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WV Code § 15A-8-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 8. Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board|§15A-8-3. Governing Body; Organization and Meetings; Quorum; Administrative Expenses

(a) The board shall consist of the voting members of the board as provided for in §15A-8-2 of this code and shall exercise all the powers given to the authority in this article. On the second Monday of July of each odd-numbered year, the board shall meet to elect a chairman and a secretary from among its own members. The Secretary of the Department of Administration or his or her designated representative shall serve as treasurer of the board. The board shall otherwise meet two times a year, unless a special meeting is called by its chairman.(b) A majority of the members of the board constitute a quorum, and a quorum must be present for the board to conduct business. Unless the bylaws require a larger number, action may be taken by majority vote of the members present.(c) The board shall prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the manner in which the business of the authority is conducted and shall review and approve the budget prepared by the executive director annually.(d) All costs incidental to the administration of the board shall be paid from the jail operation fund by the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
WV Code § 15A-9-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-1. Office Created; Appointment of Chief Hearing Examiner

(a) The Office of Administrative Hearings is created as a separate operating agency within the department.(b) The secretary shall appoint a director of the office who serves as the administrative head of the office and as Chief Hearing Examiner.(c) The Chief Hearing Examiner shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state who is admitted to the practice of law in this state.(d) The salary of the Chief Hearing Examiner shall be set by the secretary of the department. (e) In addition to adherence to the code of conduct set forth in 6B-2-5a of this code, the Chief Hearing Examiner during his or her term shall:(1) Not engage directly or indirectly in any activity, occupation, or business interfering or inconsistent with his or her duties as Chief Hearing Examiner;(2) Not hold any other appointed public office or any elected public office or any other position of public trust; and(3) Not be a candidate for any elected public office, or serve on or under any committee of, any political party.(f) The Chief Hearing Examiner serves at the will and pleasure of the secretary.
WV Code § 15A-9-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-2. Organization of Office

(a) The Chief Hearing Examiner is the chief administrator of the Office of Administrative Hearings and he or she may employ hearing examiners and other clerical personnel necessary for the proper administration of this article.(1) The Chief Hearing Examiner may delegate administrative duties to other employees, but the Chief Hearing Examiner is responsible for all official delegated acts.(2) All employees of the Office of Administrative Hearings are classified exempt.(b) The Chief Hearing Examiner shall:(1) Direct and supervise the work of the office staff;(2) Hold hearings; (3) Make hearing assignments;(4) Maintain the records of the office;(5) Review and approve decisions of hearing examiners as to legal accuracy, clarity, and other requirements; and(6) Perform the other duties necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) The administrative expenses of the office shall be included within the annual budget of the Division of Administrative Services.
WV Code § 15A-9-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-3. Jurisdiction of Office of Administrative Hearings

Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Office of Administrative Hearings has jurisdiction to hear and determine all:(1) Level one grievance proceedings for all divisions of the department, except for the State Police. (2) Appeals from decisions or orders of the State Fire Commission, except as otherwise provided in 15A-10-9(b) of this code;(3) Other matters for which a hearing examiner is necessary within the department or any division of the department; and(4) Other matters which may be conferred upon the office by statute or legislatively approved rules.
WV Code § 15A-9-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-4. Hearing Procedures

(a) All level one grievance hearings before the office shall be heard in accordance with practices and procedures as set forth in 6C-2-1 et seq. of this code. (b) All hearings on appeals before the office shall be heard de novo and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the contested case procedure set forth in 29A-5-1 et seq. of this code. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the division head, or the Fire Commission, may be represented at hearings conducted by the office and evidence submitted by the division head may be considered in such hearings with or without such representation.(2) The West Virginia Rules of Evidence governing proceedings in the courts of this state shall be given like effect in hearings held before a hearing examiner. All testimony shall be given under oath.(3) The hearing examiner may request proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from the parties prior to the issuance by the office of the decision in the matter.(c) Hearings and all records of hearings are exempt from the requirements of 29B-1-1 et seq. of this code, until the results of the hearing have been rendered: Provided, That once the decision is rendered, the records may be exempt from disclosure, pursuant to 29B-1-4 or other applicable section of this code.
WV Code § 15A-9-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-5. Rule-Making Authority

