[Code 1991, § 8-91; Ord. No. 03-26, 12-9-2003]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
[Code 1991, § 8-94; Ord. No. 03-26, 12-9-2003]
A. The City shall enforce the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code,
published and adopted by the state department of housing and community
development under authority of Code of Virginia, § 27-94
et seq., in its entirety, except such portions as are deleted, modified,
or added herein. All persons engaged in activities within the City
that are regulated by the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
shall comply therewith.
B. For public inspection during working hours, three copies of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code with any subsequent modifications or
amendments shall be kept at the office of the Chief of the Fire Department
and one copy shall be kept in the Clerk's office of the General
District Court of the City.
C. The responsibility to enforce the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code is assigned to the Fire Department.
[Code 1991, § 8-96]
The City Building Official and the fire official shall act as
a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons
an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes, or occupancies
which shall require permits in addition to those required by this
article. The fire official shall post a list of such materials, processes
and occupancies in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute
copies thereof to interested persons.
[Code 1991, § 8-97]
The Fire Prevention Appeals Board shall have the powers and duties set forth in Code of Virginia, § 27.98, and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and shall operate in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
10, Article
II, Division 10.