§ 165-29. Purpose; short title; application.

A. 

This article shall provide the Borough of Walnutport, Northampton County, with rules and regulations to improve public safety by promoting the control of fire hazards; regulating the installation, use and maintenance of equipment; regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas; providing for the abatement of fire hazards; establishing the responsibilities and procedures for code enforcement; and setting forth the standards for compliance and achievement of these objectives.

B. 

This article shall be known as the "Borough of Walnutport Fire Prevention Code." This article provides for the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code adopted pursuant to Article V, International Fire Prevention Code, of this chapter. The same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

C. 

This article and the provisions hereof shall apply to all buildings and dwellings including, but not limited to, single- and/or two-family dwellings, apartments, industrial and commercial buildings.

Amended 4-9-1998 by Ord. No. 98-2