Section 104.10 of the IFC is amended as follows:

104.10 Incident Investigations. The fire code official, the fire department or other responsible authority shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record except as directed by a court of law.

104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires when requested to do so.

104.10.2 Incident investigation fees. A fee shall be collected for response to and investigation of fires, explosions, or other hazardous conditions resulting from emergency incidents. The fee shall be as stipulated in the City’s fee resolution.