(A) The Fire Prevention Bureau shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire occurring in the city by which property has been destroyed or damaged and of every person injury that has sustained and, so far as possible, shall determine whether the fire is the result of carelessness or design.
(B) (1) The investigations shall be begun by the Fire Inspector immediately upon the occurrence of a fire.
(2) If it appears that the fire is of a suspicious origin, the Chief shall be notified immediately of the facts and he or she shall take immediate charge of the physical evidence and shall notify the proper authorities to pursue the investigation of those matters and shall further cooperate with the authorities in the collection of evidence and with the prosecution of the case. Every fire shall be reported in writing to the Fire Prevention Bureau within two days after the occurrence by the officer in charge at the fire.
(C) The report shall be in a form as shall be prescribed by the Chief and shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause, origin, and circumstances of the fire, the extent of the damage or injuries sustained, the insurance upon the property, and other information as may be required.
(Prior Code, § 35.097)