A. Person Designated: The office of fire marshal may be held by the chief or assistant chief or a designated firefighter as appointed by the city council.
B. Duties:
1. The fire marshal shall be charged with the enforcement of all ordinances aimed at fire prevention.
2. The fire marshal shall have full authority to inspect all premises and to cause the removal or abatement of all fire hazards in conformity to all existing state fire codes.
C. Appeals: In case of any dispute arising under this section, the property owner concerned shall have the right of appeal to the city council. (1981 Code 101 § 5)