[C.C. 1984 § 11-1; Ord. No. 2837, 6-5-1967; Ord. No. 3140 § 11-1; Ord. No. 4199 § 2, 2-1-1988; Ord.
No. 4581 § 2, 4-3-1995; Ord. No. 4714 §§ 1—4, 6-2-1998; Ord.
No. 4782 §§ 1—4, 2-5-2001; Ord. No. 5030 §§ 1—5, 6-18-2007; Ord. No. 5179 § 1, 9-6-2011; Ord.
No. 5193 §§ 1—5, 2-21-2012; Ord. No. 5424, 7-1-2019]
A.
The ICC International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, is hereby adopted
and by this reference made a part of this Chapter as though set out
in full herein.
B.
General Administrative Definitions. Throughout the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, whenever the terms "jurisdiction" or "local jurisdiction" appear it shall be deemed to mean "The City of Richmond Heights," likewise whenever the term "department" appears it shall be deemed to mean "The City of Richmond Heights Building Department or Fire Department," wherever the terms "code official" appear it shall mean the Director of The City of Richmond Heights Building Department or the Director's duly authorized representative and whenever the terms "code," "this code," "Fire Code" appear it shall be deemed to mean the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as adopted herein with the additions, deletions and changes as prescribed in Section 205.012 of this Article.
[Ord. No. 5424, 7-1-2019]
A.
Jurisdictional Titles. 100.1 Wherever (name of jurisdiction) appears
in such code, it shall read the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri.
101.1 "Code Official" wherever it may appear is defined as the
Fire Official and/or Fire Chief of the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri,
or his or her duly authorized representative.
B.
Amendments To The ICC International Fire Code. The following shall
be inserted, deleted, or revised in the ICC International Fire Code,
2018 First Edition, as follow:
1.
F-101.1 Title (Page 1). Delete and insert the following:
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of City of
Richmond Heights, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
2.
F-105.1 General. Delete and replace with: (Page 4)
F-105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sections
105.1.1 through 105.6.47 and Sections 105.7.2, 105.7.3, 105.7.6, 105.7.7,
105.7.8, 105.7.9, 105.7.10, 105.7.11 and 105.7.13.
3.
F-105.1.1 Permits required. Delete and replace with: (Page 4)
F-105.1.1. Permits required. Permits required by this code shall
be obtained from the Code Official. Permit fees, fifty dollars ($50.00)
each, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits
shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and
shall be readily available for inspection by the Code Official. Double
Fee. Where any work for which a permit is required by Code is started,
or proceeded with, prior to obtaining said permit, the total normal
fees applicable shall be doubled, but payment of said double fee shall
not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements
of this code nor relieve such person from other penalties prescribed
herein.
4.
F105.6 Required Operational Permits. Delete and replace with:
(Page 7)
F105.6 Required operational permits. The Fire Code Official
is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set
forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.50.
5.
F-105.6.34 Open Flames and Candles (Page 10). Delete and insert
the following:
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F-105.6.34 Open Flame And Candle Guidelines:
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The following are guidelines addressing the safe use of open
flame devices. The guidelines must be adhered to for the safety of
all concerned.
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Normally there will be no open flame device below six (6) feet.
However, in case there is an open flame device below six (6) feet,
it must be totally enclosed or have an accessible flame showing and
far enough away that children cannot reach the open flame.
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b.
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All open flame devices shall be well secured in a glass globe,
mesh wire cage, or a container approved by the Fire Department.
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c.
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The number of open flame devices shall be at the discretion
of the Fire Department. The number will be based on the size of the
store and the floor plan.
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d.
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At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the sales of the involved
retail establishment must be derived from the sale of open flame devices.
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e.
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There must be one (1) additional fire extinguisher, over and
above the number normally required, properly installed and in plain
view.
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f.
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Fire alarms that are set off by open flame devices may constitute
a false alarm violation.
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g.
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A drawing will be submitted to the Fire Department reflecting
specific locations of the proposed open flame devices.
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h.
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The establishment will only be approved for open flame devices
if it is totally sprinklered.
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There will be an attending sales person in each room that has
open flame devices.
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All open flames must be completely extinguished no later than
fifteen (15) minutes before the last person leaves for the night.
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Advance plans will be submitted to the Fire Department whenever
open flame devices are relocated. In such cases, a new permit will
have to be issued.
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The establishment using open flame devices will be required
to show proof of insurance to the Fire Department and a copy placed
on file with the permit application.
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A permit will be issued when all items are successfully completed
to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. By requesting and receiving
a permit to operate open flame devices in a business establishment,
that establishment is explicitly agreeing to all twelve (12) items
listed in the preceding paragraph. Any violation of the above guidelines
will result in the permit to operate open flame devices to be revoked.
