The Fire Marshal at any time may enter a building or premises at which a fire is in progress or has occurred and is under control of law enforcement or fire service officials to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of the fire. If control of the building or premises has been relinquished, entry must be in compliance with search and seizure law and applicable federal law.
(2012 Code, § 38-51)
Statutory reference:
Similar power of state’s Fire Marshal, see Tex. Government Code § 417.007(b)