Chapter 15.16
FIRE INSPECTIONS

Sections:

15.16.010    Annual inspections required.

15.16.020    Available services.

15.16.040    Penalties.

15.16.010 Annual inspections required.

The users enumerated in the current edition of the International Fire Code, and its appendices, shall be required to have conducted annual fire inspections at their own expense. (Ord. 1866 § 1 (Att. 1), 2014; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.16.020 Available services.

Fire plan check review is conducted by the City of Ferndale and/or contracted through qualified third-party agencies, at the expense of the applicant. The applicant is responsible for providing documentation to the City that the applicant’s plans comply with applicable fire codes. (Ord. 1866 § 1 (Att. 1), 2014; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)

15.16.040 Penalties.

Provided sufficient notice of noncompliance with fire safety codes has been provided by either the office of the City Attorney, the City of Ferndale, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal, or other qualified agencies recognized by the City of Ferndale, penalties shall be as set forth in the current edition of the International Fire Code; however, a minimum mandatory penalty of $100.00 will be assessed for each day of noncompliance. (Ord. 1866 § 1 (Att. 1), 2014; Ord. 1397 § 2, 2006)