Last updated January 2023
Articles:
13.ED Editor’s note to Chapter 13
13.04 In General
13.08 International Fire Code
13.12 Fire Department
Article 13.ED Editor’s note to Chapter 13
Sections:
13.ED.010 Editor’s note to Chapter 13
Section 13.ED.010 Editor’s note to Chapter 13
As to obedience to fire department officials generally, see § 23.12.050. As to powers of officers of fire department at scene of fire relative to motor vehicles, see § 23.12.010. As to following or parking near fire apparatus, see § 23.36.260. As to driving over fire hose, see § 23.36.270. As to parking near fire hydrant, see § 23.56.050. As to fire protection system, see §§ 38.08.150 to 38.08.180. (Ord. No. 1766, § 1.)
Sections:
13.04.00E Editor’s note to Article 13.04
13.04.010 Obstructing or interfering with firemen
13.04.020 Occupying or entering rooms used by department
13.04.030 Handling department apparatus
13.04.040 Right of way of fire department’s apparatus and vehicles
13.04.050 Private use of fire-fighting apparatus
13.04.060 False fire alarms; tampering with or damaging fire safety equipment
13.04.070 Setting fire to drapes, furniture, etc., in public or semipublic establishments (Repealed) (Code 1629 § 2.)
13.04.080 Storage of liquefied petroleum gases
Section 13.04.00E Editor’s note to Article 13.04
For state law as to authority of city to regulate fire hazards, see NDCC, § 40-05-01 (35).
Section 13.04.010 Obstructing or interfering with firemen
Any person found guilty of obstructing or interfering with any firefighter of the fire department while in the discharge of his duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1958, § 12-26.)
For state law as to interference with firemen, see NDCC, § 18-08-09.
(Ord. No. 1411, § 1)
(Ord. No. 1411, § 1)
Section 13.04.040 Right of way of fire department’s apparatus and vehicles
When going to a fire, any apparatus or vehicle belonging to the fire department shall have the right of way in all streets, alleys and public places over any automobile or other vehicle of any kind whatever. Any person in charge of any automobile or other vehicle must stop such vehicle, etc., whenever necessary to permit any apparatus or vehicle of the fire department to pass without hindrance or delay. (Code 1958, § 12-29, Code 1629, § 1)
Section 13.04.050 Private use of fire-fighting apparatus
No person shall use or cause to be used any firefighting apparatus for any private purpose whatsoever; nor shall any person, without authority from the chief of the fire department, remove the same from the place where kept; nor shall any person having charge of fire-fighting apparatus permit the same to be used for private purposes. (Code 1958, § 12-30; Ord. No. 360, § 1.)
Section 13.04.060 False fire alarms; tampering with or damaging fire safety equipment
Any person who shall knowingly give or cause to be given any false alarm of fire or who shall tamper with, damage or destroy or temporarily place out of order, or remove from its storage place without authority or in the absence of an emergency any fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing tools, equipment, chemicals or devices, sprinkler systems, smoke alarms, early fire warning devices, fire alarm box, wires or other apparatus in connection with a fire alarm system, or any other fire prevention or safety equipment or devices whatsoever, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The penalty for violation hereof shall be as provided in this Chapter. (Code 1958, § 12-31; Ord. No. 737, § 2.; Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.04.070 Setting fire to drapes, furniture, etc., in public or semipublic establishments Deleted
(Code 1958, § 12-4; Ord. No. 1411, § 1, Code 1629 § 2)
(Ord. No. 1411, § 1)
Article 13.08 International Fire Code
Sections:
13.08.010 Adoption of 2021 International Fire Code
13.08.020 Definitions
13.08.030 Appeals
13.08.040 (Deleted)
13.08.050 Penalty
13.08.060 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited
13.08.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases is to be restricted
13.08.080 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited
13.08.090 Establishment of International Fire Code
13.08.100 Retail Sales and Storage of Fireworks (Repealed)
13.08.110 Day Care
Section 13.08.010 Adoption of 2021 International Fire Code
For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or explosion, there is hereby adopted by the City of Dickinson the 2021 International Fire Code. Copies of the 2021 International Fire Code have been and are now on file in the office of the fire chief and city administrator.
