DECISION NO.97A006-120
DATE:October 16, 1997
The subject premises is a suite within an apartment building described as
residential occupancy. There were significant life safety hazards in the
suite that presented an immediate threat to life. The fire department
identified these hazards as combustibles that constituted a fire menace,
electrical hazards and blocked means of egress.
Under Section 18.3 of the Fire Marshals Act, the fire department removed all
hazards that posed an immediate threat to life. To recoup their costs, the
fire department issued an “Order to Pay Costs” to the occupant/tenant for
the sum of $2,357.08.
The occupant/tenant considered the costs to be excessive and therefore, appealed the Order to Pay Costs.
The Fire Safety Commission affirmed the Order to Pay Costs. The tribunal
judged the total costs were reasonable for the work completed. The tribunal
also noted the City was very prudent in exercising duty and care of the
appellant’s contents and the City effectively utilized other agencies
including the police and health departments and a representative from a
religious organization.
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