1501.13 INVESTIGATION OF FIRES.

   (a)   Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 737.27, the officer in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Division of Fire, is hereby authorized and directed to be present at all fires, investigate the cause thereof, examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers and to perform all other acts necessary to effect and discharge such duties.

   (b)   Such officer may administer oaths and may enter, for the purpose of examination, any building which, in his opinion, is in danger from fire. The officer shall report his findings to Council at such times as are required.

   (c)   Failure by any person, firm or corporation to comply with any order of the officer in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau under the provisions of this section shall constitute an unlawful act and subject such person, firm or corporation to penalties provided for in Section 1501.99. (Ord. 1995-45. Passed 12-12-95.)