(65 ILCS 5/11-9-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-9-3)
Sec. 11-9-3.
The specified fire inspector has the powers of a trial judge
for the purpose of summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses
before him to testify in relation to any matter which is, by the provisions
of Section 11-9-1, a subject of investigation. The fire inspector may also
administer oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before
him. False swearing in any matter or proceeding provided for in Sections
11-9-1 and 11-9-2 is perjury and shall be punished as such. The fire
inspector and his subordinates have authority at all times of the day or
night, in the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of
Sections 11-9-1 and 11-9-2, to examine any building or premises where a
fire has occurred and adjoining and nearby buildings and premises. All
investigations held by or under the direction of the fire inspector may be
private, in his discretion. Persons other than those required to be present
by the provisions of Sections 11-9-1 and 11-9-2 may be excluded from the
place where the investigation is held, and the witnesses may be kept apart
from each other and not allowed to communicate with each other until they
have been examined.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
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