18-01-04. Rules for prevention of fires to be issued

18-01-04. Rules for prevention of fires to be issued The state fire marshal, under the supervision of the insurance commissioner, shall make rules not inconsistent with the provisions of this code for the prevention of fires and shall explain such rules fully to all state, county, and municipal boards and officers. All such rules must be posted in such conspicuous places as will tend to be of the greatest benefit to the residents of the state, and when called upon, the state fire marshal or one of the state fire marshal's assistants shall appear before any public board and explain the benefits derived from compliance with such rules and regulations in the reduction of hazardous conditions and loss by fire.