§ 50-6. Inspections.

(a)

The fire chief or his assistants and inspectors shall inspect or cause to be inspected all premises on a periodic basis for compliance with the Standard Fire Protection Code, this chapter, rules and regulations and other fire protection ordinances of the city, and shall make such orders as may be necessary for the enforcement of the laws and ordinances governing the same.

(b)

Additionally, upon complaint submitted in writing alleging a failure to comply with the Standard Fire Prevention Code, this chapter, and fire-related rules, regulations, and ordinances, the fire chief or assistants or inspectors may enter in or upon any building or premises complained of for the purpose of investigating the complaint.

(c)

Additionally, if the fire chief or assistants or inspectors has been deputized by the state safety fire commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 25-2-12.1, then that person is further authorized to seek inspection warrants against noncooperating parties pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 25-2-22.1. Inspection warrants may be issued by any judge of the superior, state, municipal or magistrate court upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause.

(Ord. No. 0-25-96, § 12-11, 5-20-96)