§ 13-3. Administration/organization; Fire Official and Fire Prevention Division established.  


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  • (a)

    The Fire Prevention Division (hereafter, "Prevention Division") of the County is hereby established, to be under control of the Fire Chief as the County Fire Official (AHJ) or his designee.

    (b)

    The Fire Chief shall designate any State certified fire inspector certified under F.S. § 633.216 to assist with such responsibilities and duties.

    (c)

    The AHJ shall supervise the Fire Prevention Division and shall be responsible for the direct administration and enforcement of this chapter. The Fire Official may designate such number of fire inspectors to administer the Fire Prevention Division. Where hereafter a duty or responsibility and authority is specified for the Fire Official, same will apply to the person designated in this section to act in his/her stead, unless otherwise specifically stated otherwise.

(Ord. No. 2012-03, § 3, 6-29-2012)