[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Borough of West
View as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-6-1974 by Ord. No. 1159 (Ch. 70, Art. I, of the
1977 Code)]
The Borough hereby adopts in its entirety, with the exception
of the section herein set forth, the standards, rules and regulations
promulgated in the National Fire Protection Association Code, entitled
"The National Fire Code," encompassing 10 volumes, and the revisions
and amendments thereto. A complete set of copies shall be on file
at the Borough Hall at all times hereafter.
It is the intent, purpose and scope of this section to provide
for the designation of fire lanes whenever it appears that parking
congestion may create a hazard by impeding the free movement of fire-fighting
equipment anywhere within the Borough on public or private property.
A.
BOROUGH
FIRE MARSHAL
Definitions. As used in this section, the following words shall have
the meanings set forth below:
The Borough of West View.
The Fire Marshal of the Borough of West View, or such other
person appointed by said Fire Marshal for the enforcement and administration
of this section. The Fire Marshal shall be appointed by the Fire Chief
of the Borough of West View for a term of one year.
B.
Designation of fire lanes. The Fire Marshal shall have the power
to designate fire lanes anywhere within the Borough, on public or
private property, where said Fire Marshal deems that parking congestion
may create a hazard by impeding the free movement of fire-fighting
equipment. The Fire Marshal shall consult the Council of the Borough
of West View and the Borough Planning Commission prior to making such
a designation, and must obtain the approval of the Council of the
Borough of West View before making such a designation. Such fire lanes
shall be marked in such a fashion as to indicate their location and
shall be posted with no-parking signs. Parking shall be prohibited
within the designated fire lanes.[1]
C.
Enforcement. The Fire Marshal shall prescribe and issue all forms
necessary for the administration of this section and may adopt and
enforce regulations relating to any matter pertaining to the administration
of this section, including, but not limited to, the imposition and
collection of fines for violations. The Fire Marshal may designate
a Fire Inspector, the Borough Police, a private property owner security
force or other persons to enforce this section, either singularly
or in conjunction with each other.
D.
Special penalties for violations of this section. Any car owner who
parks or permits his car to be parked within a designated fire lane
zone will be prosecuted by the Fire Marshal. A fine of $5 shall be
imposed for each violation and shall be collected by the Fire Marshal
by a ticketing procedure whereby the fine may be paid at the Borough
Municipal Building. If the fine is not paid within 10 days, the Fire
Marshal shall further prosecute the violator before the Magisterial
District Judge. If such further prosecution is necessary, the violator
shall pay a fine of $15 plus costs imposed by the Magisterial District
Judge. In default of payment of fine and costs, the violator may be
sentenced to imprisonment in the Allegheny County Jail for not more
than 30 days. If payment is made at the Borough Municipal Building
within 24 hours, the fine shall be $2.
A.
For new and existing buildings of five stories or 50 feet or higher,
there shall be provided the following fire equipment and fire substation
storage areas:
(1)
At least three self-contained units of breathing apparatus as set
forth by the standards of this chapter.
(2)
At least two pick-head fire axes as set forth by the standards of
this chapter.
(3)
At least 200 feet of double-jacket rubber-lined fire hose as set
forth by the standards of this chapter.
(4)
At least two combination fog nozzles, 2 1/2 inches in diameter,
as set forth by the standards of this chapter.
(5)
At least three fire-service hand lanterns as set forth by the standards
of this chapter.
(6)
At least one forcible-entry device as set forth by the standards
of this chapter.
B.
All new or existing buildings five stories or 50 feet or higher shall
provide fire equipment and fire substation storage areas at the rate
of one fire substation for every three stories over four stories.
All fire equipment substations shall be so located as to give access
to stairway doors.
The fire protection for any new structures with exterior wall
conditions, one or more stories in height, not including basements,
subbasements, garages, penthouses, lofts or attics, measuring 10,000
square feet or more in floor area per floor, shall include the required
installation of monitored fire and smoke ventilation devices as set
forth in more particularity in this chapter.
The purpose of this section is to provide for the proper removal
of abandoned flammable liquid pumps or flammable liquid storage tanks.
A.
ABANDONMENT
FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE TANKS or FLAMMABLE LIQUID PUMPS
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Failure to conduct business or use flammable liquid distribution
pumps or storage tanks for a period of 30 days or more.
That apparatus used to distribute or store flammable liquids.
B.
No individual, corporation, unincorporated association, nonprofit
corporation, joint-venture, partnership or sole proprietorship shall
abandon or otherwise leave unattended or unmaintained for more than
30 days any flammable liquid distribution pump or storage tank.
C.
If said flammable liquid distribution pump or storage tank is so
abandoned, the parties so abandoning said apparatus must remove same
upon notice by the Fire Marshal.
D.
Extension of time for removal.