The Office of Administrative Hearings may propose legislative and procedural rules in accordance with the provisions of chapter 29A of this code in order to implement the provisions of this article and to carry out the duties prescribed therein.
WV Code § 15A-9-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-6. Duty to Provide Notice of Change of Address

Any person who has any pending contested matter before the Office of Administrative Hearings is required to provide notice of a change in address in writing at least 10 days prior to any scheduled hearing in which they are a party. If the persons final hearing is held prior to the persons change in address, then the person is required to provide the written notice prior to the issuance of the final order in their case. Written notice must be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, facsimile, or by electronic mail, to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
WV Code § 15A-9-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings|§15A-9-7. Transition From Divisions of the Department to the Office of Administrative Hearings

(a) In order to implement an orderly and efficient transition of the administrative hearing process from the many divisions of the department, the secretary may establish interim policies and procedures for the transfer of administrative hearings, appeals from decisions or orders of, as contemplated by this article, currently administered by the separate divisions and the Fire Commission, no later than October 1, 2020.(b) On the effective date of this article, all equipment and records necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article shall be transferred from the many divisions of the department to the Office of Administrative Hearings: Provided, That in order to provide for a smooth transition, the secretary may establish interim policies and procedures, determine how the equipment and records are to be transferred and provide that the transfers provided for in this subsection take effect no later than October 1, 2020.
WV Code § 15A-10-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-4. Enforcement Standards

(a) In the enforcement of the State Building Code and State Fire Code, the State Fire Marshal shall provide compliance alternatives for historic structures as provided for in 29-1-5 of this code, which compliance alternatives shall take into account the historic integrity of the historic structures, and shall coordinate with the Director of the Archives and History Division the application of the rules of that division.(b) In interpretation and application, the State Fire Code shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion: Provided, That the State Fire Marshal shall provide compliance alternatives for historic structures and sites as provided in 29-1-5 of this code, which compliance alternatives shall take into account the historic integrity of the historic structures and sites. Whenever any other state law, county or municipal ordinance, or regulation of any agency thereof, is more stringent or imposes a higher standard than is required by the State Fire Code, the provisions of the state law, county or municipal ordinance, or regulation of any agency thereof governs, if they are not inconsistent with the laws of West Virginia and are not contrary to recognized standards and good engineering practices: Provided, however, That, on and after July 1, 2010, if a municipal or county fire ordinance or regulation of any agency thereof is more stringent or imposes a higher standard than is required by the State Fire Code, it must be presented for review and approval and sanctioned for use by the State Fire Commission. In any question, the decision of the State Fire Commission determines the relative priority of any such state law, county or municipal ordinance, or regulation of any agency thereof and determines compliance with state fire rules by officials of the state, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions of the state.
WV Code § 15A-10-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-5. General Rule-Making Authority; Appointment of Advisory Boards

(a) The State Fire Marshal may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code, establishing state standards and fee schedules for the licensing, registration, certification, regulation and continuing education of persons which will conduct inspections relating to the State Building Code, which include, but are not limited to, building code officials, inspectors, plans examiners, and home inspectors.(b) The State Fire Marshal shall propose rules for legislative approval requiring applicants for home inspector licensing, registration, or certification to submit to a state and national criminal history record check as set forth in this section and may deny licensing, registration, or certification based upon the results of the criminal history record check.(c) The State Fire Marshal may establish advisory boards as it considers appropriate to encourage representative participation in subsequent rulemaking from groups or individuals with an interest in any aspect of the rules promulgated by the State Fire Marshal.
WV Code § 15A-10-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-6. Responsibilities of Insurance Companies in Fire Loss Investigation

