Section 112.4.2 is added to read as follows:
"Restitution. In addition to any other penalties or provisions for restitution that may be provided for by the law, the expense of securing any emergency which is a result of a violation of this code or any other code, ordinance or State law, is a charge against the person whose violation caused the emergency. Expenses incurred for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the code official in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied."
112.4.2.1 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 112.4.2.2, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
112.4.2.2 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire code official or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
104.12.2 Obstructing operations
104.12.3 Systems and Devices
109.6 Overcrowding
112.3.2 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
113.4 Failure to Comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects
3107.4 Open or exposed flames”
(Ord. 3357 § 10 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 11 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 10 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 7 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 7 (part), 2010.)