1501.08 FIRE PREVENTION AND ARSON BUREAU; ENFORCEMENT.

   (a)    The Codes adopted under this chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention and Arson Bureau, in the Fire Division of the City, which is hereby established. The Bureau shall consist of the Chief of the Fire Division, together with such members of the Fire Division, who are certified fire safety inspectors, and certified fire investigators as may be detailed by the Chief to the Bureau from time to time based upon need. The Fire Chief and members of the Fire Division detailed to the Bureau may hereinafter be referred to as the Fire Code Official or Fire Official.

   (b)    The Fire Code Official may inspect all structures, premises and vehicles pursuant to Section 3737.14 of the Ohio Revised Code as often as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with firefighting operations, endanger life or any violations of the provisions or intent of this Code or any other ordinance affecting fire safety.

   (c)   The Chief and members of the Fire Division detailed to the Bureau shall investigate all incendiary fires and fires of undetermined origin; investigate all fires that result in injuries or death; investigate all bombs and fire threats; maintain liaison with area fire and police departments; investigate false alarms when a subject has been apprehended and follow through with prosecution; report all multiple alarms of fire when notified; and perform other related duties as determined necessary by the Chief.

   (d)   The Chief and members of the Fire Division detailed to the Bureau shall have the following powers while engaged in their duties of investigating the cause of an alarm or fire: examine witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers, and to do and perform all other acts necessary to the effective discharge of such duties.

(Ord. 21-249. Passed 12-21-21.)