§ 35-2-205. INSPECTIONS FOR PROPER EXITS; CORRECTION.

(a)

Building Engineer authorized to inspect. In order to determine if the buildings have the proper means of exit in case of a fire or emergency, the Building Engineer may authorize inspection of buildings open to the public or used for public assemblages or gatherings including theaters, hotels, public halls, nightclubs, taverns, manufacturing establishments, restaurants, houses of worship, schools, and places of amusement.

(b)

Examination by Building Engineer; notice. If, after inspection, the Building Engineer or the Building Engineer's designee determines that a building does not have the proper means of exit if there is a fire or emergency, the building engineer or designee shall provide written notice to the owners, trustees, lessees, tenants, or occupants of the building that:

(1)

The building does not have the proper means of exit; and

(2)

They are required to provide the proper means of exit, as considered necessary by the Building Engineer or designee.

(c)

Penalty for failure to comply. A person who violates this section by failing to comply with a notice of the Building Engineer or designee within 10 days after the date of the notice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(1988 Code, § 7-7) (Bill No. 25-01, § 2, 7-1-2004)