§ 70-18. Adoption of rules and regulations; notice of violations; penalties; appeals.

A.

The Fire Chief of the City of Stamford shall adopt written rules and regulations to enforce the provisions of this Article. The Fire Chief is authorized to appoint and train or cause to be trained members of the City of Stamford Fire Department as well as employees, officers and/or agents of the City of Stamford in the inspection of residential dwellings and dwelling units for the purposes of the enforcement of this Article.

B.

Whenever the Fire Chief or his designee determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this Article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Chief shall give notice of such alleged violation(s) to the person(s) responsible therefor, as hereinafter provided. Such notice:

(1)

Shall be in writing.

(2)

Shall include a statement of the reason as to why it is being issued.

(3)

Shall allow twenty-four (24) hours for the installation or repair of operational smoke detectors and a reasonable amount of time for the correction of any other violations.

(4)

Shall be served upon the occupant, the owner or his designated agent, as the case may require. The owner may designate any person who is a resident of the City of Stamford as his agent for service pursuant to this Article. Notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent or upon such occupant if a copy thereof is sent by registered or certified mail to said person's last known mailing address or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling or dwelling unit affected by the notice or if said person is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required by the laws of this state.

(5)

May contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Article and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto.

C.

Penalties. Any person who violates this Article or the rules adopted by the Fire Chief of the City of Stamford pursuant thereto shall be fined ninety dollars ($90.00) for each violation. For the purposes of this section, the total number of violations in each individual dwelling unit shall constitute one (1) violation.

D.

Appeals. Any person who has been fined pursuant to this Article may appeal such fine pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Fire Chief.