(a) The State Fire Marshal or any deputy or assistant fire marshals under the authority of the fire marshal may request any insurance company investigating a fire loss of real or personal property to release any information in its possession relative to that loss. The company shall release the information and cooperate with any official authorized to request such information pursuant to this section. The information shall include, but not be limited to:(1) Any policy in force;(2) Any application for a policy;(3) Premium payment records;(4) History of previous claims; and(5) Material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss, and any other relevant evidence.(b) Any insurance company shall notify the State Fire Marshal if it has reason to believe, based on its investigation of a fire loss to real or personal property, that the fire was caused by other than accidental means. The company shall furnish the State Fire Marshal with pertinent information acquired during its investigation and cooperate with the courts and administrative agencies of the state, and any official mentioned, or referred to, in subsection (a) of this section.(c) In the absence of fraud, no insurance company or person who furnishes information on its behalf, shall be liable for any oral or written statement or any other action necessary to supply information required pursuant to this section.(d) Any information furnished pursuant to this section shall be held in confidence, and is exempt from the provisions of 29B-1-1 et seq. of this code, until such time as its release may be required pursuant to a criminal proceeding.(e) Any official mentioned, or referred to, in subsection (a) of this section may be required to testify as to any information in his or her possession regarding the fire loss of real or personal property in any civil action in which any person seeks recovery under a policy against an insurance company for the fire loss.
WV Code § 15A-10-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-8. Annual Reports

The State Fire Marshal shall transmit annually to the Governor an annual report, pursuant to 5-1-20 of this code. Said annual report shall include the activities of the State Fire Commission which are reportable pursuant to 5-1-20 of this code.
WV Code § 15A-10-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-9. Maintenance of Fire Hazard; Order for Repair or Demolition; Order to Contain Notice to Comply; Right to Appeal

(a) No person shall erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain, or use any building, structure, or equipment, or use any land in such a way to endanger life or property from the hazards of fire or explosion, or in violation of any regulation, rule, or any provision or any change thereof promulgated by the State Fire Marshal or State Fire Commission. (b) Whenever the State Fire Marshal determines that any building or structure has been constructed, altered, or repaired in a manner violating the State Building Code, or State Fire Code, prior to the commencement of such construction, alteration, or repairs; or whenever he or she may determine that any building or structure constitutes a fire hazard by reason of want of repair, age, or dilapidated or abandoned condition, or otherwise, and is so situated as to endanger other buildings and property; or whenever he or she may find in any building or upon any premises any combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material, or other conditions dangerous to the safety of persons occupying the building or premises and adjacent premises or property, he or she may make reasonable orders in writing, directed to the owner of such building, structure, or premises, for the repair or demolition of such building or structure, or the removal of the combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material, as the case may be, and the remedying of any conditions found to be in violation of a regulation promulgated as aforesaid or to be dangerous to the safety of persons or property.A true copy of every order of the State Fire Marshal as provided for in this section shall be filed in the county where the premises are totally or partially located, with the county clerk who shall index and record the order in the general lien book. Upon filing, the order constitutes notice of such proceedings to all persons or parties thereafter having dealings involving said property.A statement of the expenses and administrative charges shall also be filed with the county clerk, recorded, and indexed in the general lien book and upon filing, shall become a lien against the property. Thereafter, a court supervised sale of the property to enforce the collection of the expenses and administrative charges may be prosecuted at the request of the State Fire Marshal, or the Attorney General.Every order provided for in this section shall contain a notice that compliance therewith shall be required within a period of 30 days from the date of issuance thereof and also that any person desiring to contest the validity of any such order may enter an appeal from such order to the Office of Administrative Hearings established in 15-9-1 et. seq. of this code, and then to the circuit court in the county where the premises are totally or partially located as provided in this article.
WV Code § 15A-10-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-10. Service of Repair or Demolition Order

