The purpose of this chapter is to install identification emblems on
certain properties, buildings or structures containing truss construction
for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of emergency responders.
The owner of a building or structure containing truss construction in
any form or manner shall install and maintain a truss emblem to the left of
the main entrance and at a height of not less than five feet above grade.
The owner and/or developer of a residential subdivision or residential condominium
shall install and maintain a truss emblem within the public right-of-way or
upon the common elements/area (in the case of a private street or condominium)
at each entrance to such subdivision or condominium.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated,
unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
TRUSS CONSTRUCTION
A combination of members, such as beams, bars and ties, usually arranged
in triangular units to form a rigid framework for supporting loads over a
span of structural members that connect together to span the space between
the walls of the building to support a vertical load.
TRUSS EMBLEM
A sign consisting of an isosceles triangle not less than 12 inches
horizontally by six inches vertically made of reflective material with white
as the background and red lettering containing the following: "F" to signify
a building or structure having a floor with truss construction; "R" to signify
a building or structure having a roof with truss construction; or "FR" to
signify a building or structure having both a floor and roof with truss construction.
Except for nonresidential buildings or structures, the owner of a building or accessory structure within a residential subdivision or residential condominium referred to in §
297-2 above shall be exempt from installing and maintaining a truss emblem. The owner of any other single-family dwelling unit or semidetached dwelling containing not more than two dwelling units shall also be exempt from installing and maintaining a truss emblem.
The owner and/or developer of any building or structure required to
have a truss emblem under this section shall submit a plan for such truss
emblem as to design and location for the prior review and approval of the
Municipal Fire Marshal or Building Inspector.
The provisions of this section shall apply to the owners of existing
buildings or structures having truss construction, but such owners shall have
one year from the effective date of this chapter to comply.
To the extent that any other ordinance of the Council may conflict with
this chapter, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.