Starting in 2025, and each year thereafter, on or before the first day of March, the Fire Department shall submit to the Mayor and City Council a report relating to fires associated with powered bicycles and powered mobility devices, including the following:
(1) Information on all fires that occurred during the prior calendar year in which powered mobility devices or powered bicycles were determined by the Fire Department to be the cause of such fire, including the geographic location and building occupancy type where each such fire occurred, and whether circumstances at each such location indicated compliance with relevant ordinances and rules, to the extent that such information can be ascertained;
(2) A review of existing Code provisions governing the purchase, use, storage and charging of powered mobility devices, powered bicycles and traction batteries, and an evaluation of additional local measures, regulatory or otherwise, that could further mitigate fire risks posed by powered bicycles and powered mobility devices; and
(3) A summary of relevant activities taken by the Fire Department to decrease the occurrence of fires caused by powered bicycles, powered mobility devices and traction batteries, including a summary of all related inspections or enforcement actions, and other fire prevention activities.
(Added Coun. J. 9-18-24, p. 16557, § 2)