(A) The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative is empowered to issue an order forbidding the occupancy of any structure or part of any structure, in accordance with I.C. 36-8-17-9.
(B) The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative is empowered to issue an order forbidding continued construction of a building or structure when the building, structure or property under construction is in violation of state or local fire prevention codes and continued will:
(1) Conceal a violation of law;
(2) Be inaccessible to the City of Lawrence Fire Department’s apparatus; or
(3) Provide insufficient water supply to adequately suppress a fire as required by this code.
(C) The order forbidding occupancy or continued construction shall be in writing, specifying whether it is applicable to the entire structure, part of structure or the property under development. The order shall state the reason for issuance and the conditions under which the structure, part of the structure or property may be occupied or construction continued. The order shall be posted on the structure in a conspicuous location and if conveniently possible, shall be given to the owner of the property or his or her agent and to any other responsible person supervising work on the premises.
(D) Should an order be issued by the Fire Chief forbidding occupancy, the owner or occupant has the right to appeal such order as set forth in § 3-4-2-13 of this fire code.
(Ord. 5, 2005, passed 6-6-2005)