When used in this part IX, the following term has the meaning
indicated:
The 2015 International Fire Code, as published without exceptions
or modifications, and any such future edition of the International
Fire Code adopted or amended by the Travis County Emergency Services
District No. 1.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
The fire marshal’s office of the Travis County Emergency
Services District No. 1, is hereby designated as the fire code official
of the city and authorized to enforce this part IX and the fire code
of the city, to take all actions required or authorized in provisions
incorporated in this part IX or the fire code of the city by reference,
and to conduct all inspections, review all plans, and accept all applications
and/or fees for a permit or approval authorized or required by the
terms of this part IX or the fire code of the city. The city administrator
is hereby authorized to enter into any necessary interlocal cooperation
agreement with the district and/or any other proper authority to give
effect to this part IX.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
This part IX and the fire code of the city as adopted are applicable
and in full force and effect within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
This part IX will, to the extent reasonable, be construed in
a manner consistent with the International Fire Code as adopted by
the city herein. If there is a conflict between this part IX and the
International Fire Code, this part IX will prevail.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
The fire code official shall be able to enforce criminal violations
of this part IX or the fire code of the city in the municipal court
of the city through the city attorney or in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Any civil violation of this part IX or the fire code may be enforced
by the city attorney in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
The fire marshal’s office of Travis County Emergency Services
District No. 1 is hereby designated as the fire marshal of the city
and authorized to perform the duties of a fire marshal within the
corporate limits of the city.
(Ordinance 2018-O-525 adopted 4/25/18)
