Code of Virginia - Title 27 Fire Protection - Section 27-17.1 Remaining on premises after fire extinguished

§ 27-17.1. Remaining on premises after fire extinguished

The chief or other authorized officer of any fire/EMS department or fire/EMS company in command at a fire or medical emergency, and his subordinates upon his order or direction, shall have the right to remain at the scene of fire or medical emergency, including remaining in any building or house, for purposes of protecting the property and preventing the public from entry into the premises, until such reasonable time as the owner may resume responsibility for the protection of the property.

(1978, c. 149; 2001, c. 142.)

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