All electrical appliances, fixtures and wiring shall be installed
in accordance with the current edition of the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70). All electrical appliances, fixtures and wiring shall
be maintained so as not to be a fire hazard nor a source of ignition
for combustible or hazardous substances, materials or devices.
Where smoking is considered a fire hazard, the Fire Inspector
or Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspectors shall be authorized to order
the owner, in writing, to post "No Smoking" signs in conspicuous designated
locations where smoking is prohibited. In areas where smoking is permitted,
noncombustible ashtrays shall be provided.
[Amended 4-14-2022 by L.L. No. 2-2022]
A. All outdoor fires are prohibited, with the exception of fires:
(1) Used to cook food in approved and/or recognized grills or stoves.
(2) Live burn drills conducted by the Fire Department.
(3) Upon securing a permit from the Fire Inspector (under New York State
2020 Fire Code § F105.6), outdoor fires in portable, outdoor,
solid-fuel-burning fireplaces (which may be constructed of steel,
concrete, clay or other noncombustible material, and may be open in
design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short
chimney or chimney opening in the top), but only if such outdoor fireplaces
are used in accord with manufacturer specifications and are located
no less than 15 feet from any structure or combustible material. Permits
under this section may be obtained by the property owner or any tenant
with the written permission of the property owner.
(4) Upon securing a permit from the Fire Inspector (under New York State
2020 Fire Code § F105.6), open burning may be authorized,
provided it is located not less than 50 feet from any structure or
combustible material, and sufficient provisions shall be in place
to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet from any structure.
Permits under this section may be obtained by the property owner or
any tenant with the written permission of the property owner.
(5) Upon
securing a permit from the Fire Inspector (under New York State 2020
Fire Code § F105.6), fires for religious purposes or for
other purposes as specifically approved by the Fire Inspector. Permits
under this section may be obtained by the property owner or any tenant
with the written permission of the property owner.
B. Regardless of permit status, if prevailing atmospheric or local conditions
cause emission of embers or excessive smoke resulting in a Fire Department
response, the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector are authorized
to order the extinguishment of any fire.
C. In cases where no permit has been obtained, the Building Inspector
or Fire Inspector are authorized to order the extinguishment of any
fire, and the homeowner or tenant will be subject to legal action
from the Chief Building Inspector/Fire Inspector.
D. Any person, firm or corporation starting, maintaining or having control
over an outdoor fire not authorized under this section shall be in
violation of this code and subject to a fine of up to $500 for such
violation.
Premises identification. New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible
and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers
shall contrast with their background. The numbers should be at least
four inches in height and if possible made of a reflective material
for nighttime visibility.
Every outside opening accessible to the Fire Department that
opens directly on any hoistway or shaftway communicating between two
or more floors in a building shall be plainly marked with the word
"shaftway" in red letters at least six inches high on a white background;
such warning signs shall be so placed as to be readily discernible
from the outside of the building.
Stairways serving four or more stories shall be provided with
signs indicating floor level, roof access or no roof access, and reentry
locations in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
The storage inside any building of propane or any other fuel
used for devices such as outdoor barbecue grills and the like shall
also be prohibited.
Where the use of security gates is permitted, such gates shall
provide unobstructed view of at least 50% of the door(s), window(s)
or other building opening which is protected by the security gate
when the security gate is in place.
Certificate of compliance required.
A. No place of assembly, as defined in Subsection
B of this section, shall be maintained, operated or used as such without a certificate of compliance, except that no certificate of compliance shall be required for any place of assembly used solely as a place of religious worship.
B. "Place of assembly" shall mean any building, room or space used for
assembly or gathering for recreation, political, religious, social,
amusement or entertainment purpose. Place of assembly occupancies
shall include, but shall not be limited to, live performance and motion-picture
theaters, meeting halls, auditoriums, exhibition halls, museums, skating
rinks, gymnasiums, bowling alleys, poolrooms, restaurants, licensed
premises dispensing alcoholic beverages, churches, dance halls and
club rooms.
C. Posting of maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants permitted within assembly spaces shall be established by the Code Enforcement Official, and a sign setting forth such maximum number shall be conspicuously posted in each space and shall not be exceeded. Posting of the occupancy limit sign shall be deemed notice to the owner, manager or person in charge and shall be deemed an order to comply. Violation of the occupancy requirements is a violation of this chapter and punishable pursuant to §
196-7 of this chapter.
D. Overcrowding. It is the responsibility of the owner, manager or person
in charge to assure that the occupant load does not exceed the number
established by the Code Enforcement Official; and he shall not permit
overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved number
of occupants of any place of assembly nor permit, allow or suffer
the total number of persons at any one time to be in such a number
so as to constitute a threat or danger to the public health, safety
or welfare.
E. The Fire Inspector or any Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspector or Police
Department, upon finding overcrowding conditions, shall cause the
performance, spectacle or entertainment to be stopped until such a
condition is corrected.