(A) § 112.4.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
(1) The Fire Chief or his or her representative is authorized to issue field citations to any person whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a violation of:
(a) The California or International Fire Code as adopted by § 8.5, and the provisions of this chapter that concern issues of fire prevention or fire control;
(b) Provisions of the California Building Code that concern issues of fire prevention or fire control or life safety;
(c) Any state statute addressing fire prevention or fire control in his or her presence.
(2) Designated officials are authorized to exercise the authority provided by California Penal Code.
(Ord. 1055, passed 11-19-2019; Am. Ord. 1070, passed 11-15-2022)