CHAPTER 1502
Permits and Fees

1502.01    Permits.

1502.02    Implied consent.

1502.03    Authority to require exposure or stop work.

1502.04    Schedule of fees.

1502.05    Indoor public assembly event permit.

1502.06    Outdoor public assembly event permit.

1502.07   Plan review.

1502.08    Plans and specifications.

1502.09    Appeals.

1502.01 PERMITS.

   (a)   General. No person shall engage in any business activity involving the handling, storage or use of hazardous substances, materials or devices; or maintain, store or handle materials; or conduct processes which produce condition hazardous to life or property; or install equipment used in connection with such activities; or establish a place of assembly without first notifying the Fire Code Official. Permits may be required according to Section 1502.01( b).

   (b)   The Fire Code Official may require, but need not require, any such permit as specified in this Code.

   (c)   Required permits shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official according to the requirements of this Code. Inspection or permit fees, if any, shall be set forth in this Code. Permits shall at all times be kept in the premises designated therein and shall at all times be subject to inspection by the Fire Code Official.

   (d)   Application for Permit. Application for a permit required by this Code shall be made to the Fire Code Official in such form and detail as the Fire Code Official shall prescribe. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by plans or drawing as required by the Fire Code Official for evaluation of the application.

   (e)   Action on Application. Before a permit is issued, the Fire Code Official or his designated representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or tests as are necessary to assure that the use and activities for which application is made complies with the provisions of this Code.

   (f)   Conditions of Permit. A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, or set aside any of the provisions of this Code. Said permit shall remain in effect until revoked, or for such period of time specified on the permit. Permits are not transferable and any change in use, operation or tenancy shall require a new permit.

   (g)   Approved Plans. Plans approved by the Fire Code Official are approved with the intent they comply in all respects to this Code. Any omissions or errors on the plans do not relieve the applicant of complying with all applicable requirements of this Code.

   (h)   Revocation of Permit. The Fire Code Official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this Code if upon inspection any violation of the code exists, or if any false statement or misrepresentation as to material fact in the application, data or plans on which the permit or approval was based, or if any fees required by this Code for inspections or permits have not been paid.

   (i)   Suspension of Permit. Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work or activity is not commenced within six (6) months after issuance of the permit or if the authorized work or activity is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the time of commencement.

   (j)   Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the designated fees have been paid. All fees shall be deposited into the Fire Fund, unless otherwise specified or provided for. All fees shall be non-refundable unless otherwise specified or provided for.

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

1502.02 IMPLIED CONSENT.

   Any application for, or acceptance of, any permit requested or issued pursuant to this Code constitutes agreement and consent by the person making application or accepting the permit to allow the Fire Code Official or his duly authorized representative to enter the premises at any reasonable time, to conduct such inspections as required by this Code or to inspect the permitted activity for compliance with the requirements of this Code.

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

1502.03 AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE EXPOSURE OR STOP WORK.

   (a)   Whenever any installation that is subject to inspection by the Fire Code Official prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the Fire Code Official may require by written notice that such work be exposed for inspection. The Fire Code Official shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and the Fire Code Official shall conduct the inspection within a reasonable period of time.

   (b)   When any construction or installation work is being performed in violation of the plans and specifications as approved by the Fire Code Official, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible person to stop work on that portion of the work which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected.

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