Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 279 of 1909, § 3(k), being M.C.L.A. § 117.3(k), as amended, and for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, the International Fire Code, 2000 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B through G, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference, as modified herein, and as so adopted shall be known as the "Charlotte Fire Prevention Code" and shall replace the existing "Charlotte Fire Prevention Code" previously adopted which is hereby repealed. Whenever the words "authority having jurisdiction" are used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief and his or her designees. Whenever the words "governing authority" are used, it shall mean the City of Charlotte.
(1993 Code, § 30-26) (Am. Ord. passed 9-22-2003)