The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-30

shall, upon sucn suspension, promptly certify
the fact, with the C tuse t!e.eOf in writing 10
: the Mayor, Who snail forthwith, IN wfIilhSi
report lne same, together with the charge pre-
!eIfed, to the Board OF Trustees Tor their ae-
. ton.
SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ana workings OF all tile
apparatus in use by the department, and re-
port thereon in writing, at least once in each
month, to the Board OF Trustees, and MAKE
such recommendations or suggestions relative
saFy.
SIC. Al. The Chief Engineer shall make an
alllioal report In writing to the Board OF IrIs-
t9cs, on or before the arSt Monday in August
OF edch year, showing in Getaii the cost OF
lllallttehance and operation OF the dePart-
iiiehI, win the casualties fatalities an con-
nagratlonS which have occurred aid a l;..ie-
iI!ent OF supplies and apparatus received Cur
| ms Ille year past, ana al Inventory OF AL
properly OF Whatever t1inu and mai ure remain
Ing and belonging TO the department and the
CONDITION thereof together with a list of the
pfo1aoie supplies needed by the department,
ieIu IN estimate OF the amount OF money
necessary TO meet the xpenSes OF the Fire be-
partnient during the ensuing year: together
with Sucn suggestions and reconInen datiOus
as may seem 10 him proper or expediant Tor
the welfare and efficiency OF said de,larfr,ent
SEC. 40. The Board OF Trustees shall fur
niSh the Chief Engineer with q horse and
buggy, and provide Tor keeping the same
SEC. lac. In the absence or Inability OF tho
| Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer Shall at
teHd TO and perform all the duties OF the Chief
Engineer. The Assistant Chief Fngineer
shall have charge Of the Corporation HoHsa
ana custody OF all apparatus. appartenanc1s
and supplies Kept therein, and shall re- G ut
for every article received, ana keep a record of
the same III d proper book to be kept for that
purpose; and shall take u receipt for every
article delivered by him to The department,
and make Il written report to the Chief Eugin.
Ger once each month, or Ottener if required
showing IN detail Such receipts and deliveries.
and Shall do and perform such other duties as
pertain TO his Office. No article whatever
shall be delivered from the Corporation House
a off
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. LAY. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
Engineer, while in the discharge of their
duties, shall be vested with all the powers OF
arrest and detention vested in police officers
SEC. lis. The Chief, or in his absence the
Assistant Chief Engineer may, during a con-
migration, cause TO be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
essAry 1or the purpose of checking such con-
SEC 149. Until otherwise provided bv the
the Board of Trustees, there shall be attached
To the Fire Department three steam fire engine
companies, each TO consist OF one foreman,
one assistant foreman, one engineer, one driver
OF engine, one driver of hose cart and eight
nose men; also one hook and ladder company,
10 consist OF one foreman, one driver, one til
herman and five hook and ladder men; also a
lire alarm system to be under the immediate
charge OF superintendent Nothing in this
section snail be so construed as fixing pcrna-
nentiy the number OF men comprising each
company, but the same may he Increased or
diminished, at any time, aud may aEply to
one only or 10 all the companies in the depart
ment, at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
SEC 100. The Chief and Assistant Chief En-
gineer snail devote their entire time TO the
Fire Department, and shall not engage in any
other occupation or business requiring their
personal attentions; and neither shall absent
hilnSeu rom the city without first OBJ Gining
permission from the Mayor, in writing when
permit must be filed with the City Clerk: and
IN no case Shall both the Chief ana Assistant
be absent at the same time; and it is further
provided, that the engineers OF steam fire en-
gines ana the drivers thereof, also the drivers
OF The hose carts and hook and ladder trucks
ana Illlsrmen, together with such other mem
berS or employees As the Board of Trustees may
from time 10 time designate, shall devote their
entire time TO the duties of the departmcnt
and shall at all times, day and night remain
at the engine houses or stations, except when
granted leave OF absence by the Chief En-
SEc. 151. There shall be provided suitable
Sleeping rooms IN the several engine houses for
the use OF the permanent members of the de-
par.heLl; ana there snail be i general Office
In one OF the department buildings, where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Su-
periutelde nt OF the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during otEca
hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
Sac. 152. There shall also be attached to the
fire Department a fire-alarm system, which
Shall be uuoer heimmediate charge of a Super
intendent, who shall devote his entire time TO
the dotles OF his office. 1t shall be his duty 10
report to the Chief Engineer in writing at
least once each month, the condition and
workings of the system, and at any time
when such system is not in perfect working
order the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
ataIy and fully advised thereof. The Super
intenoenC shall make such other reports and
perform such other duties as may from time
TO time be prescribed by tue Board OF Trustees
All electric light or power telegraph or tee-
phone wires, erected or maintained in this
city, shall be subject to the supervision and
Inspection Of said Supe. iltencent. and shall
be located, laid, erected, and maintained only
IN Such manner as may be approved by him.
an ID SO as not to enGanE er or interfere with the
WI -eS or apparatus of the tre-a arm system.
SEC. 1913. The Board Of Trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation OF
the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
ment by the purchase of chemical, electrical
steam, or other engines, hook and-ladder
truck, hose carts, horses, hose and other APP
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
ana property demand it.
SEC. l54. Every claim against the Fire De-
partmenL must first be certiried TO by the Chief
Engineer before being presented 10 the Board
OF Trustees for approval. The monthly pay
roll of the department shall be made up by the
Chlei, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it To said board for approval