No building or structure may be used for emergency preparedness
practice except with a permit as required by this chapter.
No building, structure or property may be used for emergency
preparedness practice unless all utility services have been disconnected,
removed or sealed in conformity with the applicable regulations of
the public utility or the agency having jurisdiction, unless the Mayor
dispenses with such requirement.
In addition to any other requirement of this chapter, where
a building or structure proposed to be used in any such emergency
preparedness practice is proposed to be demolished in whole or in
part, no such building or structure may be used for such practice
purposes until a demolition permit has been obtained in accordance
with the requirements of this Code.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to emergency
preparedness activities conducted at any municipal property or at
property where an emergency services provider maintains a regular
location for the provision of such services, nor to the use of a school
classroom or place of public assembly for the purpose of instruction
on emergency preparedness, provided that no portion of any such building
or property shall be set on fire intentionally as part of such activity.
No person shall cause or permit any fire to be set intentionally
in or to any portion of a building or structure or property pursuant
to a permit granted pursuant to this chapter unless such permit expressly
authorizes such activity.
This chapter shall not be construed, interpreted or applied
to create liability on the part of the Village or any officer or employee
thereof for any loss or damage that may result from reliance on this
chapter or any determination lawfully made thereunder.