Appendix 3103. Responsibility.  


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  • Any person who, personally or through another, willfully, negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire to be kindled or attended by the person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored, or transported in a manner not in accordance with the fire code or nationally recognized standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to properly comply with any written notice of the chief, or willfully or negligently allows the continuation of a violation of the fire code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense incurred during such incident, and such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectable by the public agency incurring such obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.

(Ord. No. 07-350, § 2, 12-12-2007)