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6.
Add a new Section:
105.6.51 Hood Systems. An operational permit is required for
the installation of all commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and their
automatic fire extinguishing systems where required.
7.
F-105.7 Required Construction Permits. Delete and replace with:
F-105.7 Required Construction Permits. (Page 11)
The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction permits
for work as set forth in Sections 105.7.2, 105.7.3, 105.7.6, 105.7.7,
105.7.8, 105.7.9, 105.7.10, 105.7.11 and 105.7.13.
8.
Subsection 109 Board of Appeals (Page 13) is hereby deleted
in its entirety and new Subsection 109 Membership of Board of Appeals
is added to read as follows:
109.1 Application For Appeal: Any person shall have the right
to appeal a decision of the Code Official to the Board of Appeals.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder has been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully
apply, or an equivalent form of construction is to be used.
109.2 Membership Of Board: The Board of Appeals shall consist
of three (3) members, one (1) member appointed by the City, one (1)
member chosen by the applicant, and a third member mutually chosen
by the City and the applicant.
109.3 Qualifications: Each member of the board must be a design
professional registered with the State of Missouri as an architect
or engineer or as a builder or superintendent of building construction
with at least ten (10) years of experience, five (5) of which will
have been in responsible charge of work. The design professional,
builder or superintendent of construction must have experience in
designing, building or installing the systems, equipment or types
of construction which the appeal concerns.
109.4 Chairperson: The board shall select one (1) of its members
to serve as chairperson.
109.5 Disqualification Of Member: A member shall not hear an
appeal in which that member has any personal, professional or financial
interest.
109.6 Secretary: The chief administrative officer shall designate
a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary
shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the office of the
chief administrative officer.
109.7 Compensation Of Members: Compensation of members shall
be determined by law.
109.8 Meetings: The board members shall be appointed within
twenty (20) days of an appeal being filed with the Building Administrator.
Credentials of the chosen members shall be exchanged between the City
and the applicant within the twenty-day period. If within the twenty-day
period the City and applicant have been unable to agree upon the third
board member, the two (2) chosen members shall choose a qualified
third member. If the two (2) board members are unable to reach agreement
upon a third member, the City Manager shall appoint the third qualified
member. In the case where the City Manager appoints the third member,
such appointed member must be a registered design professional with
at least ten (10) years' experience in the design and construction
of the system, equipment or type of construction upon which the appeal
is based.
109.9 Open Hearings: The applicant, the applicant's representative,
the Code Official and any person whose interests are affected shall
be given an opportunity to be heard.
109.10 Procedure: The board shall adopt and make available to
the public through the secretary procedures under which a hearing
will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that only relevant information
be received.
109.11 Postponed Hearing: When three (3) members are not present
to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's representative
shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
109.12 Board Decision: The board shall modify or reverse the
decision of the Code Official by a concurring vote of two (2) members.
109.13 Resolution: The decision of the board shall be by resolution.
Certified copies shall be furnished to the appellant and the official.
109.14 Administration The Code Official shall take immediate
action in accordance with the decision of the board.
109.15 Court Review: Any person, whether or not a previous party
of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court
for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for
review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following
the filing of the decision of the chief administrative officer.
9.
F-110.4 Violation Penalties (Page 14). Delete and replace with:
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Penalty.
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A.
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Any person violating any provision of the code adopted in this
Article or any rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof,
shall, upon conviction be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00), or to imprisonment for not more than three (3)
months, or both, and may be adjudged to pay the costs of prosecution.
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B.
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Each act of violation and every day upon which a violation occurs
or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
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10.
F-307.1 General (Page 53). Delete in its entirety and insert
the following:
No person shall cause or allow open burning unless approved
in accordance with the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Richmond
Heights.
11.
F-307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Delete and insert the following:
(Page 53)
Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke
or odor emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances
make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.
12.
F-307.1.2 Allowable Burning. (Page 53)
Open burning shall be permitted without prior notification to
the Fire Official's Office, for highway safety flares, barbecuing
and the use of commercially sold "fire pits" for residential recreational
fires.
13.
F-307.3 Extinguishment Authority. Delete and insert the following:
(Page 53)
The Fire Official is authorized to order the extinguishment
of any fire that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
14.
F-309.8 Fork lifts (Page 55). Insert a new sub-section:
Fork lifts and similar equipment, such as floor scrubbers and
buffers, powered by a liquid fuel or LP gas are not allowed to be
used within a mixed group occupancy that is occupied by more than
one (1) tenant unless approved by the Fire Official.
15.
