§ 119-3. Use of steam engines; report and repair of dangerous conditions.

A. 

It shall be the duty of the Chief of the Fire Department to take cognizance of every building in the City in which any steam engine shall be used and of all buildings in the City in the process of erection or alteration and to make a record of such use thereof as in his/her judgment may, from any cause, be dangerous in case of fire and report the same to the State Fire Marshal forthwith.

B. 

Whenever, in the Chief's opinion, any chimney, hearth, oven, stovepipe, fire frame or other fixture, or whatever else may give just cause for alarm, should be altered, repaired or removed, the Chief shall forthwith notify and direct the owner of the premises upon which the same is situated to alter, repair or remove the same as he/she may direct.

C. 

In case of neglect or refusal so to do, the Chief shall cause the same to be removed, altered or repaired at the expense of such owner, who shall also be liable to a penalty not exceeding $20 for such neglect or refusal. Any person who shall obstruct the Chief in carrying out the provisions of this section shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding $150 for each offense.

Amended 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2018-4