The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-28

shall upon such suspension, promptly certify
| the TACT, with the cause thereof, in writing 10
the Mayor, who snail forth with. in writing,
report lie same, To. e ner with tle charge pre-
/ leired, 70 the Board OF Trustees for their ac-
ton.
/ SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ana workings OF ali the
apparatus in by the department. and re-
PorI tLereonr III writing, at least once IN eaGd
month 10 the Board OF Trustees, ana make
SVch recommendations or suggestions relative
tlereto as may to him seem proper or neces-
/ SIC. 144. The Chief Engineer shall make an
ttunual report in writing 10 the Board OF Trts-
tees, on or before the first Monday in August
/ OF each year, showing in detail tne cost OF
i.ialntenahce and operation OF the depart
inent, with the casualties fatalities and con-
AaSfaIlohs Whicn have occurred, aud a state
!tei4t Oh supplies ana apparatus receive d dur
| ing tae year past, ana an inventory OF AL
! property OF whatever kind and nature remain
ing anu oeiohglng 10 the department, and the
condition thereof, together with a list of the
| probable supplies needed by the department
amt an estimate Of the amount OF money
necessary 10 meet the expenses OF the Fire De-
partnent during the ensuing year; together
with suca suggestions and Recommendations
as may seem 10 him proper or expedient for
the welfare ana efficiency OF said department.
SEC. 145. The Board OF Trustees shall fur-
nish the Chlef Engineer with horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the Same.
SEC. 146. In the absence or Inability OF the
Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer shall at
tend 10 and perform all the duties of the Chief
En1lnpnF
snail have charge OF the Corporation House
and custody OF all apparatus. appurtenanccs
and supplies kept therein, and shall receipt
Tor every article received, ana keep Il record OF
the same in proper book To be sept for that
purpose; and shall take receipt for every
article delivered by him TO the department,
and make a written report TO the Chief Engin.
Ger once each month, or oIener If required
showing in detail such receipts and deliveries,
and SHALL do and perform such other duties as
pertain 10 his Office. No article whatever
shall be delivered from the Corporation House
To any officer, member or employe, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. 147. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
Engineer, while in the discharge of their
duties, snail be vested with all the powers of
arrest and detention vested in police officers
SEC. las. The Chief, or in ms absence the
Assistant chief Engineer, may, during a con-
Migration, cause To be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
eSsdry FOR the purpose of checking such con-
migration.
SEC. 119. Until otherwise provided by the
the Board OF Trustees, there shall be attached
10 the Fire Department three steam fire engine
companies eacn 10 consist OF one foreman,
one assistant foreman, one engineer, one driver
OF engine, one driver of hose cart and eight
hose men; also one hook and ladder company,
10 consist OF one foreman, one driver, one til
lerman and five hook and ladder men; also a
IRE alarm system, to be under the immediate
charge OF a superintendent. Nothing in this
section shall be so construed as fixing perma-
nentiy the number of men comprising each
company, hut the same may be increased or
diminished, at any time, and may apply to
one only or to all the companies in the depart
ment, at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 80. The Chief and Assistant Cher En-
gineer shall devote their entire time TO the
Fire Department. and shall not engage in any
other occupation or business requiring their
personal attention; and neither shall absent
himself from the city without first obtaining
permission from the Mayor, in writing, which
permit must be filed with the City Clerk; and
IN no case snail both the Chief and Assistant
be absent at the same time; and it Is further
provided, that the engineers OF steam fire en-
glnes and the drivers thereof, also the dri vers
OF the hose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
anu tillermen, together with such other mem
pers or employees "a the Board of Trustees may
from time 10 time des1g nate, shall devote their
entire time TO the duties OF the DEPARTMENT
ana shall at ell times, day and night, remain
ut the engine houses or stations, except when
granted ieIve OF absence by the Chief En-
| ginCer.
SEC. ISL. There shall be provided suitable
sleeping-rooms in the several engine houses for
! the use OF the permanent members OF the d.
parihent; ana there snail lie u general office
/ IN one OF the department buildings, where the
| Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Sl-
perlntend9nt Of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
hours, When not other"lSe engaged in official
duties.
! SEC. 152. There shall also be attached to the
| Fire Department a Iireaarln system which
shall be uuGer the immediate c large of Su per-
intendent who shall devote uis entire time to
| the duties of his ONCE. 1t shall be his duty to
! report TO the Chief Engineer in writing, at
| least once each month, the condition and
| workings of the system, and at any time
W1lSn sucn SA stem Is not III PERFECT working
order, tue Chief Engineer must De immeui-
| attly and fully advised thereof The super
lntcndeut shall make such other reports and
| perform such other duties as may from time
| To time he prescribed by the Board OF Trustees
| All electric light or power, telegraph or tele-
| phone wires, erected or main tanned in this
| city, shall be subject to the supervision and
/ Inspection Of said Supe. iltenuent, and shHI
| ee located, laid, erected, and maintained only
| III such manner as may be approved by him,
ana 50 as not TO enGauger or int rfere with the
/ wires or apparatus of the iire-aarIn system
SEC. 153. The board OF trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation Of
| the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
lnent, by the purchase OF chemical, electrical
steam, or other engines, hook and-!adder
! truck, hose carts, horses, hose ana other ilp-
purtenances or apparatus; purchase or erect
other and necessary buildings; extend the fire
alarm system, and increase the number of
| companies, officers members and employees
| at any time, when In the judgment OF said
boaru greater security against fire, loss Of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 154. Every claim against the Fire De.
| partment must first be certified to by the Chief
Engineer before being presented TO the Board
| OF trustees for approval. The monthly pay
roll OF the department shall be made up by the
Chef certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor who shall verify the same be.
fore passing it TO said board for approval