§ 23-28.2-10 - Reports of fires. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-28.2-10

   § 23-28.2-10  Reports of fires. – (a) Every fire occurring in this state shall be reported in writing to thestate fire marshal's office within the first ten (10) days of the monthfollowing the month in which the fire occurred by the nonsalaried assistantdeputy state fire marshals as may be designated for that purpose. The reportshall be in the form prescribed by the state fire marshal and shall contain astatement of all facts relating to the cause and origin of the fire that can beascertained, the extent of damage caused thereby, and the amount of insuranceupon the property, and such other information as the state fire marshal mayrequire.

   (b) Every insurance company, adjusting a fire loss whereinthe damage exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000) or where the cause isdetermined to be or suspected of being incendiary, shall forward immediately tothe fire department, providing protection for the area in which the fireoccurred, a report of the fire on a form prescribed by the state fire marshal.