§ 54-87. Enforcement and penalties.  


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  • (a)

    Whenever the fire marshal shall have reason to believe that any individual is or has been violating any provisions of this article, he or his deputy or assistant may issue and deliver to the individual an order to cease and desist such violation. Any person who is guilty of such violation and who fails to comply with any order under this section may be punished by fine not exceeding $1,000.00 and by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or any combination thereof. Violation of any provision of this article or failure to comply with a cease and desist order is cause for revocation of any existing sprinkler permit and of the privilege to obtain a future county sprinkler permit until all such violations are cured.

    (b)

    In addition to any other remedy available, whenever, in the judgment of the fire marshal, any person has engaged in, is currently engaged in, or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute a violation of this article, the fire marshal may make application, on behalf of the county, to the superior court for an order enjoining such act or practice or for an order requiring compliance with this article. The certificate issued by the county of any person failing to comply with an order issued pursuant to this subsection shall be revoked upon the date specified in such order.

(Ord. of 7-28-87; Code 1977, § 3-13-49; Amd. of 2-26-13)