§ 4-1002. COUNTY FIRE WARDEN.  


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  • (a)

    The County Fire Warden is the Director of the Community Development Department, or designated representative and is the fire code official responsible for the administration and enforcement of the California Fire Code.

    (b)

    The County Fire Warden and members of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall have the powers of a peace officer in performing their duties under this Code. When requested by the County Fire Warden, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is authorized to assign such available officers as necessary to assist the County Fire Warden in enforcing the provisions of this Code. The County Fire Warden may appoint deputies to assist in the enforcement of said laws, and such deputies shall include the Chief of all Fire Districts, and their authorized representatives within the County.

(Ord. No. 4490, § 1, 12-13-2016)