[Res. No. 136-06, 12-26-2006]
(a)
The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue operating permits for conducting
the activities or using the categories of buildings listed below:
(1)
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities
exceeding those listed in Tables 2703.1.1(1), 2703.1.1(2), 2703.1.1(3)
or 2703.1.1(4) of the Fire Code of New York State (see 19 NYCRR Part
1225);
(2)
Hazardous processes and activities, including, but not limited to,
commercial and industrial operations which produce combustible dust
as a byproduct, fruit and crop ripening, and waste handling;
(3)
Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies;
(4)
Buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly with an
occupant load of 100 persons or more;
(5)
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial
potential hazard to public safety, as determined by the City of Olean
Code Enforcement Officer;
(6)
Any open burning or bonfire, provided:
a.
Open burning or bonfires shall not be permitted within 50 feet of
any structure or combustible material.
b.
Conditions on the grounds that could cause the fire to spread shall
be eliminated prior to ignition.
c.
Open burning and bonfires shall be constantly attended until the
fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher
with a minimum 4-A rating shall be located within close proximity
of the fire and available for immediate utilization.
(b)
Parties who propose to undertake the types of activities or operate
the types of buildings listed in subdivision (a) of this section shall
be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such
operation. An application for an operating permit shall be provided
by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall contain sufficient information
to permit a determination that quantities, materials, and activities
conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. Tests or reports
necessary to verify conformance shall be required as determined by
the Code Enforcement Officer.
(c)
An inspection of the premises shall be conducted prior to the issuance
of an operating permit.
(d)
A single operating permit may apply to more than one hazardous activity
as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(e)
Operating permits for areas of public assembly shall be limited to one year. Operating permits for all other occupancies as noted in subdivision (a) shall be for not more than three years or shall coincide with the schedule of inspections as required by Section 6-146 of the Code of Ordinances.
(f)
Where activities do not comply with applicable provisions of the
Uniform Code, an operating permit shall be revoked or suspended.
