Generally

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Generally.” It is part of Chapter 5 “Safety Provisions Generally”, which is part of Title 27 “Fire Protection”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 27-51	Exits from public halls, theaters and opera houses
§ 27-52	Inspection of buildings designated in preceding section
§ 27-53	Penalty for violating § 27-51; separate offenses
§ 27-54	Governing body to make additional safety provisions