§ 91.10 AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF AND FIRE AND MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

   The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce the Uniform Fire Code. Under the Chief’s jurisdiction, the Fire and Medical Department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:

   (A)   The prevention of fires;

   (B)   The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires;

   (C)   The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials;

   (D)   The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and fire alarm systems and fire extinguishment equipment;

   (E)   The maintenance and regulation of exits and fire escapes;

   (F)   The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction; and

   (G)   The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

(Prior Code, Ch. 7, Art. II, § 7-35) (Ord. 299-00, passed 10-16-2000; Ord. 723-23, passed 4-3-2023)