Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-7-103. State Fire Marshal Division--Creation--State fire marshal--Appointment, qualifications, duties, and compensation

(2)(a) The director of the division is the state fire marshal, who shall be appointed by the commissioner upon the recommendation of the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 and with the approval of the governor.

(b) The state fire marshal is the executive and administrative head of the division, and shall be qualified by experience and education to:

(a) enforce the state fire code and rules made under this chapter in accordance with Section 53-7-104;

(b) complete the duties assigned by the commissioner;

(c) examine plans and specifications for school buildings, as required by Section 53E-3-706;

(d) approve criteria established by the state superintendent for building inspectors;

(e) promote and support injury prevention public education programs; and

(f) perform all other duties provided in this chapter.