(A) The Fire Chief, or his or her designee, may issue an emergency or temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 under the provisions of IC 36-8-17-9 when it is determined that conduct or conditions of the property:
(1) Present a clear and immediate hazard of death or serious bodily injury to any person other than a trespasser;
(2) Is prohibited without a permit, registration, certification, release, authorization, variance, exemption, or other license required under IC 22-14, another Indiana statute administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the license has not been issued; or
(3) Will conceal a violation of law.
(B) An emergency or other temporary order issued under this section must be approved by the State Fire Marshal. The approval may be communicated orally to the Fire Department. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security shall maintain a written record of the approval.
(Ord. 2023-17, passed 11-13-23)