It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official, after the engines are withdrawn and the firefighter dismissed from any fire within the city, to have and keep charge of the premises until the probable danger of smoulder fire is past and a reasonable time is had for investigation of the cause of the fire. During this time, he or she shall cause strict watch to be kept over and guard the premises where such fire shall have occurred.
(Ord. 4255, passed 1-19-2021)