If it is determined that: (1) any fire regulation of this Code is being violated, or (2) any building, structure or place, or the contents of any building, structure or place, or any appliances or equipment on or within any building structure or place, is in such condition as to be a probable cause of fire or is likely to endanger life or safety in case of fire, panic or other accidents, the fire commissioner may attempt to secure voluntary correction of any such violation by the property owner by referring such violation to the bureau of fire prevention compliance board, which shall consist of bureau of fire prevention personnel appointed by the deputy fire commissioner of the bureau of fire prevention for that purpose. The fire commissioner, deputy fire commissioner of the bureau of fire prevention, or fire prevention compliance board may give notice in writing either to the property owner, or to the owner's agent for the purpose of managing, controlling or collecting rents, or to any other person managing or controlling such building, structure, or place, of the need to correct the violation by making such changes, alterations or repairs, or by performing such work, or by taking such action as this Code may require to remedy such violation and secure the public safety. Such notice shall contain a date certain by which said code violation must be corrected, which shall, in no event, exceed 15 days from the date of notice. Provided, however, that the fire commissioner, deputy fire commissioner or board may, at any time, refer any such violation to the corporation counsel for prosecution or other appropriate legal action, with or without notice to the property owner, and notwithstanding a referral to the board or the issuance under this section of any notice seeking voluntary compliance.
(Added Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 2)