8.56.040   Administration and enforcement.
   A.   The administration of this chapter is the responsibility of the fire chief or his or her designee.
   B.   The fire chief shall have the authority to establish rules, regulations and procedures necessary to enforce or carry out provisions of this chapter.
   C.   Enforcement of this chapter may be accomplished in any manner authorized by this chapter, the City of Visalia Municipal Code, and the California Fire Code or by any other law, including but not limited to abatement of the nuisance conditions by the city, and all other applicable civil actions and remedies. Violations of this chapter may alternatively be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or as an infraction.
   D.   The fire chief and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect properties pursuant to this chapter and other applicable laws. Such inspection shall be performed to verify conditions, secure compliance with or prevent the violation of this chapter or other codes adopted thereunder.
(Ord. 2016-19 § 1 (part), 2016)