(A) Any person directly affected by a notice of deficiency shall have the right to appeal to the Fire Chief. Any such appeal shall be in writing and delivered to the Fire Chief within seven days after the notice of deficiency is issued. Upon receipt of such notice, the Fire Chief shall, within 30 days of receipt of the notice, set a date for a hearing on the appeal. If a person fails file a timely appeal, the notice of deficiency will be final and the person forfeits any right to appeal and to otherwise contest the contents of the notice.
(B) Any person aggrieved by any action of the Fire Chief may appeal to the State Fire Marshal as provided in KRS 227.380.
(C) If the matter is not resolved by agreement of the affected parties and the State Fire Marshal, legal action shall be initiated pursuant to KRS Chapter 227. In addition, the Fire Chief may take all action permitted under KRS 227.390.
(Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023)