KENNEBUNKPORT FIRE CODE ORDINANCE
SECTION 1
There is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, as if completely and
specifically set forth in its entirety, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, the most recent edition of the following codes prepared by the “National Fire Protection Association”, as adopted by the State of Maine:
Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Dwelling Electrical Code (NFPA 70 A)
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Chimneys, Fireplaces and Vents (NFPA 211)
Marinas and Boatyards (NFPA 303)
and the whole thereof save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. One copy of the most recent edition of the Codes shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk for public use, examination and inspection.
SECTION 2
The Kennebunkport Fire Chief shall be the Town official principally responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance, provided that this ordinance may also be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer or any member of a fire department designated by the Fire Chief. The authority having jurisdiction shall be the Fire Chief or designees, and the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town acting as a body.
SECTION 3
This ordinance shall be enforced in the manner provided in Title 30-A M.R.S.A. section 4452, as amended, or its successor provisions. The penalty for violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be a civil penalty of not less than ($100) or more than ($2,500) for each separate violation. Each day during which a violation of this Ordinance continues shall constitute a separate violation.
Approved: March 18, 1986
Amended: (Incorporated into this is the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Ordinance)
November 15, 1986
Amended: March 24, 1987
March 24, 1990
March 26, 1994
March 29, 1997
June 18, 2005
June 9, 2009
November 3, 2009
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