F-503.4 Obstruction of streets or fire apparatus roads (Page
74). Delete and insert the following:
A person or persons shall not erect, construct, place or maintain
any bumps, fences, gates, chains, bars, pipes, wood or metal horses
or any other obstructions in or on any street, within the boundaries
of the City of Richmond Heights. The word street, as used in the ordinance,
shall mean any roadway accessible to the public for vehicular traffic,
including, but not limited to, private streets or access lanes, as
well as all public streets and highways within the boundaries of the
City of Richmond Heights without the approval of the Traffic Committee
of the City of Richmond Heights.
16.
F-503.5.1.2 Gated Communities (Page 74). Insert a new Subsection:
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Gated communities are allowed only after the following items
have been met and approved by the City of Richmond Heights.
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The subdivision streets do not connect with any other subdivision
either by roadways or through an easement giving access to other streets
or undeveloped land.
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2.
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In existing subdivision, a petition stating:
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"I agree with a gate being installed at the entrance to all
the streets to the subdivision. I understand that when this gate is
installed the Fire Department response can be lengthened by as much
as two (2) additional minutes. I further will not hold the Fire Department
responsible for loss of life or property due to the additional response
time." Must be signed by one hundred percent (100%) of all residents
within the subdivision.
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3.
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The gate must be equipped with the Knox-Box® System as required by the Fire Official.
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4.
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The gates must be powered by electric and have a backup power
source to operate in case of power failure.
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5.
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A complete set of drawings with all the specification shall
be submitted to the Fire Official for approval before any installation
is started.
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17.
F-505.1 Address Identification (Page 75). Amend to include at
the end of the paragraph a new paragraph as follows:
If there is an alley accessible by emergency responder vehicles,
whether privately or publicly owned and/or maintained, numbers shall
also be placed on the alley elevation of the premises on which the
house, building or structure is located. If there is a garage or carport
fronting on an alley, house numbers shall also be placed on the alley
elevation of the garage or carport.
18.
F-506 Key Boxes (Page 75). Delete in its entirety and insert
the following:
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F-506 Mandatory Knox-Boxes®.
(Page 75)
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F-506.1 Knox-Boxes®. (Page 75)
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Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted
because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary
for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, or where an approved continuously
monitored fire alarm system is installed, the Fire Official or designate
is authorized to require a Knox-Box® to be installed in an accessible location. The Knox-Box® shall be of an approved type and shall contain
keys to gain access as required by the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.3 Cost. (Page 75)
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The cost of purchase, installation and maintenance of the Knox-Box® Security System shall be the responsibility of
the owner or occupant.
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F-506.1.4 Size. (Page 75)
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All owners shall install a Knox-Box® of adequate size so that all keys needed to gain access to the exterior
and interior designated areas (such areas designated for common use
and/or all service equipment area) shall be accessible at all times
to the Richmond Heights Fire Department. The owner shall clearly mark
all keys within the Lock-Box and shall indicate doors to which such
keys belong. In the event that more than one (1) key is within the
Lock-Box system, the owner designating the door location and corresponding
key tag must provide a floor plan. All tags, marking systems, location,
and size of lock-box, shall be at the discretion of and with the approval
of the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.5. Installation. (Page 75)
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The owner of said building shall install the Knox-Box® system as directed in the following:
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Recessed mount:
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This type of box shall be installed a minimum of four (4) to
five (5) feet above finished grade.
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Surfaced mount:
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This type of box shall be installed a minimum of four (4) to
five (5) feet above finished grade.
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3.
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Key Switch:
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This switch shall be located as approved by the Fire Official.
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4.
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Residential Box:
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This type of box shall be mounted at a location close to the
front door or mounted on the front door as approved by the Fire Official.
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Fire Department Alert Decal:
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One (1) decal shall be mounted on each exterior door in the
center of the glass or on the doorframe as directed by the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.6 Key Changes. (Page 75)
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The owner of said building shall be responsible for any key
changes and additions to the plan or plat filed with the Fire Department,
and it shall be the responsibility of the owner to notify the Fire
Official, in writing, of any changes or additions required in the
Knox-Box®.
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F-506.1.7 Voluntary Participation in the Lock-Box Security Program.
(Page 75)
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F-506.1.7 Voluntary Participation. (Page 75)
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In the event of any owner of buildings within the City of Richmond
Heights, not specifically required to install a Knox-Box® system, is desirous of installing such system,
such owner may submit a written request to the Fire Official of the
City of Richmond Heights to participate in such security systems set
out above. Upon review of such request and acceptance of same by the
Fire Official, such owner shall comply fully with all the provisions
of this code.
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19.
F-806.1.1 Restricted Occupancies (Page 99). Delete and insert
the following:
Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in all occupancies except
for residential usage.
20.
