1502.06 ENFORCEMENT AND DUTIES.

   (a)   The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire of the Department of Public Safety under the supervision of the Fire Chief, who shall be the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the purposes of this Code.

   (b)   The Fire Safety Inspector, upon examination or inspection, shall issue citations when he finds conditions as specified in Ohio R.C. 3737.41 that are especially dangerous to the safety of persons, buildings, premises or property, and shall make any necessary remedial orders in connection therewith. Citation enforcement may be by use of the procedures established by Ohio R.C. 3737.42 for hearing on the citation or Ohio R.C. 3737.44 for injunctive relief or temporary restraining order and oral order for vacation of the building or premises.

   (c)   The Fire Safety Inspector, upon reasonable belief and after inspection or investigation, shall with reasonable promptness issue a citation to the responsible person for violation of the Fire Prevention Code or any order issued by the Ohio Fire Marshal or any Municipal Fire Safety Inspector. The citation shall fix a reasonable time for abatement of the violation and a copy may be furnished to the Ohio Fire Marshal. Each citation issued under this subsection (c) shall be prominently posted by the responsible person, as prescribed by the Ohio Fire Code, at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation occurs.

   (d)   Upon request of the Fire Safety Inspector, the Director of Law or City Prosecutor of the City shall institute and prosecute any necessary action or proceeding to enforce the Fire Prevention Code or Ohio R.C. Chapter 3737.

(Ord. 2004-206. Passed 12-21-04.)