CHAPTER 2
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

SECTION:

9-2-1: Purpose

9-2-2: Codes Adopted

9-2-3: Enforcement

9-2-4: Investigations, Reports And Recommendations

9-2-5: Fees For Calls For Service

9-2-6: False Fire Alarms; Tampering With Devices

9-2-7: Violation; Penalty

9-2-8: Amendments

9-2-1: PURPOSE:

This chapter shall provide the city with rules and regulations to improve public safety by promoting the control of fire hazards; regulating the installation, use and maintenance of equipment; regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas; providing for the abatement of fire hazards; establishing the responsibilities and procedures for code enforcement; and setting forth standards for compliance and achievement of these objectives. This chapter shall be known as CITY OF WATERLOO FIRE PREVENTION CODE. (Ord. 4992, 6-21-2010)

9-2-2: CODES ADOPTED:

The following codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set out at length herein. At least one copy of such codes is on file and available for inspection in the city clerk’s office and fire headquarters, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city. (Ord. 4992, 6-21-2010)

   A.   International Fire Code: That certain document marked and designated as the international fire code, 2021 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, and H, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and the same is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city, to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the safeguarding to a reasonable degree of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. (Ord. 5368, 9-26-2016; amd. Ord. 5628, 12-20-2021)

9-2-3: ENFORCEMENT:

   A.   Fire Chief Responsible; Inspectors: The fire chief shall be responsible for the enforcement of the codes adopted in section 9-2-2 of this chapter. The fire chief may detail qualified members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary.

   B.   Fire Chief To Prepare Instructions: The fire chief shall prepare instructions for the fire marshal and the fire marshal's assistants, and forms for their use in the reports required by this chapter. (Ord. 4992, 6-21-2010)