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    Office of fire prevention and control; creation; state fire administrator; employees
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    Office of Fire Prevention and Control
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  • SECTION 156
    Functions, powers and duties of the office
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    SECTION 155-A

    Definitions

    Executive (EXC) CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 6-C

    § 155-a. Definitions. When used in this article:

    1. "Districts" shall mean fire districts created pursuant to article
    eleven of the town law.

    2. "Fire companies" shall mean fire companies governed by the
    not-for-profit corporation law.

    3. "Municipal corporations" shall mean a county, city, town and
    village.

    4. "Municipalities" shall mean municipal corporations.

    5. "Sprinkler system" shall mean a system of piping and appurtenances
    designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards
    so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged
    over the fire area to extinguish it or prevent its further spread.