(A) In case it is found by the Fire Prevention Bureau or the Fire Inspector that any fire regulations are being violated or that any building, structure, or place or its contents or any appliance or equipment thereof is in a condition as to be the probable cause of fire or is likely to endanger life or safety in case of fire, panic, or other accident, the Inspector shall give notice, in writing, to the owner, occupant, lessee, or person in possession, charge, or control of the building, structure, or place to make the changes, alterations, or repairs or to perform the work or to take action as the safety of persons in or about the places may require within a time as shall be designated by the Inspector. In case the changes, alterations, repairs, or requirements ordered by notices of the Fire Prevention Bureau are not made or performed to the satisfaction of the Inspector within the time specified in the notice, he or she shall make returns of the violations or of any default of the notice to the City Attorney for action or prosecution.
(B) The notice may be made upon the occupant of the premises to whom it is directed, either by delivering a copy to the occupant personally or by delivering and leaving it with any person in charge of the premises. In case no such person is found upon the premises, the notice may be affixed in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of the premises.
(C) Whenever it may be necessary to serve a notice or order upon the owner of the premises, the notice or order may be served either by delivering to and leaving with the owner a copy of the order or, if the owner is absent from the city, the Inspector may mail a copy to the owner’s last known post office address.
(D) (1) The order stated in the notice shall forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupant or person in possession or control of the building, premises, or structure, unless a different or extended period of time is specified in the notice; provided, that any person upon whom a notice has been served may petition the Chief of the fire force or Board of Public Works and Safety or both to investigate the order.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Chief or Board to hear the same and to make an order as justice may require.
(E) It shall be the duty of all persons to comply with lawful orders of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(Prior Code, § 35.096)