Enforcement of this chapter shall be implemented by the Fire Department which shall:
(a) Establish a telephone number through which all complaints by citizens relating to violations of this chapter may be directed or referred;
(b) Require, while an establishment is undergoing otherwise mandated inspections, a “self-certification” from the owner, manager, operator or other person having control of such establishment that all requirements of this chapter have been complied with. Other Municipal departments conducting otherwise mandated inspections shall cooperate with the Fire Department in obtaining such self- certifications.
(c) For establishments found out of compliance with this chapter or receiving repeated citizen complaints:
(1) Provide to the proprietor or employer a copy of this chapter and such advisory assistance to rectify future violations as may be necessary to achieve compliance with this chapter;
(2) Follow up such investigation and advice with a written directive explaining, in detail, the steps required in order to achieve future compliance with this chapter; and
(3) If the violations do not cease within 30 days after issuing such directive, request commencement of a civil and/or criminal proceeding by the Department of Law, as may be appropriate pursuant to Section 619.08.
(Ord. 1987-28. Passed 8-10-87.)