Orders

(a)

When evidence has been received establishing that a violation of this chapter, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or any rule and regulation of the state fire marshal, has occurred or may reasonably be expected to occur, the city's chief fire code enforcement official, or designee thereof, may issue, in his/her discretion, a notice to correct the violation or a citation to cease the violation and cause the same to be served upon the violator by personal service or certified mail to the violator's last known address or post office box or by posting a copy in a conspicuous place at the premises of the violation. Once posting has occurred, failure to claim the certified mail shall be at no consequence, and service shall be deemed to be complete and proper. Such notice or citation shall briefly set forth the general nature of the violation and specify a reasonable time within which the violation shall be rectified or stopped. Reasonable time herein means the shortest practicable time to rectify or stop the violation. Such notice or citation may require the violator to restrict, cease or suspend use or operation of the facility or premises. Any orders hereunder may be enforced as provided in section 19-22 of this chapter. This provision shall not be construed to require the issuance or service of a notice of violation or citation to cease or other order prior to initiating proceedings against a violator pursuant to section 19-22 of this chapter.

(b)

For the purpose of this chapter, a violator shall mean the owner, lessee and any other person responsible for the condition of the premises. In the case of a corporation it shall also mean the resident agent, any director or officer. In the case of a partnership it shall also mean any partner.

(Ord. No. 10824, § 2, 1-10-91; Code 1980, § 19-26; Ord. No. 13201, § 2, 9-27-10)