(a) Whenever the Fire Marshal's Office observes an apparent or actual violation of a provision of this code or other codes or ordinances under the Fire Marshal's jurisdiction, the Fire Marshal's Office shall prepare a written notice of violation describing the violation and specifying the time limitations for remedying of the violation.
(b) The written notice of violation shall be served upon any Property Owner. Such notice of violation shall be served either by delivering a copy of the violation to such person by certified mail addressed to the last known post office address, delivering the notice in person, or in the case that no such person can otherwise be served by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place at the entrance door or avenue of access of the property in violation.
(c) If the notice of violation is not complied with within the time specified by the Fire Marshal's Office, the Fire Marshal's Office may cite the person responsible for the violation and may request the Law Department to institute the appropriate legal proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful use of the structure in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the Ohio Fire Code, or any order or direction made pursuant thereof.
(Ord. 2017-184. Passed 11-6-17.)