[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 1; as amended by Ord. 269,
6/26/1967, § 1; and by Ord. 422, 1/3/1994, § 1]
1.
No person, firm or corporation in possession of, or having control
of, any building or premises in the Borough of East Lansdowne shall
permit or allow therein or thereon any fire hazard or any installation,
construction, equipment, matter or thing which, by reason of not being
installed, constructed or maintained according to recognized standards
and practices for the prevention of fire, creates or produces a danger
to persons or property from fire.
2.
No person, firm or corporation in possession of, or having control
of, any building or premises in the Borough of East Lansdowne shall
permit or allow the burning of any rubbish, trash, refuse or any other
materials at any time.
3.
The burning of leaves shall not be permissible within the Borough
of East Lansdowne.
4.
No person or persons shall burn or cause to be burned any leaves
upon any of the streets, sidewalks, alleys or public grounds in the
Borough of East Lansdowne.
5.
Fire containment devices shall be permitted so long as the device
has a chimney, screen or cover to prevent the dispersal of ashes or
embers and a person aged 18 years or older is present at all times
as the fire is ignited within the fire containment device. Fire containment
devices shall not exceed three feet in diameter. For purposes hereof,
a "fire containment device" shall be defined as any portable device
intended to contain and control outdoor fires, including chimineas,
fire pits and fire dishes, constructed of noncombustible materials
such as metal or ceramic material. Fire containment devices shall
be located not less than three feet from any permanent structure.
[Added by Ord. No. 603, 5/13/2019]
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 5]
The Fire Marshal, or his authorized representative, may, at
all reasonable hours and not less than twice yearly, enter any public
building or any private building used for any business, commercial
or industrial purpose, and any apartment or converted home with two
or more apartments, for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation
which he may deem necessary for the prevention of fire and to secure
the safety of persons from fire.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 6]
The Fire Marshal, or his authorized representative, shall, not
less than twice yearly, inspect all hazardous manufacturing processes,
storages or installations of gases, explosives and flammable materials,
all interior fire alarms and automatic sprinkler systems, and such
other hazards or appliances as the Fire Marshal shall deem advisable
in the prevention of fire, and he shall make such orders as may be
necessary to make the aforesaid things or any of them comply with
recognized standards and practices for the prevention of fire.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 7]
Whenever the said Fire Marshal, or his authorized representative,
shall find, in any building or upon any premises covered by this Part,
combustible or explosive matter or dangerous accumulations of rubbish
or unnecessary accumulation of waste paper, boxes, shavings, or any
highly flammable materials, and which is so situated as to endanger
property,; or shall find obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs,
passageways, doors or windows, liable to interfere with the operation
of the Fire Department or egress of occupants in case of fire, he
shall order the same to be removed or remedied.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 8]
Whenever the said Fire Marshal, or his authorized representative,
shall find any building or other structure covered by this Part which,
for want of repairs, lack of sufficient fire escapes, automatic or
other fire alarm apparatus or fire extinguishing equipment, or by
reason of age, or dilapidated condition, or from any other cause,
is especially liable to fire, and which is so situated as to endanger
other property or the occupants thereof, and whenever such officer,
or his authorized representative, shall find in any building covered
by this Part combustible or explosive matter or flammable conditions
dangerous to the safety of such building or the occupants thereof,
he shall order such dangerous conditions or materials to be removed
or to be remedied in accordance with recognized standards and practices
for the prevention of fire.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 9]
The Fire Marshal shall keep a record of fires and of all facts
concerning the same, including statistics as to the extent of such
fires, time, and damage caused thereby. All such records shall be
public.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 10]
Permits and/or licenses shall be required from the Fire Marshal,
pursuant to this Part, to have, keep, store, use, manufacture, sell
and handle flammable materials and rubbish, and to construct, operate
or maintain establishments hereinafter specified.
A permit shall constitute permission to establish, maintain,
store or handle materials or conduct processes which produce conditions
hazardous to life or property. It shall be specific as to location,
conditions and materials covered. It shall not be transferable, and
any change in use or occupancy of premises shall require a new permit.
It shall be issued for an indefinite period with power to revoke it
at any time for failure to comply with regulations.
A license shall be the authority issued by the Fire Marshal,
independently or jointly with any other municipal authority, for the
conducting of a business, trade or occupation, calling for a definite
period.
Permits and/or licenses shall be required for the following:
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Acetylene generators exceeding five pounds' capacity
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Apartments
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Automobile repair garages
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Automobile wrecking and junk yards
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Automobile tire rebuilding plants
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Blasting
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Bonfires
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Calcium carbide exceeding 100 pounds
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Dry cleaning
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Explosives: transportation, storage or use of
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Establishments covered by Pennsylvania Fire and Panic Laws
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Flammable liquids: jobber in
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Flammable liquids: manufacturing/use of
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Flammable liquids: retail dealers in
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Garages, public
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Hazardous chemicals: storage of
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Incinerators
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Liquefied gases
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Matches, in excess of 60 matchman's gross
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Nitrocellulose film: storage, handling, use or display of
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Oil refinery
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Packing cases: storage of
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Pyrotechnic displays
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Pyroxylin plastic (over 100 pounds): storage and handling
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Pyroxylin plastic: manufacturing of articles
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Refrigerants: storage in excess of 20 pounds
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[Ord. 304, 3/12/1973]
Installation, storage and use of liquefied petroleum, known
as "propane gas," and any other type of flammable compressed gas shall
be in accordance with the following:
1.
No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of installing
liquefied petroleum or any other type of flammable compressed gas
systems or equipment without first securing a license from the Fire
Marshal of the Borough of East Lansdowne. Such license shall be renewed
annually and shall be subject to revocation upon any violation of
any provision of this Part. The fee for such license shall be as established
by resolution of Borough Council.
