§ 35-9-116 — Removal of combustible material; remedy of flammable conditions

If the state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a
fire department or district finds combustible materials or
flammable conditions or fire hazards in a building or on
premises subject to an inspection and the materials or
conditions are dangerous to the safety of the buildings,
premises or public, the officer shall order the materials to be
removed or conditions remedied. The order shall be in writing
and shall be served upon the owner, lessee, agent or occupant. A
person who is served and fails to comply within twenty-four (24)
hours after service, unless the order prescribes a longer time,
is guilty of a misdemeanor. The material may be removed or the
condition corrected at the expense of any person served. The
state fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire
department or district may maintain actions for the recovery of
the expenses. In the event of a hazard of immediate life
threatening severity, the state fire marshal, county fire warden
or the chief of a fire department or district may order
evacuation of a building or area and may implement emergency
measures to protect life and property and to remove the hazard.