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1501.01 Ohio Fire Code adopted.
1501.02 Code changes adopted. (Repealed)
1501.03 Modifications.
1501.04 Compliance; violations.
1501.05 Conflict.
1501.06 Copies.
1501.99 Penalties; equitable remedies.
CROSS REFERENCES
Adoption by reference - see Ohio R.C. 731.231
Ohio Fire Code - see Ohio R.C. 3737.82 et seq.; OAC Ch.
1301:7-1 et seq.
Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.231, the City adopts, enforces and incorporates herein by reference, the Ohio Fire Code, its related codes and referenced standards, as adopted by the State of Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapters 3737, 3781, 3791, and as referenced in 1301:7-7 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (Ord. 2024-3. Passed 2-5-24.)
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Former 1501.02 was repealed by Ordinance 2000-36, passed June 19, 2000.)
The Fire Chief has the authority to modify any provision of the Code adopted herein, upon application in writing by the owner, lessee or authorized agent, if the strict interpretation of the Code results in unreasonable practical difficulties, and further provided that such authority is explicitly granted by the Ohio Fire Code. In such cases, a sincere belief that the safety of the public will be compromised shall result in a denial by the Chief.
(Ord. 2024-3. Passed 2-5-24.)
(a) No owner or any other person shall construct, erect, build or equip any building or structure to which the Ohio Fire Code, its related codes and referenced standards, including, as adopted herein, or make any addition thereto or alteration thereof, except in the case of repairs or maintenance that does not affect the construction, sanitation, safety or any other vital feature of such building or structure, without complying with this Chapter, or fail to comply with any lawful order issued pursuant thereto.
(b) No architect, builder, engineer, plumber, carpenter, mason, contractor, subcontractor, foreman or employee shall violate or assist in violating any of the provisions of the Ohio Fire Code, and its related codes and referenced standards, or fail to comply with any lawful order issued pursuant thereto.
(c) No owner or any other person shall proceed with the construction, erection, alteration or equipment of any building or structure to which the Ohio Fire Code is applicable without complying with this Chapter and the plan and specification submission and processing requirements of the City of Berea and/or the OFC and until plans or drawings, specifications and data have been approved and/or inspected.
(Ord. 2024-3. Passed 2-5-24.)
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