Whenever any unoccupied building or structure in the city is not properly secured or closed, the Fire Chief, or Fire Marshal shall notify the owner or person having control of such premises to forthwith secure or close the same, so as to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access thereto, and the person so notified as aforementioned shall, within 48 hours, comply with such orders as may be issued by the Fire Chief or Marshal.
(Code 1943, Art. 20-16)