§ 6-5-25. Additional inspection and approval of premises; structural and fire safety requirements.

(a)

Upon application and before any pet shop license shall be issued or renewed, the application shall be referred to the appropriate divisions of the Buildings and Safety Engineering Department and to the Detroit Fire Marshal, who each shall cause an inspection to be made of the premises of the pet shop.

(b)

Upon full compliance with all pertinent laws, rules and regulations of the Buildings and Safety Engineering Department, the Detroit Health Department, and the Fire Department, including the following requirements, such departments shall certify that the applicant is approved to be licensed:

(1)

Building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and property maintenance codes. The premises of the licensed establishment shall be in compliance with the Michigan Building Code, the Michigan Electrical Code, the Michigan Mechanical Code, the Michigan Plumbing Code, and with the Detroit Property Maintenance Code; and

(2)

Fire protection and safety. The premises of the licensed establishment shall meet the requirements and limitations of the Detroit Fire Prevention Code, being Chapter 19, Article I, of this Code.

(Ord. No. 04-04, § 1, 1-30-04)