§ 14-1-103. INSPECTION OF COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES.

(a)

Authority. The Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee may, at reasonable times, enter on and into, examine, and inspect a public building, store, warehouse, factory, or any other structure or premises used for commercial purposes in the county to ascertain:

(1)

The condition, size, arrangement, and efficiency of equipment for fire prevention or protection against fire on or in the premises, building, or structure; and

(2)

In the opinion of the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee, the presence, arrangement, or deposit of any material or substance, or any other thing that may:

(i)

Tend to create danger of fire or danger from fire; or

(ii)

In the event of fire, unnecessarily and unreasonably interfere with the work of the Fire Department:

1.

On or in the premises, building, or structure; or

2.

In prevention of loss of life of the occupants or other individuals on or in the premises, building, or structure.

(b)

Required report. An individual making an inspection under this section shall report the results of the inspection to the Fire Chief in writing,.

(1988 Code, § 16-6) (Bill No. 26-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 73-03, § 15, 7-1-2004)