(1) The state fire marshal, his deputies, and investigators, for the purpose of enforcing and investigating violations of fire related statutes and ordinances, have the status of law enforcement officers.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 53-7-105

  • Board: means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203, except as provided in Part 3, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act. See Utah Code 53-7-102
  • Peace officer: means any officer certified in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications. See Utah Code 53-1-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State fire marshal: means the fire marshal appointed director by the commissioner under Section 53-7-103. See Utah Code 53-7-102
(2) Inclusion under Title 49, Chapter 14, Public Safety Contributory Retirement Act, Title 49, Chapter 15, Public Safety Noncontributory Retirement Act, or Title 49, Chapter 23, New Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II Contributory Retirement Act, is not authorized by Subsection (1) except as provided in those chapters.
(3) The commissioner, with the concurrence of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Board may require peace officer standards and training for the state fire marshal, his deputies, and investigators.