CHAPTER 8
FIRE MARSHAL

SECTION:

1-8-1: Office Created

1-8-2: Duties

1-8-3: Right Of Entry

1-8-4: Investigation

1-8-5: Building Alterations

1-8-6: Nuisance Declared

1-8-7: Theaters

1-8-8: Ashes And Waste

1-8-9: Combustible Materials

1-8-10: Noncombustible Containers

1-8-11: Lighted Cigars, Cigarettes

1-8-12: Bonfires

1-8-13: Thawing Pipes

1-8-14: Maintaining Fire Hazard Unlawful

1-8-15: Notice; Noncompliance

1-8-1: OFFICE CREATED:

There are hereby created the offices of fire marshal and deputy fire marshal of the city. The chief of the fire department shall be ex officio fire marshal; he shall receive no additional compensation by reason of his duties as such. Upon the recommendation of the fire marshal, and advice and consent of the council, the Mayor may appoint not to exceed one deputy fire marshal, who shall act under the supervision and direction of the fire marshal, and who shall receive no compensation from the city by reason of his duties as such. Said officers shall have such powers and prescribe such duties as are prescribed herein, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor. (Ord. 180, 4-5-1921; amd. Ord. 917, 5-17-2021)

1-8-2: DUTIES:

It shall be the duty of the fire marshal and his deputy to attend to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and of all other laws pertaining to the protection of the city from fire, and fire prevention in the city. Nothing contained herein shall be considered as lessening in any way the duties of the heads of other departments of the city government upon whom the city may impose the duty of enforcing their respective provisions. (Ord. 180, 4-5-1921)