(a) Except where another penalty is otherwise provided for, whoever violates any provision of this Part Fifteen - Fire Prevention Code or any lawful order promulgated thereunder or any code adopted therein, or fails to comply with any such provision or lawful order issued pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree for each offense, and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than six months or both. Each day during which noncompliance or a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
As provided by Ohio R.C. 2901.23 and 2929.31, organizations convicted of an offense shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) In addition to the penalty provided herein, the Fire Chief may suspend or revoke any permit or license issued under the provisions of this Part Fifteen - Fire Prevention Code.