(a) When the Chief, Fire Marshal, or any Municipal Fire Safety Inspector, upon examination or inspection, finds conditions upon the premises, building, or structure that constitutes a violation of any laws of the State or ordinances of the City relating to fire prevention: or in his/her opinion constitutes a fire hazard or a condition inimical to the fire safety of the City, he/she shall order the condition abated, remedied, or removed. Such orders shall be in writing directed to the owner, lessee, or occupant of the premises, building, or structure, or to the person in control of the articles, materials, goods, wares, or merchandise, or to the owner thereof, as the circumstances may require. The order shall state with particularity the condition complained of, and shall set forth steps to be taken to eliminate the hazardous condition, and the time period within which the condition shall be remedied. The time period for compliance shall be related to the nature of the hazardous condition.
(b) The Chief, Fire Marshal or any Municipal Fire Safety Inspector, upon examination or inspection, shall with reasonable promptness issue citations when he/she finds conditions in violation of the Fire Prevention Code which is especially dangerous to the safety of persons, buildings, premises, or property, and shall make any necessary remedial orders in connection therewith. The citation shall fix a reasonable time for abatement of the violation. Each citation issued under this subsection (b) shall be prominently posted by the responsible person, as prescribed by the Fire Prevention Code, at or near each place of violation referred to in the citation.
(Ord. 2005-127. Passed 9-6-05.)
(Ord. 2005-127. Passed 9-6-05.)
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