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1.7.12.3 The construction documents for each phase shall be
complete in themselves, so that review and inspection can
properly be made. Preliminary plans of the total building shall
be submitted with the construction documents, and with suffi‐
cient detail, so that proper evaluation can be made. Areas and
items not included in the phase to be permitted shall be shown
as not included. [5000:1.7.6.3.3.3]
1.7.12.4 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and
two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the submit‐
tal of plans.
1.7.12.5 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the
change of occupancy of any existing building.
1.7.12.6 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the alter‐
ation of the means of egress or fire protection systems of any
existing building.
1.7.12.7 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ for other condi‐
tions as deemed necessary by the AHJ to determine compliance
with the applicable codes and standards.
1.7.12.8 The AHJ shall be authorized to require permits for
conditions listed in 1.7.12.2, 1.7.12.5, and 1.7.12.6, unless
otherwise permitted by 1.7.12.9.
1.7.12.9 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and
two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the permit
requirement of 1.7.12.8.
1.7.12.10 No construction work shall proceed until the AHJ
has reviewed the plans for compliance with the applicable
codes and standards and the applicable permits have been
issued.
1.7.13 Inspection of Construction and Installation.
1.7.13.1 The AHJ shall be notified by the person performing
the work when the installation is ready for a required inspec‐
tion.
1.7.13.2 Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior
to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspec‐
ted, the AHJ shall have the authority to require that such work
be exposed for inspection.
1.7.13.3 When any construction or installation work is being
performed in violation of the plans and specifications as
approved by the AHJ, a written notice shall be issued to the
responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work that
is in violation.
1.7.13.4 The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and
no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation
has been corrected.
1.7.14 Certificate of Occupancy. When the building code
requires a certificate of occupancy, the certificate of occupancy
shall not be issued until approved by the AHJ for fire code
enforcement.
1.7.15 Stop Work Order. The AHJ shall have the authority to
order an operation, construction, or use stopped when any of
the following conditions exists:
(1) Work is being done contrary to provision of this Code.
(2) Work is occurring without a permit required by
Section 1.12.
(3) An imminent danger has been created.
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1.7.16 Imminent Dangers and Evacuation.
1.7.16.1 When, in the opinion of the AHJ, an imminent
danger exists, the AHJ shall be authorized to order the occu‐
pants to vacate, or temporarily close for use or occupancy, a
building, the right-of-way, sidewalks, streets, or adjacent build‐
ings or nearby areas.
N 1.7.16.2 When, in the opinion of the AHJ, an imminent
danger exists, the AHJ shall be authorized to order the immedi‐
ate disconnection of utilities to a structure or property.
1.7.16.3 The AHJ shall be authorized to employ the necessary
resources to perform the required work in order to mitigate
the imminent danger.
1.7.16.4 Costs incurred by the AHJ in the performance of
emergency work shall be the responsibility of the property
owner or other responsible party creating such imminent
danger.
1.7.17 Standby and Fire Watch Personnel.
1.7.17.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to require standby
fire personnel, emergency medical services personnel, or an
approved fire watch when potentially hazardous conditions or a
reduction in a life safety feature exist due to the type of
performance, display, exhibit, occupancy, contest, or activity;
an impairment to a fire protection feature; or the number of
persons present.
1.7.17.2 The owner, agent, or lessee shall employ one or more
qualified persons, as required and approved, to be on duty.
1.7.17.2.1 The cost of standby fire personnel or emergency
medical services personnel shall be at no cost to the AHJ.
1.7.17.3* Such standby fire personnel, emergency medical
services personnel, or fire watch personnel shall be subject to
the AHJ’s orders at all times and shall be identifiable and
remain on duty during the times such places are open to the
public, when such activity is being conducted, or as required by
the AHJ.
1.7.18 Public Fire Education.
1.7.18.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to develop and
implement a public fire safety education program as deemed
necessary for the general welfare with respect to the potential
fire hazards within the jurisdiction.
1.7.18.2 The AHJ shall have the authority to ensure duly
authorized public fire safety education programs or public fire
safety messages are disseminated to the general public.
1.8 Duties and Powers of the Incident Commander.
1.8.1 Authority. The incident commander conducting opera‐
tions in connection with the extinguishment and control of any
fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, natural disaster,
rescue, and/or other emergency shall have authority to direct
all operations of fire extinguishment, mitigation of a hazardous
materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or control and
to take necessary precautions to save life, protect property, and
prevent further injury or damage.
1.8.2 Controlling Scene. During any emergency described in
1.8.1, including the investigation of the cause of such emer‐
gency, the incident commander or authorized representative
shall be permitted to control or prohibit the approach to the
scene of such emergency by any vehicle, vessel, or person.
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