant or any other witness to be satisfied of the existence of grounds for granting such application. (2) If the judge is satisfied that cause for the inspection or investigation exists and that the other requirements for granting the application are satisfied, the judge shall issue the warrant, particularly describing the name and title of the person or persons authorized to execute the warrant, the building or premises to be entered and the purpose of the inspection or investigation. The warrant shall contain a direction that it be executed as provided for in ORS 476.070 and 476.150. [1987 c.362 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 476.170 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.170 - Execution of warrant.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in executing an inspection warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant, before entry, shall make a reasonable effort to present the person’s credentials, authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the building or premises and present the warrant or a copy thereof. (2) An inspection warrant must be executed and returned to the court by whom it was issued within 10 days from its date, unless such court before the expiration of such time, by indorsement thereon, extends the time for five days. After the expiration of the time prescribed by this subsection, the warrant unless executed is void. [1987 c.362 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 476.175 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.175 - Contents of citation or order.

If the State Fire Marshal or a deputy or assistant of the State Fire Marshal, or a person acting for a governmental subdivision described in ORS 476.030, inspects a structure under this chapter and issues a citation or order for nonconformity with a federal, state or local fire safety standard, the citation or order must include: (1) An exact reference to the law, regulation, rule or other source of authority that establishes the fire safety standard; and (2) A plain statement of the facts upon which the citation or order is based. [2015 c.678 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 476.220 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.220 - Report by officer investigating fire; exemption.

(1) The officer making an investigation of a fire occurring in a city, village or township shall forthwith notify the State Fire Marshal and, within one week of the occurrence of the fire, shall furnish the State Fire Marshal a written statement of all facts relating to its cause and origin, and such other information as is required by forms provided by the Department of the State Fire Marshal. (2) This section shall not apply to forestland under the jurisdiction of the State Forester. [Amended by 1967 c.417 §7; 2021 c.539 §128] Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021 (second note under 476.020). Note: The amendments to 476.220 by section 128, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) The officer making an investigation of a fire occurring in a city, village or township shall forthwith notify the State Fire Marshal and, within one week of the occurrence of the fire, shall furnish the State Fire Marshal a written statement of all facts relating to its cause and origin, and such other information as is required by forms provided by the State Fire Marshal. (2) This section shall not apply to forestland under the jurisdiction of the State Forester.
OR Rev Stat § 476.230 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.230 - Taking statements of persons knowing facts.

If in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal further investigation is necessary, the State Fire Marshal or deputy state fire marshal, with the assistance of the district attorney, shall then proceed to take or have taken the statements of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or who have means of knowledge in relation to the matter concerning which the examination is required and have such statements reduced to writing.
OR Rev Stat § 476.240 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.240 - Supplying information to and requesting action by district attorney.

If the Superintendent of State Police or an authorized assistant is of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person with arson, burning with intent to defraud or prejudice the insurer, or a similar crime, the Superintendent of State Police or authorized assistant shall furnish the district attorney with such evidence, with the names of witnesses and a copy of material testimony taken in the case, and request the district attorney to cause the arrest of such person or take such other action as the district attorney deems necessary or advisable. [Amended by 1965 c.602 §10; 1967 c.417 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 476.250 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.250 - District attorney summoning witnesses and requiring production of documents.

The district attorney may at the discretion of the district attorney, upon the application of the State Fire Marshal or chief deputy state fire marshal, issue a subpoena to summon the attendance of witnesses before the district attorney to testify in relation to any matter which by law is a subject of inquiry and investigation, and require the production of any books, papers or documents the district attorney deems pertinent to an investigation of or relating to evidence pertaining to the cause of a fire. [Amended by 1967 c.417 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 476.260 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.260 - District attorney assisting investigation of fires.

The district attorney of any county, upon request of the state, county or a municipal police agency, shall assist such officers in the investigation of any fire which in their opinion is of incendiary origin. [Amended by 1967 c.417 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 476.280 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 476 - State Fire Marshal; Protection From Fire Generally|Section 476.280 - Municipal fire departments and rural fire protection districts authorized to extinguish fires in unprotected areas.

(1) The fire chief, or the representative of the fire chief, of any duly organized municipal or rural fire protection district may extinguish any uncontrolled fire found to be burning in any unprotected area, if: (a) The governing body of the city or the district board of the rural fire protection district, as the case may be, has authorized the fire chief and the representatives of the fire chief to extinguish uncontrolled fires that are found to be burning in unprotected areas situated outside of the boundaries of the city or district and that are causing or may cause an undue jeopardy to life or property; and (b) The fire chief or the representative of the fire chief believes that such fire is causing or may cause undue jeopardy to life or property. (2) In extinguishing a fire pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the fire chief and the representatives of the fire chief may employ the same means and resources used by them to extinguish similar fires within their jurisdiction. [1971 c.683 §1]