The provisions of the 2021 International Fire Code shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dickinson, with the following additions, deletions, and amendments:
- Definitions
- Whenever the word “municipality”, “jurisdiction” or “city” is used in any code adopted pursuant to this title, it means the City of Dickinson, North Dakota.
- Whenever the words “corporate counsel” or “city attorney” is used in any code adopted pursuant to this title, it means the city attorney of the City of Dickinson, North Dakota.
- Whenever the term “International Building Code” is used in the International Fire Code, it shall mean the “Dickinson Building Code.”
- Whenever the term “International Plumbing Code” is used in the International Fire Code, it shall mean the “North Dakota State Plumbing Code.”
- Whenever the term “ICC Electrical Code” is used in the International Fire Code, it shall mean the “Wiring Standards of North Dakota.”
(b) Permit Fees
The fee for any permit or license required by the International Fire Code and authorized by the fire chief, shall be as approved by the Board of City Commissioners.
(c) Amendments to 2021 International Fire Code
The 2021 International Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Dickinson, is amended to state as follows:
1. 101.1 Title These regulations shall be known as the city fire code, hereinafter also referred to as “this code.”
2. Section 105.1.1 Permits Required is amended to read as follows: A property owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire code official and may be required to obtain a permit.
3. The specified permits identified in each operational section in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.48 are amended from “being required” to “required upon the determination of the code official.”
4. Section 111 is deleted in its entirety.
5. 112.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or who fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directives of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
- 113.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
- 307.1.1 Open Burning. Open Burning shall be prohibited.
- Section 307.4.1 is deleted in its entirety.
- 307.4.2 Recreational Fires. Recreational Fires shall be prohibited.
- The Exception to Section 307.4.3, Portable outdoor fireplaces, is deleted in its entirety.
- Exception 3 to Section 308.1.4, LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds.
- 308.3 Group A Occupancies. Add exception 1.4. Open-flame devices for food warming.
- 311.6 note 1 is amended to read “Storage is kept to a minimum and is neat and orderly”.
- 503.2.3 is hereby amended to read “Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities, and shall be concrete or asphalt.”
- Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the 2021 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Dickinson are hereby adopted with such amendments, additions and deletions as necessary to make such Chapters consistent with the concurrent sections of the applicable International Building Code, as adopted pursuant to Dickinson City Code Section 7.020. In the event of any dispute, the then applicable sections of the International Building Code, as adopted pursuant to Dickinson City Code Section 7.020 shall take precedence.
- 903.3.1.1 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: Sprinkler heads in unoccupied mall tenant spaces may be installed at ceiling height if allowed by the code official. Permission will be granted on an individual basis. Combustible storage shall not be allowed in these unoccupied tenant spaces if sprinkler heads are installed at ceiling height. Signage shall be provided outlining the storage restrictions.
- 905, all references to Class II standpipes or Class III standpipes are amended to state “Class I standpipes.”
- 905.1 Exception: The installation of fire hose on standpipes may be omitted when approved by the fire code official. Approved standpipe hose valves and connection shall be provided where required.
- 905.3.4.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Dickinson, regarding Hose and cabinet, is deleted in its entirety.
- 905.6 of the 2021 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Dickinson, regarding Location of Class III standpipe hose connections, is deleted in its entirety.
- Section 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. Where approved by the fire code official, a building’s emergency communication system interfaced with the fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 is acceptable.
- 907.2.11.2 is hereby amended by adding item #4 to read as follows:
4. In dwelling units where the ceiling height of a room open to the hallway serving the sleeping rooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches (610 mm) or more, smoke alarms shall be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room.
- 1011.2: Exception 4. Stairways used only to attend equipment or private stairways serving an occupant load of 10 or fewer persons and which are not accessible to the public.