2.
Before any installation is commenced, a permit for each system connected
to liquefied petroleum or propane gas, or any other type of flammable
compressed gas, must be applied for and obtained from the Fire Marshal
of the Borough of East Lansdowne. Application for such permit shall
indicate the premises where such installation is to be made, the date
of installation and any other information required by the Fire Marshal.
The fee for installation permits shall be as established by resolution
of Borough Council.
3.
Containers or tanks shall be set on a firm foundation constructed
of cement or masonry.
4.
Containers or tanks shall be surrounded by a solid concrete wall,
the height of the container or tank. Containers or tanks shall be
placed at least one foot from such wall and shall be set in sand to
the height of the container or tank.
5.
No container or tank may be placed within three feet of any doorway
or window.
6.
No container or tank may be placed within 10 feet of any property
line.
7.
The filling pipe inlet shall not be located inside a building. The
filling pipe shall be protected against mechanical injury and tampering
by unauthorized persons. Each container shall have approved back-pressure
check valves to prevent discharge of contents in case connections
are broken.
8.
Piping shall be wrought iron, steel, brass or copper. The use of
aluminum or cast iron is prohibited. Piping shall be suitable for
a safe working pressure of 125 pounds. Piping shall be securely fastened
to the wall or building. Piping shall have a manual shutoff valve
near the appliance.
9.
Appliances must have an automatic shutoff pilot on the burner. Appliances
shall not be connected by simply pushing hose on fittings. Hoses must
have approved fittings on each end.
10.
The Fire Marshal shall inspect the system at the time of installation
and at least two times each year thereafter.
11.
The owner of any property wherein installation has been made for
the use of liquefied petroleum or propane gas, or any other type of
flammable compressed gas systems or equipment, shall annually apply
for and obtain from the Fire Marshal a license for each and every
property.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 11; as amended by Ord. 378,
2/17/1986; by Ord. 415, 12/17/1990, § 1; and by Ord. 416,
4/22/1991]
All permits and licenses required herein and by the provisions
hereof shall be obtained by the owner of the building, upon written
application on a form to be obtained from the Fire Marshal, to be
accompanied by a permit or license fee to be established by resolution
by the Borough Council, for each business and for each apartment located
in the building, per year, to be accounted for and paid by the owner
of the building to the Borough of East Lansdowne. The permit or license
fee shall be set, in the future, by resolution of the Borough Council.
A record of all applications and permits issued shall be kept by the
Fire Marshal and filed with the Borough Secretary at the end of March,
June, September and December of each year.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 13]
The "recognized standards and practices for the prevention of
fire" shall be held to mean the standard practices and requirements
set forth by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and as from
time to time adopted by said Board.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 14]
The owner, occupant or person in charge of or managing any building
or premises covered by this Part shall forthwith, after notice from
the Fire Marshal so to do, correct any condition in such building
or premises, so that the premises, building, processes or materials
shall be in such condition as to comply with the recognized standards
and practices for the prevention of fire.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 15]
The Fire Marshal, or his authorized representative, shall not
solicit sales of any fire protective appliances in conjunction with
the enforcement of this Part.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 16]
The failure or neglect of any person, responsible hereunder,
to comply with any order of the Fire Marshal, made pursuant to the
provisions of this Part, shall be deemed to be a violation of this
Part.
[Ord. 175, 5/9/1955, § 17; as amended by Ord. 329,
3/13/1978; and by Ord. 401, 7/11/1988; and by Ord. 416, 4/22/1991]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs, and in default of said fines
and costs., to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Every
day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 1]
It shall be unlawful and it is hereby forbidden and prohibited
for any person, persons, firm or corporation to store, sell, offer
or expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell or use,
discharge or cause to be discharged, ignited, fired or otherwise set
in action within the limits of the Borough of East Lansdowne, any
fireworks, fire crackers, rockets, sparklers, torpedoes, roman candles,
fire balloons, or other fireworks or substance of any combustion whatever,
designed or intended for pyrotechnic display, except after having
obtained a license as hereinafter provided.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 3; as amended by Ord. 416,
4/22/1991]
Licenses for the public display of fireworks by properly qualified
individuals or corporations, or by Borough officials under the direct
supervision of experts in the handling of fireworks, may be issued
by the Borough Secretary in such form as may be described, and upon
furnishing such information as may be required, provided that such
display or displays may be of such character and so located, discharged
or fired as, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, after proper inspection,
shall not be hazardous to property or endanger any person or persons,
provided that the application for such license shall be made at least
10 days in advance of the date of display.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 4; as amended by Ord. 416,
4/22/1991]
Such fireworks or devices for pyrotechnic display may be stored
within the limits of the Borough of East Lansdowne when the license
for such storage has been issued, as herein provided; provided the
building or premises in or upon which such storage is to be made has
been properly inspected by the Fire Marshal and certified to the Secretary
as a proper place for such storage; provided that no license shall
be issued for such storage within 500 feet of a school, hospital,
church or other public institution, or any building used as a place
of public assembly.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 5]
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to articles of the
kind and nature herein mentioned which shall be in the possession
of railroads or transportation companies for the purpose of transportation,
unless the same shall be held voluntarily by such railroads or companies
as warehousemen, provided that none of the provisions of this Part
shall apply to signalling devices used by railroad companies.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 6; as amended by Ord. 401,
7/11/1988; and by Ord. 416, 4/22/1991]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs, and in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Every day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Ord. 110, 4/14/1928, § 7; as amended by Ord. 416,
4/22/1991]
The Police Department and/or the Fire Marshal, with the approval
of the Mayor, shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at
the expense of the owner, all stores of fireworks or combustibles
offered or exposed for sale, stored, or held in violation of this
Part.
