§ 150.15 FIRE CODES ADOPTED.

   (A)   The 2007 Minnesota State Fire Code, which adopts the 2006 International Fire Code, including Appendix H, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code for the City of Harris, except such portions as are modified or amended by this subchapter.

   (B)   Whenever the 2006 International Fire Code or the 2006 International Fire Code Standards or any part of this subchapter conflict with the Minnesota State Building Code, or are less restrictive than the Minnesota State Fire Code, the Minnesota State Building Code and the Minnesota State Fire Code, whichever is applicable shall prevail.

(Ord. 2008-1, passed - -)

§ 150.16 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply whenever the following terms are used in the codes adopted pursuant to this subchapter unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CORPORATION COUNSEL or MUNICIPAL COUNSEL or CITY COUNSEL. Shall be held to mean the City Attorney.

   FIRE CHIEF. Shall be held to mean the Fire Chief of the City of Harris.

   FIRE DEPARTMENT. Shall be held to mean the Fire Department, City of Harris.

   JURISDICTION. When used in the 2007 Minnesota State Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Harris.

   MUNICIPALITY. Shall be held to mean the City of Harris.

   THIS CODE. When used in the 2007 Minnesota State Fire Code or this subchapter, it shall mean the code adopted pursuant to this subchapter.

(Ord. 2008-1, passed - -)

§ 150.17 ENFORCEMENT.

   The chief of the fire department is authorized to enforce the provisions of the Minnesota State Fire Code and this subchapter. The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as may be necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter.

(Ord. 2008-1, passed - -) Penalty, see § 150.99

Cross-reference:

   Fire Department provisions, see Chapter 34

§ 150.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   A violation of the Building Code is a misdemeanor under M.S. § 16B.69, as it may be amended from time to time, and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1300, plus in either case, the costs of prosecution. The penalty may be imposed in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the city.

(Ord. 2003-01, passed 8-7-2003)

   (B)   A person who violates the provisions of the Minnesota State Fire Code, or §§ 150.15 through 150.17 of this chapter, after being given written notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day’s violation after notice thereof shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. 2008-1, passed - -)