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(9) Make investigations, along with other officials, of fires, as required by G.S. 58-79-1. (10) Assist fire departments in developing fire prevention and pre -fire planning programs within their respective districts. (11) Assist school authorities, businesses, and other citizens in developing fire prevention and life safety education programs for their respective facilities. (12) Maintain reporting system for the collection and use of data concerning fires. (13) Coordinate the use of the communications system by the fire departments to ensure prompt notification and response to all fire calls. (19) Respond to major fires to assist the officer in charge in coordinating the activities of fire departments at that call. Ord. of 12-2-85, 5 6; Ord. of 9-3-86- 5 6: Ord. of 9-7-86, 5 6) Secs. 34-32-34-50. Firerorks In addition to the rules and regulations stated in Chapter 33 of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code, which is adopted by reference in this chapter, the Board of County Commissioners adopts the following previsions: (1) The County Fire Marshal is here by authorized by the Board of Commissioners pursuant to N.C. G.S. 5 19-913, to issue permits for use of pyrotechnics (fireworks) within the County. The County Board of Commissioners also delegates the authority to the governing bodies of The City of Kannapolis, City of Concord, and Town of Harrisburg in Cabarrus County to approve public exhibitions of pyrotechnics to be exhibited, used, or discharged within the corporate limits of each respective jurisdiction listed, pursuant to the provisions of NCGS 5 19-913 (al). The fire code official of the local jurisdiction must hold a fire level III certification, inspect the display site, and ensure the display can be performed in full compliance with the North Carolina State Fire code, NFPA standards and issue appropriate permit(s) where applicable. The Cabarrus County Fire Marshal Office will issue permits for all other municipal jurisdictions within Cabarrus County and the un -incorporated areas of the County. (2) No person shall engage in the use of pyrotechnics for public display without first completing an application and obtaining approval from the Fire Marshal's Office 10 days in advance of such use. The names and addresses of all operators and assistants must appear on the application and a copy of the license issued by the Office of State Fire Marshal for each operator and assistant must be provided with the application. (3) The County Fire Marshal shall issue a permit only after all requirements of this ordinance and the State Fire Code have been met, the appropriate fees paid, and the applicant has posted a bond or certificate of insurance. The bond or certificate of insurance shall be in the amount of at least $500,000.00 to cover damages to real or personal property and an additional $500,000.00 to cover damages for personal injuries. 5 Fire Prevention Ordinance RevisedkGWR@dt@ume r 1 kn G-1 Page 173