Investigation of fires

The Fire Marshal and his designated representatives shall investigate the origin, cause, and circumstances of every fire of explosion occurring within the jurisdiction of the city, which is of suspicious nature or which involves loss of life or injury to person or by which property has been destroyed or damaged or an attempt has been made to destroy property, or cause loss of life or injury. Where it has been determined through such investigation that the fire is of a criminal nature, it shall be the responsibility of the Fire Marshal or his designated representative to conduct further investigation to determine who is criminally responsible, to develop a case for presentation to the State Attorney, and arrest those for whom probable cause has been established that a criminal act has been committed.

(Ord. No. 2009-68, § 2, 4-30-09)

Secs. 11-9—11-25. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CERTIFICATES; DOCUMENTS; REQUIREMENTS; ETC.