A. A person or business regulated under this chapter may request a hearing regarding fees, written notices and orders of the CUPA, denial of permits, proposed suspension or revocation of permits, and immediate suspension of permits to operate.

B. The person or business may request a hearing in writing addressed to the fire chief within ten days after the action. The fire chief shall set a date for the hearing within thirty days after receipt of the written request. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be mailed to the appellant no later than fifteen days before the date set for the hearing by first class mail. The fire chief may request the appellant to produce specific records at such hearing and the notice may designate records required to be produced.

C. At the hearing, a representative of the CUPA shall set forth facts and the applicable statutes, regulations or provisions of this chapter which are applicable and information concerning how fees have been determined.

D. The appellant may appear in person or by agent or legal counsel and may present such evidence as may be relevant.

E. In conducting the hearing, the hearing officer shall receive such information, evidence, and testimony as is relevant to the alleged violation, and the formal rules of evidence shall not apply but evidence shall be of the type upon which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs.

F. The hearing officer shall render the decision within fourteen days after the hearing and a copy of the written decision including findings shall be sent to the appellant by first class mail.

G. The decision of the hearing officer may be appealed to the council. Appeals shall be filed within fourteen calendar days of the decision of the fire chief, or his designated hearing officer.