Chapter 17.80 — APPEALS

Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1748.

Whenever the chief disapproves suitability of alternate materials or methods of construction, disapproves a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of this code do not apply or that the true intent has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner or responsible person receiving such notice of disapproval or noncompliance with this code may appeal the decision of th chief to the board of appeals within ten days of such notice, in accordance with Chapter 2.37 of this code.

Nothing in this chapter shall preclude or prevent the fire chief or his authorized representative from immediately and without notice ordering an operation or use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle or portion thereof, or the abatement of any activity or condition which has or is a fire, public health or safety hazard, if in the opinion of the chief or his authorized representative such condition

must be remedied, removed, corrected or altered forthwith and without such notice in order that the public health and safety be protected. In this event, the owner or responsible person shall have the right to appeal the action taken within ten days of receiving notice of such action, in accordance with Chapter 2.37 of this code.

(Ord. 1862 § 12, 1992).