(a) If, during a fire safety inspection, the Fire Chief, Building Official or designee thereof determines that a violation exists that pose an imminent and substantial danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Fire Chief, Building Official or their designee may take such actions as deemed necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The actions of the Fire Chief, Building Official or their designee shall inc1ude, but are not limited to:
(1) Issuing such corrective orders as may be necessary to protect the public from any imminent and substantial danger. An order issued by the Fire Chief, Building Official or their designee shall become effective immediately upon service of such order on the person in violation;
(2) Requesting the Town Manager to request that the Town Attorney commence a civil action for appropriate relief, including but not limited to a permanent or temporary injunction; or
(3) Authorizing any lawful action immediately necessary to summarily abate or correct any condition which presents an imminent and substantial hazard to life and property.
(b) If any person refuses to comply with any order or unlawfully interferes with the Fire Chief, Building Official or designee thereof carrying out any duties or functions prescribed by this section, the person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 per day or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 60 days or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2021-05, adopted 11-17-21)