The written order of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to 15A-10-9 of this code shall be served by delivering a true copy thereof to such owner or, if the owner is absent from the state or his or her whereabouts be unknown to the State Fire Marshal, by mailing a true copy thereof by certified mail to the said owners last known post-office address, or if no such address be known, then by certified mail to said owner in care of general delivery at the post office serving the community in which said premises lie. Delivering or mailing such order shall be accomplished within five days of the date of issuance of such order. In the event it is necessary to mail a copy of such order as aforesaid, the officer mailing the same shall also, within five days of the date of issuance of such order, post a true copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door or other prominent entrance to said premises.
WV Code § 15A-10-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-11. Work to Be Done at Expense of Owner or Occupant Upon Failure to Comply With Repair or Demolition Order; Action to Recover

In the event any owner of any building or premises served with a copy of an order as provided in 15A-10-9 and 15A-10-10 of this code shall fail substantially to comply with such order within 30 days from the date of issuance thereof, or within 30 days after any appeal from such order has been affirmed by the State Fire Marshal or by the court, the State Fire Marshal, or his or her designee, may enter into and upon the premises affected by such order and cause the building, structure, or premises to be repaired, torn down, materials removed, and all dangerous conditions to be remedied, as the case may be, at the expense of the owner and with any administrative charges as established by the State Fire Marshal also being borne by the owner, and if such person shall fail or neglect to repay the State Fire Marshal the expense and administrative charge thereby incurred by him or her within 30 days after written demand shall have been delivered or mailed to the said owner as provided in 15A-10-10 of this code, the State Fire Marshal is hereby authorized to bring an action in the name of the state to recover such expenses, with interest, and any administrative charge as established by the commission, in any court of competent jurisdiction.Upon a determination by the State Fire Marshal that the provisions of 15A-10-9 and 15A-10-10 of this code have not been met, and that such property constitutes a hazard to health or public safety, in lieu of initiating an order as therein provided, the State Fire Marshal may notify the county commission or the county health officer in order that they may perform their duties pursuant to section 7-1-3ff of this code. The State Fire Marshal may also, in lieu thereof, notify the municipality where the property is located so that the municipality may perform its duties pursuant to 8-12-14 of this code.The State Fire Marshal may designate, pursuant to this section, a designee to accomplish the building, structure, or premises to be repaired, torn down, materials removed, and all dangerous conditions to be remedied, as the case may be. The designee may include an employee of the Fire Marshal, an agent of the Fire Marshal, a vendor, a Fire Department and its employees or agents, or a governmental entity and its employees or agents. Any contract entered into, pursuant to this section is exempt from the requirements of 5A-3 -1 et seq. of this code.
WV Code § 15A-10-13 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-13. Use of Live Trees in Public Buildings; Exceptions

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, live trees may be displayed in public buildings if the trees are decorated with U/L approved miniature lights, or are not decorated with electrical lights. The provisions of this section do not apply to public buildings used for education, health care, nursing homes, or correctional facilities.
WV Code § 15A-10-15 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-15. Performance of Installation of Propane Gas Systems

 (a) Notwithstanding any statutory or regulatory provisions to the contrary, any person who installs, fuels, maintains, or services any fuel gas system to a one- or two-family dwelling shall comply with rules promulgated by the Fire Commission relating to fuel gas systems.(b) This section does not apply to any person who performs this work on a single-family dwelling, owned or leased, and occupied by that person. The personal exemption provided in this subsection is the same as the personal exemption provided in 29-3D-1, et seq. of this code.
WV Code § 15A-10-16 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 15A. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety|Article 10. Fire Marshal|§15A-10-16. Additional Remedies to Abate, etc., Fire Hazards

In case any building, structure, or equipment is, or is proposed to be, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, or used, or any land is or is proposed to be used in such a way to endanger life or property from the hazards of fire or explosion or in violation of this article, 15A-11-1 et seq. of this code, the fire code or the building code, the State Fire Marshal, or the Attorney General may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate action or actions, proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, or use.