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Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection Code, Providing for Removal of Arson Investigation From Fire Department Responsibilities; Authorization and Prohibition of Certain Types of Open Burning; Correcting Title of County Administrator; and Providing for Implementation of Emergency Temporary Prohibitions of Outdoor Use of Incendiary Devices and Fireworks
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Fire Rescue has amended Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection in the Hernando County Codes. The last update was performed in 2018. The Ordinance revisions include Article I (In General); Article II (Fire Prevention and Arson Detection Code); Article V (Fire Rescue Assessment), Division 2 (Annual Fire Rescue Assessments); and Article VI (Regulation of Fire Hazards and Incendiary Devices During Drought Conditions).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Ordinance to amend Hernando County Code for Chapter 12.