§ 8.08.023. Enforcement, inspection and authority to enter property.  


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  • A.

    Fire Chief Designee. For the purpose of enforcing or administering this Chapter, the Fire Chief may designate any person or persons as his/her deputy in the performance of duties imposed by this Chapter.

    B.

    Authority to Enter Property. For the purpose of enforcing or administering this Chapter, the Fire Chief (or designee) may enter any real property for the purpose of inspecting the property or for summary abatement activities whenever the Fire Chief (or designee) is informed or has reasonable cause to believe that a fire hazard exists, constituting a condition dangerous and injurious to the health or welfare of persons or to the public, including the environment, or is otherwise in violation of this Chapter. No person shall interfere with the entry of the Fire Chief (or designee) acting in the official course and scope of his duty.

(Ord. 983, 11/16/2010)