White River Township Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
 
ARTICLE I
 
General Provisions
 

SECTION 1.  Purpose.

            This Ordinance is intended to be a local amendment to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Indiana Building Code which strengthens the requirements of the minimum fire safety code.
 

SECTION 2.  Applicability.

            The provisions of this Ordinance shall be supplemental to the Indiana Fire Code as adopted by the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. When any provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with any building, zoning, safety, health or other applicable law or code on the effective date of this Ordinance, the provision which established the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and welfare of the public shall prevail. This Ordinance shall apply to, and be in force and effect within all areas of White River Township in Johnson County, Indiana that is served by the White River Township Fire Department or the Bargersville Fire Department.
 

SECTION 3.  Authority.

As authorized by IC 36-8-17, a local Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby established within the White River Township Fire Department and the Bargersville Fire Department. The White River Township Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance shall be enforced throughout the boundaries of the White River Township Fire Protection District and the Bargersville Fire Protection District by each District’s Fire Marshal and/or his designee(s) from the Fire Prevention Bureau.
 

SECTION 4.  Organization

            The Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department shall be operated under the executive control of the Fire Chief and the administrative supervision of the Fire Prevention Chief who serves as the Fire Marshal.