(a) Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.231, there is hereby adopted by the City of Tallmadge as the Fire Prevention Code, the Ohio Fire Code, as adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to ORC §3737.82, and as published in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 1301:7-7 of, including any subsequent amendments, which shall continue in effect until amended by Council.
(b) The Tallmadge Fire Department shall be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the Ohio Fire Code. Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, the provisions of the Ohio Fire Code shall be controlling within the limits of the City. The Fire Department may proceed under the enforcement and penalty provisions of the Ohio Fire Code or Section 1501.99, herein, or both.
(Ord. 2022-77. Passed 11-10-22.)