§ 2.52.060. Fire prevention measures  


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  • It shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department to adopt all prudent measures for the prevention of fires and for this purpose the fire chief, or his or her assistant under the fire chief's direction, may, upon request or whenever he or she has reason to believe that the safety of life and property demands it, and as often as he or she may deem necessary, enter any building, yard or premises in the city during reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection. Where dangerous, unsafe or hazardous conditions are found to exist he or she shall give such directions for the alteration, change or removal or better care or management of the same as he or she may deem proper, and such directions shall be obeyed and complied with by the person directed in that regard and at their expense.

(Prior code § 7-207)