[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Walpole as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-11-2005 SATM, Art. 56 (Article XV, Sec. 5, of the 1973
General Bylaws)]
Prior to license issuance or renewal the fire department will conduct
a fire and safety inspection. Any violations that are noted must be corrected
prior to the renewal or issuance of the license.
A.
No storage of flammable or combustible liquids in quantities
greater than five gallons will be allowed without a permit from the fire department.
Applications are available at Fire Headquarters.
B.
No storage of flammable or combustible gases in quantities greater
than 40 cubic feet will be allowed without a permit from the fire department.
Applications are available at Fire Headquarters.
All rubbish and debris will be kept in an approved steel rubbish container
with a cover. The cover will remain closed at all times.
Used batteries shall be stored in liquid tight containers.
Storage of tires, new and used, shall be limited to an area of no more
than 500 cubic feet. All tires shall be stacked or piled tightly to reduce
flow of air through the pile. Bulk storage of tires, greater than 500 cubic
feet, will not be allowed without a permit from the fire department. Storage
of bulk tires shall comply with NFPA Chapter 231D. Twenty-five (25) feet shall
separate bulk tire piles from exposures and combustibles. Maximum pile length
will be 100 feet.
Maintain at least two feet of clearance between all vehicles on display.
A keyed lock box is requires for all main gates. The lock box shall
be mounted at the gate. Applications for a keyed lock box are available at
Fire Headquarters.
The use of guard dogs will be allowed, however, the fire department
must first be notified and emergency contact phone numbers must be provided
for the guard dog owner.
The facility must keep an up-to-date list of emergency contacts at the
fire station.
An access road is required through the property; minimum width of this
access road will be 12 feet and the road will start at the main entrance.
Parking of vehicles, not related or incidental to the operation of the
business, that store flammable or combustible liquids or gases will not be
allowed on the site.
All cutting and welding operations shall comply with the requirements
of 527 CMR 39.
No open burning will be allowed on the site at any time.
The licensee must maintain a supply of spill containment equipment on
site as approved by the Fire Chief. Any spills of flammable or combustible
liquids greater than one gallon must be immediately reported to the fire department.
Portable fire extinguishers will be required at the facility, the number
and location of same to be determined by the fire department.
