Code of Virginia - Title 27 Fire Protection - Section 27-17 Entry of buildings on fire and premises adjoining

§ 27-17. Entry of buildings on fire and premises adjoining

The chief of any fire/EMS department, or company or other authorized officer in command at a fire or medical emergency, and his subordinates, upon his order or direction, shall have the right at any time of the day or night to enter any building or upon any premises where a fire or medical emergency is in progress, or any building or premises adjacent thereto for the purpose of extinguishing the fire or performing emergency medical services.

(Code 1919, § 3130; 1970, c. 187; 2001, c. 142.)

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