(a) The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department shall have the plenary power and authority to prevent and extinguish fire, obtain proper fire fighting equipment, provide for the organization and government of the Fire Department, describe the powers and duties of the department and the power and duties of its commanders and impose a penalty on those who refuse the orders of the men in command.
(b) No person shall build or maintain anything that is a fire hazard or might explode or is in violation of the fire safety laws of this Municipality.
(c) Whenever the Fire Chief or his deputies find any fire hazard they shall notify the owner in writing and send a copy to the Town Recorder. In the notification, they may order repair and demolition.
(d) “Fire Hazard” means any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or vegetation which, in the judgment of the Fire Chief or someone appointed by Council, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause.
(e) The owner shall have thirty days to comply with the order or that person may have a chance to file for a public hearing to be held within ten days of the order before the Town Council and then to the circuit court on appeal.
(Ord. 1981-82-04. Passed 6-6-82.)
(Ord. 1981-82-04. Passed 6-6-82.)