(1)
Upon written notice to the Fire Marshal, the parties may request
an extension of time for removal if:
(2)
Said request for extension of time and the testimony thereon shall
be considered by the fire prevention officers, who shall be the Fire
Chief, the Fire Marshal and the Borough Solicitor. A majority vote
of said officers shall control any decision regarding an extension
of time.
A.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, any person, firm, corporation
or association who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
or of the National Fire Code adopted hereby, or who shall fail to
comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any
order made thereunder, by the Fire Marshal, Borough Council or a court
of competent jurisdiction, within a fixed time herein, shall severally
for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively be guilty
of a summary offense, punishable by a fine of not more than $300,
plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of the payment of the fine
and costs, by imprisonment for not less than five days nor more than
30 days in the Allegheny County Jail. The imposition of one penalty
for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue,
and all such persons, firms, corporations or associations shall be
required to correct or remedy such violation or defect within a reasonable
time and, when not otherwise specified, each 10 days that prohibited
conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended 2-2-1977 by Ord. No. 1191]
B.
The penalties and remedies set forth above shall not act as a bar
to any action that may be taken pursuant to general municipal law,
the Borough Code or any civil or equitable remedy.
C.
In the case of firms or associations, the penalties may be imposed
upon the partners or members thereof; and in the case of corporations,
upon the officers thereof.
[Adopted 2-8-1978 by Ord. No. 1214 (Ch. 70, Art. III, of
the 1977 Code)]
Fees shall be paid by any applicant for permits as called for
under the Fire Prevention Code of the Borough of West View. The fees
and permits necessary are for new installations and remodeling of
existing installations and shall be paid to the office of the Building
Inspector.[1]
A.
The items set forth below and code references shall be references
to the Building Officials and Code Administrators Basic Fire Prevention
Code, and all parties engaging in or dealing with the items or materials
set forth below shall be required to secure a permit at the fee set
forth herein below:
(1)
Bonfires, Section F-301.2: $20 per occurrence (Allegheny County permit
also necessary).
(2)
Cryogenic liquids, Section F-2600.2: $25.
(3)
Combustible fibers, Section F-2400.2: $10.
(4)
Fire alarm, detector or suppression system, Section F-400.2, installed,
extended or enlarged: $35.
(5)
Range hood system, Sections F-406.4.1 and F-406.5, installation of
each system: $10.
(8)
Ovens and furnaces, Section F-1500.2: $50.
(9)
Liquified petroleum gases, Section F-3100.2: $100.
(10)
Compressed gases, Section F-2500.2: $50.
(11)
Welding, cutting, calcium carbide, acetylene generator, Section
F-2100.2: $100.
(12)
Storage of cylinders, Section F-3103.1: $25.
(13)
LP gas cylinders, Section F-3103.1: $25.
(14)
Hazardous chemicals, Section F-3000.2: $300.
(15)
Fireworks, Section F-2800.3: $100 (Allegheny County permit required).
(16)
Explosives, ammunition and blasting agents, Section F-2700.2:
$500.
(17)
Dust explosive hazards, Section F-1000.2: $100.
B.
All permits listed in both the BOCA Fire Prevention Code and NFPA
Code in accordance with the Code of the Borough of West View shall
be by application to the Fire Marshal's office.
C.
All permits shall be maintained on the premises.
D.
The fee for installation and/or alteration of monitored ventilation
systems shall be $25.
E.
The fee for installation and/or alteration of fire substations shall
be $25.
F.
After installation of any hood system, sprinkler system or fire alarm
system, papers of certification shall be sent to the Fire Marshal
by the installer.
G.
After inspection or servicing of all hood systems, fire alarm systems
or sprinkler systems, the servicing agency shall send a copy of service
and/or certification to the Fire Marshal within 10 days of said service
and/or inspection.
H.
At least one standpipe shall be installed for every 10,000 square
feet of usable floor area per floor at a fee of $25. (Refer to Section
F-404.1.)
I.
The fee for automatic sprinkler systems shall be $100.
A.
All new or remodeled structures of 3,000 square feet or greater shall
be equipped with automatic smoke- and heat-detection equipment as
approved by the Fire Marshal. The exception shall be residential occupancies.
B.
All new or remodeled structures of 7,500 square feet or larger shall
be equipped with smoke and heat vents as provided, with the approval
of the Fire Marshal.
Gasoline service stations using automatic dispensing units shall
be attended by the owner's representative or agent while Class
I liquids are being dispensed into any container, tank or vehicle.
This attendant shall not be further than five feet from the dispensing
nozzle at any time during the dispensing of Class I liquids.
All existing chimneys, smokestacks or similar devices for conveying
smoke or hot gases to the outer air and all stoves, ovens, furnaces,
incinerators, boilers or any other heat-producing devices or appliances
shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and maintained
in such a manner so as not to create a fire hazard. For all residential
dwellings, a permit must be applied for the installation of said devices;
however, there shall be no charge to the resident of a residential
area as defined by the Code of the Borough of West View for said inspection
or for said permit.
