§ 54-82. Powers and duties of fire marshal, delegation of authority.

(a)

The fire marshal is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this article.

(b)

Any authority, power or duty vested in the fire marshal by any provision of this article may be exercised, discharged or performed by any deputy, assistant or other designated employee acting in the fire marshal's name and by his delegated authority. The fire marshal shall be responsible for the official acts of such persons who act in his name and by his authority.

(c)

The fire marshal may, in his discretion, require proof of competency of a certificate holder.

(d)

The fire marshal may promulgate such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article. The fire marshal may, in his discretion, have the competency test required under this article prepared and administered by others.

(e)

The fire marshal may prescribe any forms required for the administration of this article.

(Ord. of 7-28-87; Code 1977, § 3-13-44)