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Chapter 6. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE |
§ 4-602. Police and Emergency Authority.
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The Superintendent of Fire or the Superintendent's representative shall have the powers of a police officer while going to or attending any fire or alarm of fire. The Superintendent or acting Superintendent shall have the authority in an emergency to cause to be demolished any structure when such demolition is essential to the extinguishment or control of fire or other emergency situation in the judgment of the Superintendent or Acting Superintendent.