104.1.1 The Fire Chief shall have the authority
to specify suitable fire protection devices, appliances, systems and
modifications to the Fire and Building Codes as may be required to
provide safety to life and property. Said rules and regulations shall
be available for public review and no building shall be built or occupied
in violation of rules, regulations or modifications to codes and standards
as specified by the Fire Chief.
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SECTION 108 Means of Appeal
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108.1 Appeal. Any person shall have the right to
appeal a decision of the Code Official to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
An application for appeal can only be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an
equally good or better method of complying with the intent of the
International Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code, International Building
Code and referenced documents is available. The appeal must be filed
within 20 calendar days after the person filing the appeal was notified,
in writing, of a decision or hazard or 20 calendar days after a notice
or decision was mailed by regular mail to the last known address of
the property owner or aggrieved party as recorded in the Assessor's
office of the Town or as provided by an applicant or design professional.
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107.4.1 Criminal mischief. No person shall, without
privilege to do so, move, tamper, destroy, obstruct or otherwise improperly
tamper with any safety device, the property of another or the property
of the offender when required or placed for the safety of others or
the offender, so as to destroy or diminish its effectiveness or availability
for its intended purpose.
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107.4.1.1 Safety device. "Safety device" shall
be defined as any fire extinguisher, fire hydrant, fire hose, or fire
axe, or any fire escape, exit or exit component, or emergency escape
equipment, or any life line, or any alarm, light, signal, exit sign,
emergency light or notice intended to warn of danger or emergency,
or intended for other safety purposes, or any other device, apparatus,
or equipment intended for protecting property or preserving the safety
of persons.
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105.1.1 Permits. Permits required by the International
Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code shall be obtained from the code official.
The Fire Chief shall select those permits contained in the International
Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code that he feels shall be in the best
interest of the Town. Permit fees as established by the Board of Selectmen
shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall
be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall
be readily available for inspection by any member of the Fire Department
or any other Town inspector. Any permit that is issued after work
or processes have begun will be surcharged an amount equal to the
original fee but not less than $50. The issuance of a permit and/or
review of construction documents does not relieve the applicant or
any agent of the applicant from complying with the laws, ordinances,
codes, standards or regulations enacted by the Town of Salem or the
State of New Hampshire.
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105.4.1 Construction. Any and all construction
for which a building permit is required under Section 105 of the International
Building Code (2009 edition), except Use Group R-3, shall be submitted
to the Fire Code Official for review and evaluation. No building or
other permit shall be issued until plans have been reviewed by the
Fire Code Official and released for construction. Construction documents
shall be submitted in two or more sets and in such form and detail
as required by the Fire Code Official. A reviewed set of plans shall
be maintained on the job site for examination by the code official
at all times. When deemed necessary, the Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Prevention (Fire Marshal) may require:
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That proposed building construction plans bear the seal of a
licensed professional engineer or registered architect, indicating
that the plans as submitted comply with all applicable codes, standards
and regulations of the Town.
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2.
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That a third-party reviewer of the Town's choosing may
be retained to review all aspects of the construction and may recommend
corrections, modifications or additions. All costs incurred for these
services shall be paid by the applicant as a special permit fee. No
certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fees and permits
are paid.
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3.
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Where proposed projects and/or developments are of a technical
nature, the code official may select a consultant to examine the plans
and/or field conditions and to perform any necessary testing or inspections
to determine the adequacy of construction, safety systems and utilities
to determine that work performed is in compliance with approved plans,
state and Town codes and nationally recognized standards for construction
and safety. The cost of the consultant and all related testing shall
be paid by the applicant to the Town of Salem as a special permit
fee. No occupancy certificate may be issued unless and until the special
permit fee has been paid in full and all conditions of approval and
inspections have been completed and approved by the Fire Department.
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4.
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Permits issued for installation, repair, modification or addition
shall expire 180 days after issuance unless there has been continuous
progress towards completion of the permitted activity. Renewal of
permits is at the discretion of the fire official. The fee for the
reissuance of a permit shall be 1/2 the original fees.
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105.1.3 A copy of all proposed site and subdivision
plans shall be submitted to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for review
of all aspects pertaining to life safety and fire protection prior
to being heard by the Town of Salem Planning Board or Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
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901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections,
tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be
maintained on the premises for a minimum of one year and copies shall
be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention by the property owner
and servicing contractor within 30 days of inspection or test.
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3804.2 Bulk storage. The areas in which bulk storage
of liquefied petroleum gas or liquid is permitted are hereby established
as follows:
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The Commercial-Industrial B District west of Interstate 93 as
defined in the Town of Salem Zoning Ordinance.
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3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture,
storage, sale, handling, and use or explosion of Division 1.3G and
1.4G (Class B and C) fireworks is prohibited.
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Exception:
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The possessions, storage, handling and use of specific types
of Division 1.3G fireworks (Class B) shall be permitted for public
and private display, provided that a State Department of Safety and
a Salem Fire Department permit are issued and such fireworks comply
with CPSC 16 CFR 1500 through 1507, and DOTn 49 CFR 100 through 178,
inclusive. All displays of Division 1.3G (Class B) fireworks shall
be in accordance with NFPA 1123 (2015 Edition).
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Appendix B Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
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Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
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Exception; Table C105.1 note C shall read: Where new water mains
are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection
of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided
at spacing not to exceed 500 feet.
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Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads
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Exception; D103.1 shall be amended by removing the "26 feet"
reference and inserting "24 feet."
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Exception; D103.5 Section 6 shall be amended to read: Manual
opening gates shall not be locked without special authorization from
the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Approved locks shall be compatible
with the Salem Fire Department Knox lock system.
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Addition; D103.5 Section 8: Gated areas shall not be used for
snow storage, and gate operation shall not be interrupted by plowing
or snow accumulation.
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Addition; D103.6.3: Fire Lanes shall be painted with six-inch-wide
yellow paint causing a grid or hashed pattern and shall include the
words "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" in not less than twenty-four-inch letters.
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Appendix E Hazard Categories
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Appendix F Hazard Ranking
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Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids
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