City Code

Section 615 - Fire Extinguishers

615.01 Service Defined.  The term "service" or "servicing" shall mean to fill, re-fill, charge or recharge a fire extinguisher.

615.02 License Required.  No person shall engage in the business of servicing fire extinguishers, nor shall any person individually or as a member of any firm, or employee of any corporation, service fire extinguishers without being licensed under this Section.  The provisions of Section 160 of the City, shall apply to all licenses required by this Section and to the holders of such licenses.

615.03 Application for License.  The applicant for a license shall make application therefore on forms provided by the Fire Chief.  The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code.

615.04 Issuance of License.  The Fire Chief shall issue a license upon finding that all requirements of this Section have been met and that the applicant is qualified to service fire extinguishers.

615.05 Signature Required. Immediately after servicing of a fire extinguisher, the licensee shall affix a tag or decal to such fire extinguisher which contains a number, the name of the company providing the service, the name of the licensee, the date of service, and the signature of the individual who serviced the fire extinguisher.

History:  Ord 643 codified 1970; amended Ord 2000-07 7-5-01

Cross Reference:  Section 185