(A) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the International Fire Code or the conditions of any permit issued hereunder, shall be served by the Fire Official with a summons, citation or written notice stating the nature of the violation, and providing up to 30 working days' time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof.
(B) The offender shall, within the time period stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations as prescribed by the Fire Official. Any permit issued hereunder shall be void until such time as the violation is corrected.
(C) Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time provided for in § 7-209(A)(1), shall be served by the Fire Code Official with a summons stating the nature of the violation. Such violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty as specified in appendix A, comprehensive fees and penalties.
(D) As to any violation deemed by the Fire Code Official to be emergency in nature, or which poses an immediate danger to life or property, involves fire, or necessitates removal or abatement by the Fire Department, the Fire Code Official may issue a summons stating the nature of the violation and requiring the appearance of the violator in city court. In such cases, the Fire Code Official shall not be required to give any prior notice of violation or opportunity to correct the condition. Any such violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty as specified in appendix A, comprehensive fees, and penalties.
(E) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the city for expense, loss or damage occasioned by the city personnel or equipment by reason of such violation.
(Ord. 23-02, passed 3-6-2023; Ord. 23-18, passed 11-20-2023)