<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-6. - Penalties.</div>
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               (a)
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               The minimum penalty for a violation of this article shall be a civil penalty of $50.00,
               and the maximum civil penalty shall be $500.00. A violation of any provision of this
               article for which a specific penalty has not been otherwise provided shall constitute
               a misdemeanor and be punishable as provided in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH1GEPR_S1-14GEPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13891">section 1-14</a> of the Code. Each violation, as well as each day a violation exists, shall constitute
               separate and distinct offense.
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               (b)
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               If a person has not been cited within the previous 12 months and the violations are
               corrected within 72 hours, the fine shall be waived. The citation and penalties shall
               be in writing, signed by the fire marshal or his representative, and shall be delivered.
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               (c)
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               The types of violations and the related civil penalties are as follows:
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               (1)
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               <span class="ital">Type 1 violations ($50.00).</span> These violations generally increase the likelihood of a fire or injury. They include,
               but are not limited to, failure to:
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               a.
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               Obtain proper permits for required uses as listed under the permit fees.
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               b.
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               Maintain properly operating exit or emergency lights.
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               c.
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               Maintain a clear, unobstructed access to fire protection equipment.
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               d.
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               Properly cover or close electrical junction boxes.
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               e.
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               Limit or restrict use of electrical extension cords improperly used.
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               (2)
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               <span class="ital">Type 2 violations ($100.00).</span> These violations represent a general threat to property. They include but are not
               limited to failure to:
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               a.
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               Safely maintain proper storage of combustibles outside of a business.
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               b.
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               Maintain a clear, unobstructed access to electric panels.
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               c.
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               Properly maintain automatic closing fire and smoke doors.
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               d.
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               Properly maintain and inspect portable fire extinguishers.
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               e.
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               Properly maintain unobstructed accesses to hydrants, risers and fire department connections.
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               (3)
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               <span class="ital">Type 3 violations ($250.00).</span> These violations directly affect the safety of persons within an occupancy or the
               probability of heavy property loss if a fire occurs. They include but are not limited
               to failure to:
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               a.
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               Maintain a clear, unobstructed access to and from exit doors, both inside and outside.
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               b.
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               Install, test or properly maintain required smoke and fire alarm systems.
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               c.
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               Install or properly maintain or test existing/required automatic sprinkler systems
               and extinguishing systems.
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               d.
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               Properly store or use flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials.
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               e.
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               Limit the number of persons in a place of assembly to the maximum posted number allowed.
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               (4)
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               <span class="ital">Type 4 violations ($500.00).</span> These violations are where, despite prior notice, corrections have not been made
               and/or previous fines have not been paid.
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               (d)
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               The application of the penalties in subsection (c) shall not be held to prevent the
               enforcement of or removal of the prohibited conditions.
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               (Ord. No. 2010-08, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 2022-03, 2-7-2022)
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