A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person violating or causing violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate violation for each and every day during which any violation of this chapter is committed or continued by such person, firm or corporation. This violation can be retroactively applied to the first day the occupant or owner was made aware of the violation by the fire code official.

B. The fire code official or designee may determine if a violation of this chapter has occurred.

C. If the violation is deemed to be a public nuisance, it will be noticed and abated per the process and procedures outlined in Chapter 2.50.

D. If the violation is deemed to be a public nuisance, in addition to any corrective action ordered by the city, a person found to have violated the provisions of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty. The amount of the civil penalty assessed for each day of continuing violation will not exceed the amount established for a Class 3 code violation.

E. For any violations of this chapter deemed to be life-threatening, a violation can be issued immediately for each and every occurrence, including multiple occurrences in one day. Life-threatening hazards include but are not limited to overcrowding, locking or obstructing doors designated to remain unlocked, and shutting off or removing designated fire protection equipment.

F. If the violation is deemed to be an immediate public safety hazard, in addition to any corrective action ordered by the city, the amount of the civil penalty assessed for each day of continuing violation will not exceed the amount established for a Class 1 violation.

G. The penalties and remedies provided in this section are not exclusive and are in addition to other penalties and remedies available under city ordinance or state statute. (Ord. 5093 §1 (Exh. A (part)), 2020).