OAR 837-012-1060: Issuance of Civil Penalty Citation and Forwarding to the Office of State Fire Marshal

(1) Local fire authority, pursuant to ORS 476.060, has the authority to issue civil penalty citations for violation of ORS 480.111 through 480.165 and OAR chapter 837, division 12. (2) A citation may impose a penalty or provide a warning (OAR 837-12-1050, Table 2). (3) The citation must be forwarded to the Department of the State Fire Marshal within ten days of issuance. Where possible, each citation may be accompanied by a copy of the issuing authority's written report, inspection sheets, Fire District Property Report (or evidence receipt — Form #920-021-06) or any other forms that are completed during the process of issuing citations. (4) The Department of the State Fire Marshal will issue a notice of civil penalty based upon the information contained in the citation and any accompanying documentation. [ED. NOTE: Tables and Forms referenced are available from the agency.]