[C.C. 1984 § 11-27]
A.
The Fire Chief may, upon affidavit, apply to a judge of competent
jurisdiction for a search warrant setting forth factually the actual
conditions and circumstances which provide a reasonable basis for
believing that a nuisance or violation of this Code may exist, including
one (1) or more of the following:
1.
The premises or buildings require inspection according to the
cycle established by the Fire Chief for periodic inspections of buildings
or premises of the type involved.
2.
Observation of external conditions of the premises and its public
areas has resulted in the belief that violations of this Code exist.
B.
If a judge of competent jurisdiction is satisfied as to the matters
set forth in the affidavit, he/she shall authorize issuance of a search
warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises
on which the nuisance or violation may exist.
[C.C. 1984 § 11-28; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 65; Ord. No. 2837 § 1, 6-5-1967; Ord.
No. 3140 § 11-13; Ord. No. 4581 § 5, 4-3-1995; Ord. No.
4714 § 5, 6-22-1998]
The Fire Chief and the inspectors of the Bureau of Fire Prevention,
upon the complaint of any person or whenever he/she may deem it necessary,
shall inspect all buildings and premises within their jurisdiction.
Whenever any inspector shall find any building or other structure
which, for want of repairs, lack of sufficient fire escapes, automatic
or other fire alarm apparatus or fire extinguishing equipment, or
by reason of age or dilapidated condition, violation of the Fire Code,
or from any other cause, is especially susceptible to fire; or finds
in any building combustible or explosive matter or flammable conditions
dangerous to the safety of such building or the occupations thereof,
or dangerous to the safety of nearby buildings or their occupants,
he/she shall order such dangerous conditions or materials to be remedied
or removed. The order shall forthwith be complied with by the owner
or occupant of such premises or building.
[C.C. 1984 § 11-30; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 65; Ord. No. 2837 § 1, 6-5-1967; Ord.
No. 3140 § 11-16]
A.
The service of an order to remove or remedy may be made upon the
occupant of the premises to whom it is directed either by delivering
a copy of the order to the occupant personally or by delivering to
and leaving it with the person in charge of the premises. In case
no such person is found on the premises, service may be had by affixing
a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance
of the premises.
B.
Whenever it may be necessary to serve the order upon the owner of
the premises, it may be served either by delivering to or leaving
with the owner a copy of the order. If such owner is absent from the
jurisdiction of the officer making the order, the order may be served
by mailing such copy to the owner's last known post office address
by certified mail.
[C.C. 1984 § 11-35; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 65; Ord. No. 2837 § 1, 6-5-1967; Ord.
No. 3140 § 11-17; Ord. No. 4240 § 2, 10-3-1988; Ord. No. 4581 § 5, 4-3-1995; Ord. No. 4714 § 5, 6-22-1998]
A.
If the order to remove or remedy is made by an inspector of the Bureau of Fire Prevention under Section 205.090, the owner or occupant may, within twenty-four (24) hours, appeal to the Fire Chief who shall, within five (5) days, review such order and file his/her decision thereon.
B.
Unless by his/her authority the order is revoked or modified, it
shall remain in full force and be complied with within the time fixed
within the order or decision of the Fire Chief.
[C.C. 1984 § 11-36; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 65; Ord. No. 2837 § 1, 6-5-1967; Ord.
No. 3140 § 11-18; Ord. No. 4240 § 2, 10-3-1988]
[C.C. 1984 § 11-37; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 65; Ord. No. 2837 § 1, 6-5-1967; Ord.
No. 3140 § 11-19; Ord. No. 4240 § 2, 10-3-1988; Ord. No. 4443 § 1, 4-6-1992]
A.
Whenever any inspector charged with inspection finds in any building
or upon any premises or other place combustible or explosive matter
or dangerous accumulation of rubbish, waste paper, boxes, shavings,
or any highly flammable materials especially susceptible to fire and
which is so situated as to endanger property; or finds obstruction
to or on fire escapes, stairs, passage ways, doors or windows liable
to interfere with the operations of the Fire Department or egress
of occupants in case of fire, the inspectors shall declare it to be
an imminent danger and order the same to be removed or remedied.
