[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Fond
du Lac 6-23-1993 by Ord. No. 2679 as §§ 5.20 to 5.40
of the 1993 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply equally to new and existing
conditions, except where existing conditions not in strict compliance
with the terms of this chapter shall be permitted to continue where
the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property
in the opinion of the Chief.
B.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as applying
to the transportation of any article or thing shipped under the jurisdiction
of and in compliance with the regulations prescribed by the United
States Department of Transportation (USDOT), nor as applying to the
military forces of the United States.
C.
All lawful rules, regulations and orders pertaining to fire prevention
of any other lawfully constituted body shall be a part of this chapter
as if fully written. Stricter regulations will govern when regulations
differ with this chapter.
A.
This chapter shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief
of the Fire Department (hereinafter referred to as Chief).
B.
The Chief shall assign such Department personnel as shall be necessary
to enforce the regulations of this chapter. The Fire Chief or his
appointed personnel shall inspect or cause to be inspected all premises
on a periodic basis and shall make such orders as may be necessary
for the enforcement of laws and ordinances governing the same for
the safeguarding of life and property from fire. "Periodic basis"
shall mean all occupancies in the jurisdiction shall be inspected
on an annual basis or more frequently as determined by the Fire Chief
or his appointed personnel as provided for in § SPS 314.01,
Wis. Adm. Code.
[Amended 7-22-2009 by Ord. No. 3411]
C.
The Chief and personnel of the Fire Department shall enforce the
regulations of this chapter and all other laws, lawful orders and
ordinances relating to the following:
(1)
The prevention of fires.
(2)
The protection of persons and property.
(3)
The storage, sale, use and handling of combustibles and explosives.
(4)
The installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire protection
equipment, appliances and devices.
(5)
The maintenance of fire escapes as means of egress.
(6)
The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fires.
D.
Reports.
(1)
A monthly report of the fire prevention activities of the Department
shall be made and transmitted to the City Manager and shall contain
statistics and other information as may be required by him.
(2)
The Department shall make such reports as may be required by the
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
(3)
Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required
by the applicable standards shall be maintained on the premises for
a minimum of three years and shall be submitted to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention in the manner prescribed by the Fire Prevention Bureau
Chief.
[Added 4-10-2013 by Ord. No. 3515]
E.
Other duties. The Department shall perform such other duties as are
set forth in this chapter, the statutes of Wisconsin, lawful orders
of the Department of Safety and Professional Services, the ordinances
and directives of the City and all additional duties prescribed by
the City Manager.
[Amended 4-8-1998 by Ord. No. 2930]
A.
Wisconsin
Administrative Code. Except as otherwise specifically provided in
this chapter, the following chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative
Code are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter
as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or
prohibited by any statute incorporated herein by reference is required
or prohibited by this chapter. Any future amendments, revisions or
modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are considered to
be part of this chapter in order to secure uniform statewide regulation.
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SPS 307
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Explosives and Fireworks
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SPS 310
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Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids
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SPS 314
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Fire Prevention
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SPS 316
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Electrical
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SPS 328
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Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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SPS 340
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Gas Systems
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SPS 361 to 366
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Commercial Building Code
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B.
National
Fire Protection Association. The following codes of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) are adopted by reference:
A.
All industrial, commercial and institutional facilities that manufacture,
process, use or store hazardous materials shall post warnings on the
exterior of that building or structure housing the material. It shall
be visible and readable from a safe distance and be in accordance
with NFPA 704.
B.
The purpose of this section is intended to provide basic information
to firefighting, emergency and other personnel enabling them to more
easily decide whether to evacuate the area or to commence emergency
control procedures. It is also intended to provide them with information
to assist in selecting firefighting tactics and emergency procedures.
A.
The Chief is hereby empowered to order into compliance with the regulations
of this chapter and all other laws and lawful orders relating to fire
prevention and fire protection all existing buildings and structures
governed by this chapter.
B.
The Chief is hereby empowered and directed to close any building
or structure and order it vacated, wherein violations of any regulations
of this chapter are found and not corrected within a reasonable time
as stipulated by the Chief.
C.
Where the public is exposed to immediate danger, the Chief is empowered
and directed to order the closing, vacating, repairing or razing of
any such building, structure or premises at once.
A.
Fire extinguishing equipment.
(1)
The Chief is hereby empowered to designate the number, type and location
of fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment as may be
deemed necessary in any building or structure.
(2)
The owner, agent or manager of every theater and place of public
entertainment shall employ a person of competency, satisfactory to
the Chief, who, during every performance or public assemblage within
such building or structure shall be on duty to take charge of the
fire extinguishing equipment required.
B.
Sprinklers; standpipe systems.
