[Ord. No. 450, § 1]
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
An accessible clear space between lumber storage piles or
groups of piles suitable for housekeeping operations, visual inspection
of piling areas and initial fire-fighting operations. Alleyways shall
be not less than four feet.
Any area free of combustible materials. This does not preclude
the storage of noncombustible materials that will not transmit an
exposure fire.
A clear space suitable for fire-fighting operations by motorized
fire apparatus.
Lumber, timber and other similar forest products.
The outdoor areas where lumber and other forest products, as described in Section 12-2, are stored outside buildings.
[Ord. No. 450, § 2]
Plot plans of lumber storage yard property with fire lanes and
alleyways, structures and location of hydrants shall be submitted
to the chief fire engineer. The plot plans shall also show the following:
[Ord. No. 450, § 3]
(a)
Alleyways required. Ready access by means of alleyways shall be provided
into all parts of the lumber storage area so that portable fire extinguishers
and fire hose can be promptly brought to the site of the fire. Alleyways
shall be unobstructed, of sufficient width for fire hose laying operations,
so that small fires can be effectively controlled.
(b)
Fire department, etc., to be notified of fires, etc. When a fire
is discovered, no matter how small, the public fire department and
plant fire brigade shall be notified at once. The telephone number
of the fire department and the location of the nearest fire alarm
box shall be posted conspicuously in several locations in the yard
and buildings.
(c)
Instructions to employees. Employees shall be fully instructed in
the proper procedure of transmitting a fire alarm and in the use of
extinguishers and all other fire protection equipment.
(d)
Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers suitable
for the fire hazard involved shall be provided in accordance with
city fire department instructions. Approved fire extinguishers shall
be provided on all power vehicles. Portable fire extinguishers shall
be 2 1/2 gallon Class A extinguishers (soda and acid type for
heated structures and antifreeze type extinguishers for unheated structures
and yard locations.) Extinguishers shall be so placed that the travel
distance to the nearest unit shall not exceed 100 feet.
(e)
Fire hydrant system. A yard fire hydrant system connected to an ample
water supply shall be provided in accordance with city fire department
instructions. Public or private water mains shall be eight inch minimum
and the hydrant system shall have an ample water supply. Hydrants
shall be of the approved type and located so that any part of the
yard can be reached with 350 feet of hose.
[Ord. No. 450, § 4]
(a)
Fire lanes required. Fire lanes suitable for fire department operations
shall be provided in lumberyards and storage areas with storage arranged
so that no part of the occupied area is more than 50 feet distant
in any direction from access by motorized fire fighting equipment.
(b)
Fire lanes generally; roadways required from public highways. Fire
lanes shall be kept unobstructed. They shall have an all-weather surface
sufficiently strong to support fire apparatus, and shall be of sufficient
width to permit maneuvering of motorized fire apparatus. Where practical,
greater widths are desirable to minimize the effects of radiated heat,
particularly in high piled yards. All weather roadways capable of
supporting fire department apparatus shall be provided to the plant
and yard from public highways.
(c)
Pile heights. Pile heights shall be limited to 20 feet.
[Ord. No. 450, § 5]
(a)
Removal of sawdust, chips, etc. Sawdust, chips, shorts and other
debris shall be removed from lumber piling areas so as to prevent
accumulation, particular attention being given to space under piles.
(b)
Smoking. Smoking is prohibited except in those areas specified safe
by the city fire department. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted throughout
all buildings and in the yard except in specific locations designated
as safe for smoking and signs permitting smoking shall be posted in
those areas.
(c)
Heating devices. Salamanders, braziers, open fires and similar dangerous
heating arrangements are prohibited. Heating devices shall be limited
to approved type equipment installed in an approved manner.
(d)
Spark arrestors—Generally. Suitable safeguards shall be provided
to minimize the hazards of sparks from such equipment as boiler stacks
and vehicle exhausts.
(e)
Same—Stacks. Stacks from solid fuel burning furnaces and boilers
shall be equipped with spark arresting equipment to prevent hot sparks
from reaching the ground and consideration shall be given to spark
hazard in determining the height of such stacks.
[Ord. No. 674, § 8, 5-29-1991]
(a)
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall pay the
fines as stated below:
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1st offense
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$50
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2nd offense
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$100
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3rd and each subsequent offense
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$300
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(b)
Each day in which any violation exists shall be deemed to constitute
a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced
by the fire department and the police department.
