The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-10-08


 progress of the work that the same is not being done in accordance with the provisions of this Ordi- nance or is a menace to the safety and welfare of the public the h. spector of Buildings shall at once notify the person or persons engag- ed in said work to stop working thereon and it shall be unlawful for any person. firm or corporation to proceed with said work without the consent of the Inspector of Build ings.
 Section 37
 For the proper and necessary pro- tection of life and property, all buildings hereinafter designated in this section and Ordinance. that are already erected and built, or that may be hereafter erected and built in this city shall be provided and equipped with fire escapes. Every building that is occupied or so con- structed as to be occupied by two or more families on the third story. not having proper or sufficient exits or facilities for escape in case of fire. and every building of three or more stories in height. and every building used or occupied or so con- structed as to be used or occupied as a department store, theatre. hos pital. tenement house. apartment house. lodging house. or for a fac tory mill or manufactory. or for of fices, or for workshop or public en- tertainment or assemblages, above the second story. shall be provided and equipped with metallic fire es- capes firmly secured to the outer wall and erected and constructed in accordance with the instructions and with the approval of the Chief of the Fire Department. so that the same may be readily accessible, safe and adequate for the escape of the inmates in case of fire, and when placed on the rear or sides of build ings not adjoining a street or alley shall extend down to within eight (S) feet of the ground. The Chief of the Fire Department or his as- sistants shall determine the kind, construction. location and number of fire escapes. necessary and ade- quate on all buildings within the City of Wrangell to make the means of escape therefrom easy and safe to the inmates in case of fire All fire escapes shall at all times be kept in good order and repair. and free from any and all Instructions.
 Section 38
 Whenever any building or struct- ure in the Oity of Wrangell shall be by any means so injured as to be, in the judgment of the Inspector of Buildings, a dangerous nuisance, or when any wood frame building shall in the judgment of the Inspector of Buildings, be damaged by fire to the extent of becoming public nui- sance, the Inspector of Buildings shall immediately cause to be sery- ed upon the owner or person having control thereof, notice requiring such person to remove the same forthwith. and the person receiving such notice shall. within a reasona- ble time after receiving same, con- ply with the requirements thereof. this section shall, on conviction be- fore the Municipal Magistrate, be punished as hereinafter provided each day of maintaining or contin- uing such violations shall be deem ed a new offense and be punished accordingly; and upon conviction of any person under this section the Inspector of Buildings shall direct the Chief of Police to forthwith tear down or remove such building, and the expense of so doing shall be paid in the first instance by the city, and the same shall be recover ed from the defendant in an action for that purpose. Provided. that in the judgment of the Inspector of Buildings the said building struct- ure. or the remains of any part thereof, is in such condition that 1t will not remain without falling or breaking. then said Inspector shall have the right and power to tear down and put said building, or structure, or the remains thereof, in such condition as in his judg- ment shall be necessary for the safety and comfort of the public.
 Section 39
 Any premises or property in the City of Wrangell which now Is or hereafter may be in a dangerous condition is declared to be public nuisance. which must be abated at the cost and expense of the owner or owners. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or maintain any building in the City of Wrangell in a dangerous condition.
 Section 40
 It shall be the duty of the In- spector of Buildings of the City of Wrangell whenever his attention is called to premises or property claimed to be dangerous, to make investigation thereof and determine whether or not. in his judgment. such property, premises or any building thereon is dangerous.
 Section Al
 Whenever the said Inspector shall determine any premises or any building ar part thereof is danger ous. said inspector shall notify the owner, occupants or agent for said property, of the dangerous condi- tion thereof. and that the same be put in a safe condition, if that can ha done. or if not. that the bufld- ings or dangerous condition be re- moved. Such notice shall spec-