§ 18-01-14 — Abatement of fire hazards

North Dakota § 18-01-14

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 18: Fires
• Ch. 18-01: State Fire Marshal Department

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If the state fire marshal, a deputy state fire marshal, or any other officer mentioned in
section 18-01-06 finds a building or other structure which is subject to fire because of age or
dilapidation, defective or poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimneys, gas
connections, or apparatus, or for any other reason, and is so situated as to endanger other
buildings or property, such officer shall order such buildings to be repaired or torn down or all
dangerous conditions therein to be remedied or abated. If the officer finds in a building or upon
any premises any combustible or explosive material, rubbish, rags, waste, oils, or gasoline, or
any condition which is dangerous to the safety of such building or property, the officer shall
order such material removed or such dangerous condition remedied or abated. Any owner,
agent, lessee, or occupant of a building or premises upon which a condition described in this
section is found and upon whom an order of abatement is served shall comply with such order
within the time therein limited.