§ 14-49. Correction of violations.

(A)

When 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 standard of a municipality more stringent than any of the foregoing, has occurred or continues to exist or when there is a reasonable likelihood of imminent endangerment to life or property because of a threatened violation of any of the foregoing provisions, the Chief Fire Official, in his or her discretion, may:

(1)

Take any action necessary to prevent such a violation, and

(2)

Trace, investigate, control, abate and remedy such a violation, and

(3)

Restore the air, waters, property, animal life, aquatic life and plant life within the County or municipality to their former condition.

(B)

This section shall not be construed to provide a defense to or otherwise relieve or limit the liability or responsibility of any person who violated or is violating the particular provisions of law or ordinance aforesaid. Any sums expended may be recovered as provided by Section 14-43(A)(5)(i) and (ii).

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

Note— Formerly Section 14-64 of this Code.