(1)
Where the Fire Chief finds that by reason of construction or highly
combustible occupancy, the existing building constitutes a severe
fire hazard to its occupants or adjoining property, he may order the
installation of an approved automatic sprinkler system that is designed
specifically for that building.
(2)
Any sprinkler system, firefighting water supply standpipe, hydrant,
etc., in existence on or after the effective date of this chapter
shall not be removed or taken out of service for any reason, including
vacating of the premises or abandonment, building ownership or change
of building use. If the fire protection system must be taken out of
service temporarily, the owner shall notify the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue
Department, in writing, at least 48 hours in advance. (Note: Temporary
equals five calendar days or less.)
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(3)
Owner or occupant may not remove any system without making other
fire protection provisions suitable to and approved by the Fire Chief.
(4)
When the water supply to the building is interrupted or disconnected,
the owner shall provide adequate pump-in connections and maintain
the system in such a manner that the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department
can pump adequate water into the system for fire control.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(5)
Once the system has been placed out of service, the owner shall test
the system annually for integrity and functional ability and submit
test results to the Fire Chief.
(6)
When a building is being demolished or renovated and a standpipe
or sprinkler system is existing within the building, the standpipe
or sprinkler system or both shall be maintained in an operable condition
so as to be available for use by the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department.
The standpipe or sprinkler system or both shall be demolished with
the building, but in no case shall the system or systems be more than
one floor below the floor being demolished.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(7)
When fire protection systems are installed, a fire hydrant is to
be within 150 feet of a fire department connection (FDC). When a public
fire hydrant is not within 150 feet of a FDC, a private hydrant will
need to be installed.
[Added 2-25-2015 by Ord. No. 3571]
No person shall give or cause to be given a false fire alarm
with intent to deceive any public official or employee or tamper,
meddle or interfere in any way with any fire alarm system or device
or any part thereof, or make any connection therewith so as to interfere
with the proper working of any such system or with intent to injure,
break or destroy any machinery or fixtures connected with such system.
A.
MANUFACTURED HOME
MOBILE HOME
Definitions. The following terms have the meanings indicated:
A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which
in the traveling mode is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body
feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 square feet
or more and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to
be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when
connected to the required utilities and including the plumbing, heating,
air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein, except
that such term shall include any structure which meets the size requirements
and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification
required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development and complies with the National Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards.
A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which
is eight body feet or more in width and 32 body feet or more in length
and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used
as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation, when connected
to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air
conditioning and electrical systems contained therein.
B.
Firesafety considerations. Community management shall instruct its
staff in the use of the fire protection equipment available and define
specific duties in the event of a fire. Tenants shall be instructed
in applicable fire prevention and fire protection rules.
C.
Arrangement of manufactured homes.
(1)
The arrangement of each manufactured home community shall meet the
authority responsible for providing the fire protection services.
(2)
A community site plan shall be supplied to the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue
Department. The site plan shall show the numerical designation or
street name and number of each manufactured home site in the community.
Each manufactured home site shall be marked for identification. Such
a marker shall be easily readable from the street serving the site.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
D.
Access to manufactured home for fire protection services. Access
to a manufactured home for fire protection services shall be such
as to permit fire apparatus to approach within 100 feet of each manufactured
home.
E.
Outdoor hazards. Care shall be taken to maintain all areas free of
dry brush, leaves and weeds which might spread fires to buildings.
F.
Detection systems in community buildings. Fire detection and alarm
systems installed in community buildings shall be installed in accordance
with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
G.
Water supplies for fire protection; minimum requirements.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(1)
Water supplies for Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department operations
shall be required by the City. Water supplies shall be at least adequate
to permit the effective operation of two one-and-three-quarter-inch
hose streams on any fire in a building. The supply may be derived
from hydrants connected to an underground water supply system, a reservoir
or water supply with a source of not less than 3,000 gallons.
[Amended 4-26-2017 by Ord. No. 3633]
(2)
Hydrants, when provided, shall be located within 20 feet of community
streets or public ways readily accessible for Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue
Department use and located within 300 feet of all homes and buildings.
Hydrant-hose coupling threads shall be national standard threads (see
NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections).
H.
Manufactured home site firesafety requirements. Any portion of a
manufactured home, excluding the tongue, shall not be located closer
than 10 feet side to side, eight feet end to side or six feet end
to end horizontally from any other manufactured home building, unless
the exposed composite walls and roof of either structure are without
openings and constructed of material which will provide a one-hour
fire rating or the structures are separated by a one-hour rated barrier.
I.
Use and maintenance of space under manufactured homes, accessory
buildings or structures. The space under manufactured homes and accessory
buildings and structures shall not be used for the storage of combustible
materials nor for the storage or placement therein of flammable liquids,
gases or liquid or gasoline powered equipment.
J.
