The purpose and the intent of this chapter is:
(A) To prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots or premises.
(B) To prescribe a course of action to be taken to gain compliance with the state and local codes, ordinances and regulations for fire prevention.
(C) Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to grant any power to any local government unit, agency, department or commission, or to regulate any activity, which grant of power or regulation of activity is not authorized or permitted by state law.
(Ord. 2005-04, passed 5-23-05)