CHAPTER 3.04: FIRE DEPARTMENT

Section

   3.04.010   Code enforcement.

   3.04.020   Rules and regulations.

   3.04.030   Right of entry.

   3.04.040   Apparatus and equipment usage.

   3.04.050   Unlawful tampering with apparatus or equipment.

   3.04.060   Interference with emergency operations.

   3.04.070   Fire operations.

   3.04.075   Fire lanes.

   3.04.080   Fire hydrant clearance.

   3.04.090   Investigations.

   3.04.100   Powers of arrest.

   3.04.110   Misdemeanors.

§ 3.04.010 Code enforcement.

   Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the city pertaining to the following:

   (A)   The prevention of fires;

   (B)   The suppression of dangerous or hazardous fires;

   (C)   The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials;

   (D)   The installation and maintenance of alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment;

   (E)   The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;

   (F)   The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards;

   (G)   The maintenance of exists; and

   (H)   The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

(1995 Code, § 3.04.010) (Ord. 2022-17, passed 12-20-2022; Ord. 16-12, passed 11-1-2016)

§ 3.04.020 Rules and regulations.

   The Chief, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards, as may be necessary from time to time, to carry out the intent of this code.

(1995 Code, § 3.04.020) (Ord. 2022-17, passed 12-20-2022)