- 1011.5.2 Exception 6. Stairways used only to attend equipment or private stairways serving an occupant load of 10 or fewer persons and which are not accessible to the public are permitted to have a maximum 8 inch riser height and minimum 9 inch tread depth.
- Section 1011.11 Exceptions:
6. Stairways used only to attend equipment or private stairways serving an occupant load of 10 or fewer persons and which are not accessible to the public. Handrail will be required on one side.
7. Vehicle service pit stairways are exempt from the rules for stairway railings and guards if they would prevent a vehicle from moving into a position over the pit.
- 1103.5.1 of the2021International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Dickinson, regarding Sprinklers in Group A-2, is deleted in its entirety.
- Exception 2 to Section 5601.1.3 is deleted in its entirety.
- Exception 4 to Section 5601.1.3 is deleted in its entirety.
- Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, to the 2021 International Fire Code is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, to the 2021 International Fire Code is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix E. Hazard Categories, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix F, Hazard Ranking, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix H, Hazardous Materials Management Plan, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix I, Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditions, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
- Appendix N, Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions, to the 2021 International Fire Code, is adopted in its entirety.
(Ord. No. 342, § 1; Ord. No. 446, § 1; Ord. No. 546, § 1; Ord. No. 655, § 2; Ord. No. 737, 1; Ord. No. 1072, § 1; Ord. No. 1123 § 1; Ord. No. 1159 § 1; Ord. No. 1306 § 1; Ord. 1355 §1; Ord. No. 1411 §1. Ord. No. 1544 § 1. Ord No. 1629 § 3. Ord No. 1690 § 1. Ord. No. 1766, § 2.)
Section 13.08.020 DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 § 1)
Whenever the fire chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire chief to the board of appeals within 30 days from the date of the decision. (Code 1958, § 12-13; Ord. No. 342, § 9; Ord. No. 1072, § 3; Ord. No. 1123 § 3; Ord. No. 1159 § 3.)
Section 13.08.040 DELETED (Ord. No. 1544 § 1)
(Ord. No. 1411 § 1)
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code or standards hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of: (1) for the first conviction, an infraction punishable by a fine of at least fifty dollars but not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); (2) any person who has previously been convicted under this section may be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500), or by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or defects within a reasonable time; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable length of time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. No. 342, § 11; Ord. No. 1072, § 5; Ord. No. 1123 § 5; Ord. No. 1159 § 5. Ord No. 1629 § 3)
As to the general penalty for violation of Code, see § 11.12.010 of this Code.
Section 13.08.060 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited
The limits referred to in IFC Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code in which the storage of Class I, II, & III liquids is restricted are hereby established as follows:
No Special use permit for storage of Class I, II, & III liquids will be allowed within 300`adjacent to or within any residentially zoned areas, heavily populated areas or congested commercially zoned areas without appropriate spacing as deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 1072, § 6; Ord. No. 1123 § 6; Ord. No. 1306 § 4, Ord. No. 1355 §3. Ord. No. 1544 §. Ord. No. 1629, § 4. Ord. No. 1690, § 3. Ord. No. 1766, § 1.)
*A 500 gallon max shall be required per commercial site.
Section 13.08.070 Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases is to be restricted
The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows:
No conditional use permit shall be allowed for liquefied petroleum LP storage adjacent to or within residential zoned areas, heavily populated areas and congested commercial zoned areas without appropriate spacing as deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction. At no time shall the aggregate capacity exceed 2,000 gallons per location in areas approved by authority having jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 1072, § 7; Ord. No. 1123 § 7; Ord. No. 1159 § 7; Ord. No. 1306 §5; Ord. No. 1355 §4; Ord. No. 1411 §1. Ord. No. 1544 § 1. Ord. No. 1629 § 5. Ord. No. 1690, § 4. Ord. No. 1766, § 1.)
