(A) Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 737.27, the Fire Marshal is hereby authorized and directed to be present at all fires, investigate the cause thereof, examine witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers, and to do and perform all other acts necessary to the effective discharge of such duties.
(B) The Fire Chief and the Assistant Chief may administer oaths, make arrests and enter, for the purpose of examination, any building which, in his or her opinion, is in danger from fire.
(C) No person shall fail to comply with any order of the Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau under the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 56-71, passed 7-26-1971; Ord. 28-06, passed 3-6-2006)