Sec. 8.
The council may also prohibit within such places or districts as they shall deem expedient, the location of shops; the prosecution of any trade or business; the keeping of lumber yards; and the storing of lumber, wood or other easily inflammable material, in open places, when, in the opinion of the council, the danger from fire is thereby increased. They may regulate the storing of gunpowder, oils and other combustible and explosive substances and the use of lights in buildings; and generally, may pass and enforce such ordinances and regulations as they may deem necessary for the prevention and suppression of fires.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3284 ;-- CL 1915, 3206 ;-- CL 1929, 2130 ;-- CL 1948, 109.8
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Fire Department. (109.1...109.12)
Section 109.1 - Fire Protection; Ordinances and Regulations; Fire Department, Establishment.
Section 109.2 - Fire Equipment; Water Supply.
Section 109.4 - Fire Chief; Duties; Assistants.
Section 109.5 - Fire Chief; Power to Command Aid at Fire; Refusal, Penalty.
Section 109.6 - Fire Wardens; Appointment, Duties.
Section 109.7 - Fire Ordinances; Limits on Wooden Structures, Construction, Regulation; Escapes.
Section 109.8 - Trades Within Certain Districts Prohibited; Combustibles, Regulation.
Section 109.9 - Prohibited Structure; Nuisance, Abatement.
Section 109.10 - Compensation of Officers, Fire Fighters, and Employees; Compensation for Injuries.
Section 109.11 - Destruction of Buildings at Fires; Damages, Settlement; Jury Trial.