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(A) Upon the approval of the County Planning and Zoning Administrator, or his or her designated representative, in cooperation with the recommendations of the Fire Chief or his or her designated representative, the County Planning and Zoning Administrator shall issue a building permit for the construction, alteration or any addition to any building covered under §§ 152.15 through 152.20, the permit being fully conditional and contingent upon strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Any failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall result in the revocation of this building permit and the permit will be held to be void ad initio.
(Ord. KOC 96-300-15, passed 11-19-1996)
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION
Upon the completion of the construction phase of any buildings covered under this section and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the County Planning and Zoning Administrator or his or her designated representative, it shall be the duty of the owner and/or operator of the property to provide for the paving and continued maintenance and repair of any and all fire lanes as have been required pursuant to this section and the continued maintenance, repair and operating capabilities of any and all private fire hydrants, private sprinkler systems or other private water facilities, as required pursuant to this section.
(Ord. KOC 96-300-15, passed 11-19-1996) Penalty, see § 152.99
ENFORCEMENT
(A) The County Planning and Zoning Administrator or his or her designated representative, in cooperation with the recommendations of the Fire Chief or his or her designated representative, or, a member of a Fire Protection District in the county who has taken an oath pursuant to KRS 75.170 and who is certified by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Prevention Inspector, or who is nationally certified under NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications as a Fire Inspector I or is certified as a Fire Inspector by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International. Inc. (“BOCA”), or other officials of other departments of the city and county having jurisdiction, are hereby authorized and directed to enforce §§ 152.15 through 152.20 and the final determination concerning compliance herewith shall be the sole discretion of the County Planning and Zoning Administrator. Upon the presentation of his or her official credentials, the Enforcement Officer may enter any premises covered by these regulations to perform the duties imposed upon him or her by these regulations.
(B) A member of a fire protection district in the county who has taken an oath pursuant to KRS 75.170 and who is certified by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Prevention Inspector, or who is nationally certified under NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications as a Fire Inspector I, or is certified as a Fire Inspector by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (“BOCA”), or other officials of other departments of the city and county having jurisdiction, are hereby authorized and directed to enforce this section. Upon the presentation of his or her official credentials, the Enforcement Officer may enter any premises covered by these regulations to perform the duties imposed upon him or her by these regulations.
(Ord. KOC 96-300-15, passed 11-19-1996)
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or neglecting to comply with any order issued pursuant to any section hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $500, or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both a fine and imprisonment, Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. KOC 96-300-15, passed 11-19-1996)