Emergency information. The requirements of this section shall be
printed and posted in conspicuous places in the community and shall
contain the following information:
(1)
Emergency — 911.
(2)
Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department phone number.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(3)
Police Department phone number.
(4)
Sheriff's Department phone number.
(5)
Community office phone number.
(6)
Nearest public phone.
(7)
Address of the community.
(8)
Plot map showing streets and site identification.
K.
Smoke detectors. Current manufactured home standards (see, for instance,
Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR 3280.208,
and the Standard for Manufactured Housing, NFPA 501) require the installation
of smoke detectors in each manufactured home. This equipment is mandatory
and shall be maintained in any existing manufactured home not so equipped.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
L.
Portable fire extinguishers.
(1)
Portable fire extinguishers, when required or installed, shall be
of the type and size required by NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers. It is recommended that each building owner provide
a listed portable fire extinguisher suitable for handling an incipient
fire in the building. A listed extinguisher labeled as suitable for
Class A, B and C fires (multipurpose dry chemical type) is recommended.
(2)
The provision on each of a 2 1/2 inch nominal valve water outlet
designed for connecting a 2 1/2 inch nominal female swivel hose
for fire suppression is desirable when practical and if protected
against freezing.
M.
Management actions for firesafety. The purpose of this section is
to give guidance for manufactured home community management. Community
management should prepare posters containing community firesafety
information. The type of material has been detailed and available
from the City Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department. The objective is
to give information to the community's manufactured home owners/occupants
and to encourage their cooperation in the interest of protection of
life and property from fire.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
N.
LP gas containers.
(1)
In addition to mounted containers, a home may have two additional
vessels installed on the lot. The home may be served by either the
vehicle containers or vessels on the lot, but not by both at the same
time. LP gas containers should be installed in accordance with the
applicable provisions of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
(2)
Liquefied petroleum gas vessels should be charged in accordance with
the applicable provisions of NFPA 58, Liquified Petroleum Gas Code.
(3)
No liquefied petroleum gas vessel should be stored or located inside
of or beneath any storage cabinet, awning, carport, ramada, home or
any other structure in a community.
(4)
Owners shall not place empty LP gas containers under their manufactured
homes. Empty containers shall be left in place if there is more than
one container. If the manufactured home's LP gas supply is limited
to one container and a replacement has been secured, any empty fuel
container shall be stored in the area designated for such storage.
Any person who by smoking or attempting to light cigars, cigarettes,
pipes or tobacco in a careless or reckless manner, whether willfully
or not, sets fire to any bedding, furniture, curtains, draperies,
house, household fittings or any part of any building whatsoever,
so as to endanger life or property in any way or to any extent, shall
be subject to a penalty as provided in this chapter.
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 2794; 4-25-2007 by Ord. No. 3322]
A.
No open flame, candle or other open flame fixture shall be used in any public building or structure, or during any special event, march, or public assembly as defined in Chapter 562 of the Code of the City of Fond du Lac, except within a constituted church or lodge buildings or structures. Unattended open flame candles or other open flame fixtures shall not be used in seated areas of any public assembly rooms or buildings, or during any special event, march, or public assembly as defined in Chapter 562 of the Code of the City of Fond du Lac, except those used for dining (protected flame type only).
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 3684]
B.
No open flame candles or open flame fixtures, guarded or not, shall be used for lighting or decorative purposes in any buildings or structures used for public amusement or recreation, or during any special event, march, or public assembly as defined in Chapter 562 of the Code of the City of Fond du Lac.
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 3684]
C.
Open burning is prohibited. Outdoor fires within the corporate limits of the City of Fond du Lac are prohibited except as set forth in Subsection C(1) and (2) of this section.
(1)
Except for one- and two-family dwellings, as defined in Chapter 720, Zoning, no grills or devices used for outdoor fires for cooking are authorized to be used above the first story of any building on a balcony, raised porch or platform, etc.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
(2)
Recreational fires.
(a)
No recreational fires may be started or allowed to continue
burning unless such recreational fire is fully contained within an
approved fire pit or outdoor fireplace.
[1]
An approved fire pit is any below ground dug pit not greater
than 36 inches inside diameter (inside edge of the pit to inside edge);
lined with noncombustible material, soil, metal or stone; a minimum
of six inches deep; and ringed on the outer diameter with stone, brick
or concrete.
[2]
An outdoor fireplace is any commercially available appliance
designed to contain a wood fire when operated according to manufacturer's
instructions with all lids, screens and spark arresting devices in
place; or permanent fireplace structure built entirely of noncombustible
materials designed with spark arrestors and screens to contain a wood
fire.
