Extending State Fire Marshal inspections to include municipalities with certified fire code

SB 856 expands the State Fire Marshal’s inspection authority to include municipalities with certified fire code officials, inspectors, and plans examiners. It specifically allows these local officials to conduct inspections in business, mercantile, and public assembly occupancies - previously limited to state-level inspections. The bill creates a two-year probation period for uncertified municipal staff to meet certification requirements, after which they must be certified to continue working. It also clarifies certification standards and permits municipalities to share certified personnel across jurisdictions for fire code enforcement.