Section 13.08.080 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited
The limits referred to in Sections 5604.5 and 5604.5.3.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows:
Conditional use permit shall be allowed only in isolated industrial areas and shall comply with nationally recognized standards for separation distances. (Ord. No. 1072, § 8; Ord. No. 1123 § 8; Ord. No. 1306 § 6; Ord. No. 1355 §5. Ord. No. 1544 § 1. Ord. No. 1629 § 8. Ord. No. 1690, § 5. Ord. No. 1766, § 1.)
Section 13.08.090 Enforcement of International Fire Code
The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the fire department of the city which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. (Ord. No. 1123 § 9; Ord No. 1159 § 9; Ord. No. 1306 § 7.)
Section 13.08.100 Retail sales and storage of 1.4G Fireworks (Repealed)
(Ord. No. 1411 §1. Ord. No. 1629 §7)
Section 13.08.110 Day Care
Day care not in a dwelling shall meet the requirements of the International Fire Code and International Building Code
Home Day cares in a dwelling shall meet the requirements of the International Residential Code Appendix AM, with the following additions, deletions, and amendments.
Amendments to 2021 International Residential Code Appendix AM
- The 2021 International Residential Code Appendix AM, as adopted by the City of Dickinson, is amended to state as follows:
- Section AM101.1 This appendix shall apply to a home day care operated within a dwelling. It is to include buildings and structures occupied by twelve persons or less of any age who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents or guardians or relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, and in a place other than the home of the person cared for.
- Section AM103.1.3 is deleted in its entirety.
- Additional requirements:
- Fire extinguishers shall meet the requirements of the International Fire Code
- Fire Drills shall meet the requirements of the International Fire Code
- Fireplace shall not be used when the day care is in session
(Ord. No. 1690 § 6. Ord. No. 1766, § 1.)
Article 13.12 Fire Department
Sections:
13.12.02000 Division 13.12.02 Generally
13.12.02010 Composition
13.12.02020 Election of members (Repealed)
13.12.02030 Duties of members generally (Repealed)
13.12.02040 Members eligible under Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Act of 1976 (Repealed)
13.12.02050 Duties of police commissioner(Repealed)
13.12.02060 Presiding officer at meetings (Repealed)
13.12.02070 Secretary and treasurer (Repealed)
13.12.02080 Assignment of firemen (Repealed)
13.12.02090 Receipt of rewards by firemen (Repealed)
13.12.02100 Appointment of members as inspectors generally; technical inspectors (Repealed)
13.12.02110 Use of liquor by personnel (Repealed)
13.12.02120 Police power of firefighters
13.12.02130 Bylaws, rules and regulations generally (Repealed)
13.12.02140 Obedience of firemen to rules, regulations and orders (Repealed)
13.12.02150 Removal or suspension of members (Repealed)
13.12.04000 Division 13.12.04 Chief
13.12.04000E Editor’s note to Division 13.12.04 (Repealed)
13.12.04010 Oath
13.12.04020 Bond (Repealed)
13.12.04030 Vacancies in office (Repealed)
13.12.04040 Property of department (Repealed)
13.12.04050 Control of personnel (Repealed)
13.12.04060 Leave of absence (Repealed)
13.12.04070 Command at fires generally (Repealed)
13.12.04080 Authority to command civilian assistance at fires
13.12.04090 Establishment of limits at fires
13.12.04100 Removal of property for protection and containment of fire
13.12.04110 Investigation of fires
13.12.04120 Inspection of buildings (Repealed)
13.12.04130 Obedience to Board of Commissioners
13.12.04140 Records (Repealed)
13.12.04150 Permission required to leave city; attendance at fires (Repealed)
13.12.04160 Reports (Repealed)
13.12.04170 Rules and regulations
13.12.04180 Removal
13.12.04190 Acting chief
13.12.06000 Division 13.12.06 Bureau of Fire Prevention (Repealed)
13.12.06010 Establishment and duties of bureau of fire prevention (Repealed)
13.12.06020 Appointment, term and removal of chief (Repealed)
13.12.06030 Annual report (Repealed)
Section 13.12.02000 Division 13.12.02 Generally
Section 13.12.02010 Composition
The fire department shall consist of a chief of the department and full-time and part-time employees.
