Sec. 420.112. - Unlawful to occupy or operate.

It shall be a Class C offense, as defined in Section 632.101 , Ordinance Code, to be physically present in, or to allow others to be physically present in, any building or structure at any time during which a vacate order for that building or structure issued by the Chief, Fire Prevention Division is in effect pursuant to this Chapter until such building or structure has been made to comply in every respect with the order and notice of violation issued pursuant to the vacate order or unless such individual has obtained prior written authorization from the Chief, Fire Prevention Division or his or her designee to be inside the building or structure for the express purpose of rectifying the deficiencies outlined in the order and notice of violation. All written authorizations shall be posted on site at all times during permitted corrective actions. The failure to post such written authorization shall be a Class C offense. Additionally, in situations where existing conditions, while not rising to the level of condemnation, do not allow for the safe operation of any property, it shall also be a Class C offense for any person to operate any commercial business, establishment, enterprise or function on any property when doing so has been determined to be unsafe pursuant to this Chapter until such time as the violations or conditions causing this determination have been resolved in every respect unless the order of the Chief, Fire Prevention Division has previously been abated, withdrawn or vacated. (Ord. 2014-701-E, § 3)