The Fire Chief or his or her designee is hereby authorized to enter any premises or building within the city at any reasonable hour to examine and determine the condition of any building which, for want of proper repair, or by reason of age and dilapidated condition, or for any cause, is especially liable to fire, and which is so situated as to endanger other buildings or property, or so occupied that a fire would endanger persons or other property therein. The Chief or his or her designee shall order any building or premises to be repaired, torn down, demolished, materials removed and all dangerous conditions removed.
(Prior Code, § 14-133)