<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 16-1. - Intent.</div>
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               (a)
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               It is the intent of this chapter to prescribe regulations consistent with nationally
               recognized good practice for the safe guarding of life and property within the jurisdiction
               of the county from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling
               and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from hazardous conditions
               in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises.
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               (b)
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               This chapter shall not be construed to hold the county responsible for any damage
               to persons or property by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein
               or failure to inspect or reinspect or the permits issued or denied as herein provided
               or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
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               (Code 1984, Â§ 7-2; Ord. of 6-24-1991; Ord. of 10-7-1991)
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