[Adopted as Article XV, Sec. 1, of the 1973 General Bylaws, as updated
through 2002]
The Chief of the Fire Department shall be vested with the authority
to inspect all buildings and premises for the purpose of eliminating fire
or explosion hazards. Upon receipt of a written complaint from any person
whose property or interest may be jeopardized by an existing fire or explosion
hazard, the Chief of the Fire Department shall conduct an immediate investigation
of the conditions that initiated the complaint. If any building or premises
contain a condition that in the judgment of the Chief of the Fire Department
can be classed as fire or explosion hazards, he shall forthwith issue a written
order for the elimination of such fire and explosion hazards as may exist.
[Adopted as Article XV, Sec. 6, of the 1973 General Bylaws, as updated
through 2002]
[Amended 10-16-2006 FATM, Art. 15]
And further to authorize the Walpole Fire Chief or his/her designee
to adopt Rules and Regulations for Fire Protection Systems, with a copy of
said Rules and Regulations to be kept on file and current in the Office of
the Town Clerk, which shall govern the installation and use of all fire protection
systems, auxiliary systems, radio alarm boxes and alarm connections to the
Walpole Fire Department.