The purposes of this chapter are to:
(A) Establish a program for the prevention of fires and the protection of life and property in Davie County from the damage caused by uncontrolled fire;
(B) Establish a means of enforcing the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code in Davie County;
(C) Aid in the reduction of the cost of fire insurance to the county and its citizens;
(D) Establish and define the duties, powers, and authority of the Davie Fire Marshal's Office in the investigation and prevention of fire and in enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code;
(E) Encourage and establish safe, effective, and well-trained firefighting and rescue organizations;
(F) Prevent interference with firefighting and fire prevention activities;
(G) Establish authority to collect fees, enforce compliance and assess penalties;
(H) Provide for the prudent and fiduciary expenditure of county taxpayer funds for fire, rescue and first responder services.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021)