The investigating officer is authorized to notify in writing the owner, occupant or agent of any premises containing a fire hazard. Service of the notice shall be in person or by mail. The notice shall order any accumulation of combustible material to be removed within 48 hours after service thereof and shall specify a reasonable time within which any other fire hazard is to be corrected or removed. No person shall fail to comply with such an order. Any failure to comply shall be reported to the Council.
(`89 Code, § 131.040)