§ 38A-21. Criminal violation.

An owner or occupant, as defined in this chapter, is strictly liable for the condition of his or her real property. Allowing or maintaining a fire hazard on real property shall constitute a violation punishable under section 38A-22(a) of this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:

(a)

Such fire hazard is not timely abated after the Fire Chief has notified the owner or occupant of the existence of the fire hazard pursuant to article III of this chapter and there has been no timely request for a hearing on the determination of the existence of such fire hazard pursuant to article IV of this chapter; or

(b)

If, after a hearing held pursuant to article IV of this chapter, the Hearing Officer determines that such a fire hazard exists and such fire hazard is not abated in accordance with the Hearing Officer's decision served pursuant to section 38A-17 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3936, § 4 (part), 6-13-06)