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(A) The following facilities and buildings are subject to inspections, at a minimum, at least once every two years.
(B) Educational above the twelfth grade (every two years); and
(C) Industrial occupancy: assembly plant, factory, furniture/woodworking, manufacturing facility, processing plant, textile, and fabrication facility.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
(A) The following facilities and buildings are subject to inspections, at a minimum, at least one every three years.
(B) Assembly occupancy: church and synagogues;
(C) Business occupancy: automobile dealerships (no service work), automobile dealerships (with service work) automotive self-service stations (no service work), automotive full-service stations, automotive repair garages, car washes, dry cleaning (not classified as hazardous), florists and nurseries,
greenhouses, laboratories (not classified as hazardous), laundries (full- and self-service), machine shops, print shops, telephone exchanges, offices, radio and television stations;
(D) Mercantile occupancy: convenience stores (dispenses flammable/combustible liquids), department stores, drug stores, markets, retail stores, shopping centers, sales rooms, covered malls, super markets/grocery stores, and wholesale stores (other than warehouse). Fireworks provision to be added if the facility sells or stores for sale; and
(E) Storage occupancy: aircraft hangers, helistops, private garages, storage warehouse, and wholesale warehouse.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
The fire safety inspections are provided free of charge. The only fees that the business will incur are for certain permits when they are required. For all jobs or tasks required by State Building Code, along with State Amendments, and this chapter that require a permit to do a job or task, a civil citation can be issued if the permit is not obtained.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
REPORTING A HAZARD OR VIOLATION
(A) A hazard or violation pursuant to this chapter may be reported at any time.
(B) During normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m), a report of a hazard or violation may be made to the Fire Marshal's office by contacting 704-736-8516.
(C) After the normal business hours of the Fire Marshal's office (or during a county holiday), a report of a hazard or violation may be made to the County Communications Center by contacting its non-emergency line at 704-736-0282.
(D) A report of an active fire or emergency should be made by dialing 911.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
Any complaint of a hazard or violation under this chapter is required to contain the following information for the complaint to be processed:
(A) The name of the person filing the complaint;
(B) The address and telephone number of the person filing the complaint;
(C) The location of the hazard or violation; and
(D) The type of problem, hazard, or violation.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
The penalties for violations of this chapter and the State Building Code will be as follows.
Violation(s) of the State Building Code, the State Fire Code, and/or this Chapter, including All Referenced Enforceable Material Contained Within (May Issue Citation) | |
First offense | $50 |
Second offense | $100 |
Third and any subsequent offenses (per each day that a violation continues) | $200 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Any violation incurred more than a year after issuance of the initial citation shall be treated as a first offense for purposes of establishing and imposing penalties. | |
Violation(s) of Occupancy Limits Established Pursuant to the State Building Code and/or the State Fire Code (May Issue Citation) | |
First offense | $150 |
Second offense | $250 |
Third and any subsequent offenses (per each day that a violation continues) | $500 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Any violation incurred more than a year after issuance of the initial citation shall be treated as a first offense for purposes of establishing and imposing penalties. | |
Violation(s) Consisting of Locked and/or Blocked Exits, Impedance of the Occupants to Quickly Evacuate a Structure or Premise, or Conditions Posing Imminent Danger to the Occupants on or about the Premise (Shall Issue Citation) | |
First offense | $150 |
Second offense | $250 |
Third and any subsequent offenses (per each day that a violation continues) | $500 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Any violation incurred more than a year after issuance of the initial citation shall be treated as a first offense for purposes of establishing and imposing penalties. | |
Violation(s) Consisting of Parking in Fire Lane, Blocking of Fire Hydrant, Failure to Place Hazardous Materials Warning Signs (NFPA 704) Where Required by this Chapter, False Alarms Due to Malfunctions of Alarm Systems (May Issue Citation) | |
First offense | $50 |
Second offense | $100 |
Third offense (per each day that a violation continues) | $200 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Any violation incurred more than a year after issuance of the initial citation shall be treated as a first offense for purposes of establishing and imposing penalties. | |
Violation(s) of the Open Burning Section of this Chapter, the County Permit Section, and the State Fire Code (May Issue Citation) | |
First offense | $50 |
Second offense | $100 |
Third offense (per each day that violation continues) | $200 |
NOTES TO TABLE: Any violation incurred more than a year after issuance of the initial citation shall be treated as a first offense for purposes of establishing and imposing penalties. | |
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)