The fire chief and his or her subordinates are specifically authorized and directed to administer and enforce all provisions of this article. The fire chief and his or her subordinates shall have the powers of a police officer in the enforcement of this article. Police officers, the fire chief and his or her subordinates shall have the power and are authorized to immobilize, impound, or otherwise direct the disposition of motor vehicles containing hazardous materials, hazardous waste or hazardous substances, when it is determined that the motor vehicle or operation thereof is unsafe or when such immobilization, impoundment, or disposition is appropriate under this Code. (Code 1979, § 16-42; Ord. No. 2005-12, § 116, 4-11-2005)