§ 14-48. Orders.

(A)

Whenever evidence has been received establishing that a violation of the applicable provisions of this Chapter, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal, or any fire safety standards of a municipality which are more stringent than any of the foregoing, has occurred or may reasonably be expected to occur, the Chief Fire Official may issue, in their discretion, a notice to correct the violation or a citation to cease the violation. Any notice or citation shall be served upon the violator by personal service or certified mail to the violator's last known address or by posting a copy in a conspicuous place at the premises of the violation. Such notice or citation shall set forth the nature of the violation and specify a reasonable time within which the violation shall be rectified or stopped. Reasonable time herein means the shortest practicable time to rectify or stop the violation. Such notice or citation may require the violator to restrict, cease or suspend use or operation of the facility or premises. Any orders hereunder may be enforced as provided in Section 14-43 of this article. This provision shall not be construed to require the issuance or service of a notice of violation or citation to cease or other order prior to initiating proceedings against a violator pursuant to Section 14-43 of this article.

(B)

For the purposes of this article, a violator shall mean the owner, lessee and any other person responsible for the condition of the premises. In the case of a corporation it shall also mean the resident agent, any director or officer. In the case of a partnership it shall also mean any partner.

(Ord. No. 87-89, § 3, 12-15-87; Ord. No. 16-89, § 3, 9-7-16)

Note— Formerly Section 14-63 of this Code.