The following sections of the Lancaster Fire Code are hereby revised as follows:
Section 101.1 TITLE. The rules as set forth in this code shall be known as the "Lancaster Fire Code" abbreviated "LFC" but hereinafter may also be referred to as the "state fire code" or "this code" or "Ohio Fire Code" throughout the Code.
Section 101.2 SCOPE. This code establishes rules for the administration and enforcement of authorities granted to fire code officials in Lancaster Codified Ordinance Chapter 1303, including but not limited to, regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding:
1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;
4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems.
5. Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Section 104.8 MODIFICATIONS BY FIRE MARSHAL. Replace "Fire Marshal" with "Fire Chief'.
Section 108.1 APPEALS OF ORDERS. Appeals of orders made by the fire official relative to the application of this Code shall be in accordance with Lancaster Codified Ordinance Chapter 1303.
Section 109. VIOLATIONS. Replace "State Fire Marshal" with "Fire Chief".
Sections 109.1.1.1- 109.4. Are not adopted.
Section 109.1.5 FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT. If upon inspection or investigation, the fire chief, or a certified fire safety inspector believes that the Lancaster Fire Code has been violated, the certified fire safety inspector or fire chief may issue to the responsible person either a Notice of Violation pursuant to Lancaster Codified Ordinance Chapter 1303 or an Administrative Violation in accordance with Lancaster Codified Ordinance 101.08.
Sections 109.1.5.1 to 109.1.5.1.4. Are not adopted.
Section 109.1.6 ENFORCEMENT TO REMEDY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Replace
Sections 109.3 - 109.3.5. Are not adopted.
Section 109.4 PENALTIES. Penalties are specified for Administrative Violations in 101.08 of the Lancaster Codified Ordinances or for Notice of Violation in Chapter 1303 of the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Section 110 UNSAFE BUILDINGS. Replace "citation" with "Notice of Violation". Replace "Section 3737.41 of the Revised Code" with "Lancaster Codified Ordinance Chapter 1303". Replace "citation pursuant to Section 3737.42 of the Revised Code" with "Notice of Violation pursuant to Lancaster Codified Ordinance Chapter 1303".
Section 111 STOP WORK ODER. Replace "3737.42 of the Revised Code" with "Lancaster
Section 111.4 FAILURE TO COMPLY. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Lancaster Codified Ordinance Section 101.08 and Lancaster Codified Ordinance Section 1303.99.
Section 112 - 115 Are not adopted.
(Ord. 14-21. Passed 4-26-21.)