Pursuant to authority granted by T.C.A. §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations, the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters A through J as recommended by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference and included as a part of this code.
(Ord. 1215, passed 4- -2009; Ord. 1457, passed 1-13-2015; Ord. 1490, passed 9-24-2015; Ord. 1647, passed 9-14-2021)
The Chief of the Fire Department may recommend to the City Council variances from the provisions of the International Fire Code upon application in writing by any property owner or lessee, or the duly authorized agent of either, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code; provided that, the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of the variances when granted or allowed shall be contained in a resolution of the City Council.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the International Fire Code herein adopted, or fail to comply therewith, or violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder; or build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein. The violation of any section of this chapter shall be punishable by a penalty under the general penalty provision of this code. Each day a violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense. The application of a penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.