(a) Whoever violates the terms of a permit issued under this article, or submits a false application, shall be subject to the revocation of such permit and/or the issuance of a stop work order. Stop work orders and revocation notices shall be issued by and in the discretion of the Fire Chief or his authorized representative upon proper investigation of facts and circumstances.
(b) No person making application for a permit shall willfully make false statements with the intent of evading the requirements of this article. No person shall commence with the installation of any chimney, fireplace, stovepipe or wood- or coal-burning stove or appliance without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief or his authorized representative, or shall proceed to make such installation when a stop work order is issued. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Ord. 81-17. Passed 8-6-81.)