Village of Depew, NY Article IV Fire Marshal

§ 14-7 Position established.

The position of Fire Marshal is hereby continued who shall be appointed for a term of one year by the Board of Trustees.

§ 14-8 Powers and duties.

A. The Fire Marshal shall enforce Chapter C entitled "Fire Prevention Code" of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

B. The Fire Marshal may detail any or all of his or her subordinates as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Fire Marshal shall recommend to the Board of Trustees the employment of technical inspectors whenever he or she deems it necessary or appropriate.

C. A report of the Fire Marshal shall be made annually and transmitted to the Board of Trustees. It shall contain all proceedings taken relating to enforcement of Chapter C of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and related enactments, with such statistics as the Fire Marshal may wish to include therein. The Fire Marshal shall also recommend any amendments to the Municipal Code which, in his or her judgment, shall be desirable.