It shall be prohibited to accumulate or store:
A. On residential premises, except in approved locations, any highly
flammable or explosive matter, such as paints, volatile oils, cleaning
fluids and similar materials, or any combustible refuse liable to
spontaneous combustion, such as wastepaper, boxes, rags or similar
materials.
B. Materials on fire escapes or stairs, in stairways or passageways,
at doors or windows or in any other locations where in the event of
fire such materials may obstruct egress of occupants or interfere
with fire-fighting operations.
[Added 3-12-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991]
Propane tanks for barbecue grills shall be kept at least 15
feet away from the building at all times. They shall not be stored
on balconies or inside the premises. It shall be the responsibility
of the owner or the person in charge to enforce this section. This
requirement also applies to attached dwellings, i.e., condominium,
two-family, etc.
The following requirements are established to prevent the spread
of a fire:
A. Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free from cracks and openings
which would permit flame or excessive heat to enter the concealed
space.
B. In buildings of mixed occupancy, nonresidential space shall be separated
from residential space by approved fire separations which will retard
the spread of fire.
C. Garages in or attached to a residential building shall be separated
from other spaces in the building by approved fire separations which
will retard the spread of fire and prevent flammable or toxic vapors
originating within the garage from being transmitted to other parts
of the building.
Interior finish materials for acoustical correction, surface
insulation and decorative treatment on the surfaces of walls and ceilings,
and interior trim shall be of materials that will not, in burning,
give off excessive amounts of smoke or objectionable gases.