Kelowna By-law 10760, s. 8.7.2 — Fire and Life Safety Bylaw
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The owner of vacant premises must promptly act to ensure that, at all times:
- a) the lot, building or other structure is free from litter and debris or accumulations of combustible or flammable materials except where storage of combustible or flammable materials is in strict accordance with the British Columbia Fire Code and this Bylaw; and
- b) All openings in the building or structure must be securely closed and fastened in conformance with the requirements listed in Schedule D of this Bylaw, and
- c) The Sprinkler and fire alarm systems remain operational as per requirements of the British Columbia Fire Code.”
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- 8.7 Vacant Premises
- 8.7.1 For the purpose of this section, a vacant premise(s) shall be
- 8.7.3 Where an owner fails to securely close a vacant building as required by Subsection 8.7.2 (b), the Fire Chief or designate may, by notice in writing, order the owner to secure the building or other part of the vacant premises against unauthorized entry in conformance with Schedule D of this bylaw
- 8.7.4 If an owner of vacant premises fails to bring the premises into compliance with this Bylaw within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving a notice under Subsection 8.7.3, or if the Fire Chief or designate is unable to contact the owner within twenty-four (24) hours of finding vacant premises in an unsecured state, the Fire Chief or designate may cause the premises to be secured by City employees, agents or contractors, in conformance with Schedule D of this Bylaw. All costs and expenses shall be incurred by the owner
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