(Code 1958, § 12-15; Ord. No. 1411 §1; Ord. No. 1731 §2)
Section 13.12.02020 Election of members – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02030 Duties of members generally– DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02040 Members eligible under Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Act of 1976 – DELETED (Ord. No. 1731 §3)
Section 13.12.02050 Duties of police commissioner – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02060 Presiding officer at meetings – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02070 Secretary and treasurer – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02080 Assignment of firemen – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02090 Receipt of rewards by firemen – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02100 Appointment of members as inspectors generally; technical inspectors – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02110 Use of liquor by personnel – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02120 Police power of firefighters
While in actual attendance at fires, the chief of the department, assistant chiefs, and officers shall have, and are hereby vested with, police power insofar as the exercise of the same may be necessary to prevent disorder, breach of the peace, interference with the work of the department, or the destruction or larceny of property. (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02130 Bylaws, rules and regulations generally- DELETED (Ord. No. 1731 § 4)
Section 13.12.02140 Obedience of firemen to rules, regulations and orders – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.02150 Removal or suspension of members – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04000 Division 13.12.04 Chief
The chief of the fire department shall be a competent and experienced fire officer who shall have charge, supervision, and control over all of the property, equipment, and supplies of the fire department, subject to the general supervision and control of the board of city commissioners. (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04000E Editor’s note to Division 13.12.04
Repealed (Ord. No. 1629 §8)
Before entering upon the duties of the office of chief of the fire department, the person selected for such position shall take and subscribe the oath of office required to be taken by the members of the city commission. (Code 1958, § 12-35.)
Section 13.12.04020 Bond – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04030 Vacancies in office – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04040 Property of department – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04050 Control of personnel – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04060 Leave of absence – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04070 Command at fires generally – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04080 Authority to command civilian assistance at fires
In case of necessity the chief or officer in charge of an incident may, while actively engaged in the performance of their duties, call upon able-bodied bystanders for assistance.
(Code 1958, § 12-43; Ord. No. 1411 §1; Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04090 Establishment of limits at fires
The chief of the fire department or his designee may prescribe limits in the vicinity of any fire within which no person, except those who reside therein, firefighters, police officers and those admitted by his order; shall be permitted to come.
(Code 1958, § 12-44; Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04100 Removal of property for protection and containment of fire
The chief of the fire department or his designee shall have power to cause the removal of any property whenever it shall become necessary for the preservation of such property from fire, to prevent the spreading of fire or to protect adjoining property.
Section 13.12.04110 Investigation of fires
The chief of the fire department shall immediately after each fire carefully and thoroughly investigate such fire and may, for that purpose, call on the chief of police for assistance and, if possible, shall ascertain, record and report the cause of such fire.
(Code 1958, § 12-46; Ord. No. 1411 §1.)
Section 13.12.04120 Inspection of buildings – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04130 Obedience to Board of Commissioners
The chief of the fire department shall at all times obey the instructions of the board of city commissioners. (Code 1958, § 12-48. Code 1629, § 9)
Section 13.12.04140 Records – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04150 Permission required to leave city; attendance at fires – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04160 Reports – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.04170 Rules and regulations
The chief of the fire department shall, in cooperation with the board of city commissioners, prescribe such rules and regulations for the government of the department as are in his judgment necessary to secure the best and most efficient service. (Code 1958, § 12-51.)
The board of city commissioners may, at any time and for cause which may seem sufficient to it and after an opportunity to be heard, remove the chief of the fire department. (Code 1958, § 12-53.)
Section 13.12.04190 Acting chief
In the absence of the chief of the fire department, the assistant chief or such other officer in charge of the company shall possess all the power granted in this article to perform all the duties herein required of the chief and shall be subject to all the requirements, conditions and restrictions of this article relating to the chief of the fire department.
Section 13.12.06010 Establishment and duties of bureau of fire prevention– DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.06020 Appointment, term and removal of chief – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Section 13.12.06030 Annual report – DELETED (Ord. No. 1411 §1)
Last modified: January 17, 2023