1620.01 Purpose of inspections and examinations.
1620.02 Duty of Code Official; obstructions.
1620.03 Frequency of inspections; inspection of single and multifamily dwelling units.
1620.04 Right of entry.
1620.05 Orders to correct violations; criminal charges.
1620.06 Service of orders.
1620.07 Time limitation for compliance with orders.
1620.08 Compliance with orders required.
1620.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Power to regulate elevators, stairways and fire escapes - see Ohio R.C. 715.26
Power to regulate against fires - see Ohio R.C. 737.27, 3737.08
State Fire Marshal - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3737
Right to examine buildings - see Ohio R.C. 3737.14
Gasoline, oils and paint - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3741
Fireworks - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3743; GEN. OFF. 672.10
Establishment of Division of Inspection - see ADM. 230.08
Division of Fire - see ADM. Ch. 240
Fire Insurance Trust Fund; distribution of fire insurance proceeds - see ADM. 240.03
Power of Residential Board of Appeals re Unified Fire Code - see ADM. 288.01
Fire lanes - see TRAF. 452.14
Fire escapes - see B. & H. 1480.02
The inspections and examinations authorized by this chapter shall be for the purpose of reporting and correcting the following fire hazards pertaining to buildings and their occupants:
(a) Disrepair;
(b) Age and dilapidated condition;
(c) Faulty or unapproved construction;
(d) Inadequate means of egress or lack thereof;
(e) Inadequate fire alarm protection;
(f) Inadequate fire extinguishing equipment;
(g) Materials and buildings especially susceptible to fire;
(h) Conditions endangering other property or occupants;
(i) Any other fire hazards dangerous to life or property.
(Ord. 5-91. Passed 4-15-91.)
(a) It shall be the duty of the Chief of the Fire Division, the officer in charge of the Bureau of Fire Safety or a fire safety inspector specially designated thereto (hereinafter referred to as "Code Official") to inspect all buildings and premises in the City and to enforce the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code and all other codes and ordinances relating to fire prevention and life safety.
(b) No person shall knowingly hinder, obstruct or otherwise interfere with any Code Official in making such inspections.
(Ord. 5-91. Passed 4-15-91.)
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