Kelowna By-law 10760, s. 3.2.1 — The Fire Chief and any officer, member or other person authorized by the Fire Chief to act on behalf of the Fire Chief, may exercise one or more of the following powers

The Fire Chief and any officer, member or other person authorized by the Fire Chief to act on behalf of the Fire Chief, may exercise one or more of the following powers:

• a) make and enforce rules for the proper and efficient administration and operation of the Fire Department and change, replace or withdraw the rules;
• b) enter on property and inspect premises for conditions that may cause a fire, increase the danger of a fire or increase the danger to persons or property from fire;
• c) take measures considered necessary to prevent, investigate and suppress fires, including the demolition of buildings and other structures to prevent the spreading of fires;
• d) require an owner or occupier to undertake any actions the Fire Chief or designate considers necessary for the purpose of removing or reducing any condition or circumstance the Fire Chief or designate considers to be a fire hazard or increases the danger to life;
• e) exercise the following powers under of the Fire Safety Act:
• i) if an emergency arising from a fire hazard or from a risk of explosion causes the Fire Chief or designate to apprehend imminent and serious danger to life or property, or of a panic, the Fire Chief or designate may immediately take steps to remove the hazard or risk;
• ii) if the Fire Chief or designate believes that conditions exist in or near a hotel or public building, that, in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or other emergency incident might seriously endanger life or property, the Fire Chief or designate may immediately take action to remedy the conditions to eliminate the danger and may evacuate and close the hotel or public building; and
• iii) without limiting the foregoing, for these purposes may evacuate a building or area, and may call on police and other fire prevention authorities who have jurisdiction to provide assistance;
• f) provide for assistance response;
• g) enforce this Bylaw and any other City bylaws, rules, orders and regulations for the prevention and suppression of fire and the protection of life and property;
• h) inquire into, investigate and record the causes of fires in the City;
• i) collect and disseminate information in regard to fires in the City;
• j) investigate and make inquiries into fires;
• k) research best practices in methods of the areas identified in part 3.1.1;
• l) provide, advise and make recommendations to other officers and employees of the City, to Council, and to the public, in accordance with any applicable City policies and procedures, the British Columbia Building Code, British Columbia Fire Code and the Fire Safety Act in relation to:
• i) the provision of adequate water supply and pressure;
• ii) the installation and maintenance of fire protection equipment;
• iii) the enforcement of measures for the prevention suppression of fire and the protection of life and property;
• iv) life safety or rescue equipment; and
• v) fire prevention generally.
• m) In addition to any agreement to provide services beyond the boundary of the City, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, the fire department may, where consent in accordance with s. 13 of the Community Charter has been provided, respond to requests for assistance beyond the boundary of the City, including but not limited to
• a) fire suppression;
• b) technical rescue;
• c) assistance where there is a risk of immediate harm to persons or property including:
• i. medical emergencies;
• ii. hazardous materials incidents;
• iii. traffic accidents.