Section 109 Enforcement

109.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building, occupancy, premises or system regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

109.2 Enforcement. In addition to or as an alternative to any corrective actions or remedies included in the IFC, the fire code official shall enforce the provisions of the fire code under VMC Title 22.

109.3 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be mutilated or destroyed or tampered with or removed without authorization from the fire code official.

109.4 Abatement of Violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy or a structure on or about any premises.