§ 3.1.0. GENERAL
A.
Fire inspections will be performed in all new and existing occupancies which include places of public assembly, educational, institutional, residential (not including private dwellings), mercantile, business, industrial, manufacturing and storage.
B.
Inspection methodology employs application of fire protection and prevention principles, education and instruction of the public regarding fire safety practices and code requirements and enforcement of codes.
C.
The purpose for these inspections is to provide a reasonable degree of safety to life and property from fire through the detection and elimination of those conditions that create or increase the hazard of destructive fire. In addition, these inspections will familiarize the public in fire safety practices and requirements thereby increasing their awareness of the fire problem so they may eliminate hazardous conditions before they occur.