§ 14.21.020. Bureau of Fire Prevention.

A.

The most recent edition of the International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City which is established and shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.

B.

The Chief, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of this Code. A minimum of one certified copy of the number required by governing law of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be in effect immediately thereafter. An additional copy shall be kept in the office of the Fire Department for distribution to the public.

C.

The Fire Prevention Bureau is established within the Fire Department under the direction of the Fire Chief, which shall consist of such Fire Department personnel as may be assigned thereto by the Fire Chief. The function of this Bureau shall be to assist the Fire Chief in the administration and enforcement of fire prevention provisions of this Code. The Chief has designated the position of Fire Marshal to exercise the powers and perform the duties of Fire Prevention Engineer as set forth in this Code.

(Ord. 3558 § 3, 10/18/2016; Ord. 2552 § 4, 10/25/1989)