F-903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler systems (Page 110) is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Where the provisions of this code requires a building or portion
thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with this Section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout
in accordance with NFPA 13. In a mixed group building each tenant
shall have their own sprinkler control valve and flow switch connected
to a fire alarm system as per Section 907.2 of this code.
21.
F-903.3.1.1.1 NFPA 13 systems (Page 110) is hereby amended by
deleting the exceptions #2 and #4.
22.
F-903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms (Page 112) is
hereby amended by deleting exceptions #3, 4, 5 and 7.
23.
F-903.5.1 Water Flow Tests (Page 113). Water flow tests for
fire sprinkler systems shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00
A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
24.
F-903.5.2 Water flow safety factor (Page 113). A safety factor
shall be applied to all flow tests for fire sprinkler systems. A parallel
curve shall be drawn to the actual flow test curve that has been reduced
by ten percent (10%) of the static pressure. A sprinkler system design
shall not exceed the ten percent (10%) curve.
25.
F-907.2.1.1 System initiation Group-A occupancies with an occupant
load of one thousand (1,000) or more (Page 122) is hereby amended
by deleting the exception.
26.
F-907.2.7.1 Occupant notification (Page 124) is hereby amended
by deleting the words or from a water flow switch.
27.
F-912.4 Access (Page 142). Amend to include at the end of the
sentence a new sentence as follows:
When the Fire Department connections are located in an area
where vehicles may be parked or standing, said parking or standing
shall be restricted for five (5) feet in each direction from the Fire
Department connection.
28.
F-1010.1.1 Size of doors (Page 160) is hereby amended by amending
Exception #7 to read as follows;
Within a dwelling unit not required to be adaptable or accessible,
the minimum width of an interior egress door leaf shall be twenty-eight
(28) inches (711 mm).
29.
F-1010.1.9.4 Locks and Latches (Page 164). Delete and insert
the following:
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Egress doors shall be readily open-able from the egress side
without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, except as
listed by numbers 3, 4 and 5 below. Exceptions: Places of detention
or restraint.
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Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush
bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having
the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface mounted hardware.
The unlatching or any leaf shall not require more than one (1) operation.
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Doors from individual dwelling units and guestrooms of Group
R occupancies having an occupant load of ten (10) or less are permitted
to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided
such devices are open-able from the inside without the use of a key
or tool.
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Fire doors after a minimum elevated temperature has disabled
the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test
procedures.
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30.
F-1013.6.1 Graphics (Page 174) is hereby amended by inserting:
Exit signs shall have red or green lettering, but shall be uniform
in color throughout each individual building, unless approved by the
Code Official.
31.
F-1015.4 Opening limitations (Page 176) is hereby amended by
adding to the following at the end of the last sentence: Guards shall
not have an ornamental pattern that will provide a ladder effect.
32.
F-1030.7 Firefighter Assist Plans (Page 195). Add a new Section
as follows: Insert the following:
F-1030.7 Firefighter Assist Plans (Page 195). Insert the following:
An approved pictographic display (sign, drawing or wall marking)
shall be posted within all enclosed stairways at each floor landing
in all new and existing multi-story buildings. Individual displays,
or signs shall show the floor level number where the graphic is displayed,
the configuration of exit access corridors including all door openings,
exit stairways, elevators, exterior building walls, fire alarm pull
stations, fire hoses and sprinkler valves. The sign shall be located
five (5) feet above the floor landing in a position that is readily
visible when the doors are in the open or closed positions.
33.
F-1104.6 Guards (Page 207). Delete in its entirety.
34.
F-2304.3.8 Fire Suppression System (Page 248). Add a new section:
The dispensing area (pump islands, canopy and adjacent ground
area) shall be provided with an approved fire suppression system in
accordance with the Building Code listed in Chapter 45.
35.
F-5704.2.14.1 Removal (Page 431). Delete and replace with the
following:
Any tank abandoned for a period of one (1) year or determined
to be leaking shall be removed from the premises in accordance with
all of the following:
Paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 exclusives of the exceptions
in Paragraphs 3 and 6.
36.
C-102.2 Fire Hydrant to Fire Department Connections (Page 525).
Insert a new Subsection as follows:
There shall be a fire hydrant within one hundred fifty (150)
feet of the Fire Department connection.
37.
C-106.1 Fire hydrant height (Page 525). Insert a new Subsection
as follows:
Fire Hydrants shall be installed a minimum of fourteen (14)
inches and a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches above finished grade,
measured from the center of the streamer connection.
A.
Any person violating any provision of the Code adopted in this Article
or any rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof,
shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or to imprisonment for not more than
three (3) months or both, and may be adjudged to pay the costs of
prosecution.
B.
Each act of violation and every day upon which a violation occurs
or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