(b)
No recreational fire pit shall be closer than 25 feet to any
dwelling, building structure, shed or garage or closer than 10 feet
to any wooden fence, deck or combustible material. Commercially available
outdoor fireplace appliance shall not be within 10 feet of any structure
or combustibles; all recreational fires are to be set back a minimum
of six feet from adjoining property lines.
(c)
No recreational fire shall be started or allowed to continue
burning when the wind direction or wind speed will cause embers or
other burning material to be carried onto any building or combustible
material; nor any time that wind direction will carry smoke into the
open windows of any building. Smoke from any recreational fire shall
not create a nuisance for neighboring properties and fires shall be
completely extinguished when Police or Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department
investigation determines a nuisance is present.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570]
(d)
Fuel for outdoor recreational fires shall consist of natural
wood or manufactured fire log material only and may not include leaves,
rubbish, garbage, trash, construction materials, or any materials
made of or coated with rubber or plastic, leather or petroleum-based
materials. Flammable or combustible liquids may not be used to aid
in starting any outdoor fire. Flammable or common/standard dry kindling
materials may be used to aid in starting any outdoor fire. Common/standard
dry kindling material may be used to aid in starting fires.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
(e)
Recreational fires shall be constantly attended and supervised
by a competent person at least 18 years of age until the fire has
been completely extinguished. The means for extinguishing any fire
(as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief) must be kept immediately available
at all times when a recreational fire is burning. Proper fire extinguishing
equipment includes: a garden hose, shovels, water buckets or an ABC
rated fire extinguisher at least ten-pound capacity.
(f)
Any party who starts or maintains a recreational fire that is
allowed to burn out of control shall be held responsible for paying
any costs associated with fire control efforts to extinguish the fire.
(3)
Ceremonial bonfires may be permitted by the Fire Chief upon written receipt of a written request for the fire or pursuant to an approved special event, march, or public assembly under Chapter 562 of the Code of the City of Fond du Lac. Requests for permission not related to a special event, march, or public assembly permit shall contain the date, time and site of proposed fire as well as the name of the requesting group or organization and shall be submitted to the Fire Chief three days prior to the date desired for the holding of the fire. The allowable quantity of material to be burned shall be determined by the Fire Chief and shall be based upon the fire safety considerations of the situation and the desired duration of the burn. Material for bonfires may not include rubbish, garbage, trash, any materials made of or coated with rubber, plastic, leather or petroleum based materials and may not contain any flammable or combustible liquids.
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 3684]
(4)
The burning of brush and other natural vegetation, when its removal
is required for the development of that property, may be permitted
with the consent of the Chief. Each request will be reviewed by the
Chief or his designee. If the site and condition are acceptable, a
permit will be issued. A burning permit form available at the Fond
du Lac Fire/Rescue Department will be completed and submitted prior
to burning.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570][1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original §§ 5.30 and 5.31, which
immediately followed this section, were repealed 6-28-1995 by Ord.
No. 2794.
The owner of any chimney or smokestack used in connection with
heating or power boilers or furnaces or for burning waste or refuse
from which there is emitted sparks or burning embers shall provide
on such chimney or smokestack an approved arrestor, screen or other
device that will prevent such emission.
A.
Small-scale storage of used tires in excess of 100 units, but fewer
than 10,000 units, is not permitted in the City.
B.
Small-scale storage of new tires in excess of 300 units, but fewer
than 10,000 units, shall be protected by an approved automatic fire
suppression system.
C.
Large-scale storage of 10,000 or more new and used tires shall comply
with NFPA 231D, Standard for Storage of Rubber Tires.
A.
Burning of brush and other vegetation. A permit may be issued for the burning of brush and other vegetation according to § 69-8 of this Code.
B.
Flammable and combustible liquids storage.
(1)
Storage of flammable liquids in tanks or containers larger than 55
gallons above or underground and combustible liquid in containers
larger than 275 gallons shall require a permit.
(2)
Abandonment of aboveground or underground flammable and combustible
storage tanks, either by filling in place or by removal, shall require
a permit.
(3)
Storage of liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or compressed natural
gas shall require a permit.
C.
Explosives.
[Amended 4-24-2014 by Ord. No. 3544]
A.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction of such violation, be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-4 of this Code.
B.
Any accidental or unintentional activation of any fire alarm system,
be it mechanical, electronic, human or by any other method, which
has summoned the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department three or more
times in a calendar year shall result in a fee being charged to the
owner of such equipment as set by resolution of the City Council.
The Chief may grant a grace period for up to 90 days regarding such
charges following the initial installation or renovation of a mechanical
or electronic fire alarm system.
[Amended 1-28-2015 by Ord. No. 3570][1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection C, regarding a forfeiture
for violations noted by the Fire Chief and not corrected after the
initial written correction order, and which immediately followed this
subsection, was repealed 4-26-2017 by Ord. No. 3633.
