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(A) It is the intent of the code to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safe guarding of life and property within the jurisdiction of the city from hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from hazardous conditions in the use or occupancy of building or premises.
(B) The code shall not be construed to hold the county responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or failure to inspect or the permits issued or denied as herein provided or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-6-98; Am. Ord. 02-08, passed 2-4-02)
(A) There is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein that certain code known as and entitled 2009 edition of the International Fire Code, which has been adopted by the State of North Carolina Fire Code, together with each appendices thereto adopted by the State of North Carolina Fire Code. Copies of the City of Albemarle Fire Prevention and Protection Code and all technical codes and standards adopted by references, and each appendices thereto adopted in the State of North Carolina Fire Code shall be filed with, and available for public inspection in the office of the Fire Marshal.
(B) Amendments to codes and standards adopted by reference herein which are adopted and published by the North Carolina State Building Code Council shall be effective in the City at the time such amendments become a part of "The Fire Code" of North Carolina.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-6-98; Am. Ord. 02-08, passed 2-4-02; Am. Ord. 06-31, passed 10-17-06; Am. Ord. 09-05, passed 1-26-09)
Subject to the limitations and conditions stated in the North Carolina Fire Code, it shall be the duty of the Fire Marshal to inspect or cause to be inspected as often as he may deem necessary or appropriate all buildings, structures, and premises within his jurisdiction for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any condition which may cause fire or explosion, endanger life from fire or explosion, or any violations of the provisions of the Code, or any other ordinances pertaining to fire or explosion hazards.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-6-98; Am. Ord. 02-08, passed 2-4-02)
(A) This code shall require permits from the Fire Marshal as set forth in the North Carolina Fire Code.
(B) It shall be the duty of the Fire Marshal to evaluate applications and issue, if approved, all permits for those conditions as prescribed in this Code.
(C) No person shall maintain, store or handle materials or conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property or install equipment used in connection with such activities without a permit as required by the Fire Marshal and prescribed in North Carolina Fire Code. Before a permit may be issued, the Fire Marshal shall inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, structures, storage areas, devices, processes and conditions related to the permit.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-6-98; Am. Ord. 02-08, passed 2-4-02) Penalty, see § 31.999
(A) The service of orders or notices for the correction of violations of the Code shall be made upon the owner, occupant or other persons responsible for the conditions, either by personally delivering a copy of the same to such person or by delivering the same to and leaving it with any person in charge of the premises or by sending a copy of the order of notice by certified or registered mail to the owner's last known address.
(B) When buildings or other premises are occupied by one other than the owner under a lease or other agreement, the orders or notices issued to correct violations of the Code shall apply to the occupant thereof; provided that where the order or notices require the making of additions to or changes in the premises themselves which may become part of the real property of the owner, then in such cases, the orders of notices shall also be issued to the owner of the premises or real property. Failure to deliver an order or notice to the owner, if other than the occupant, shall not invalidate such order or notice.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-6-98) Penalty, see § 31.999
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