F-105.6.34 Open Flame And Candle Guidelines:
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The following are guidelines addressing the safe use of open
flame devices. The guidelines must be adhered to for the safety of
all concerned.
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a.
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Normally there will be no open flame device below six (6) feet.
However, in case there is an open flame device below six (6) feet,
it must be totally enclosed or have an accessible flame showing and
far enough away that children cannot reach the open flame.
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b.
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All open flame devices shall be well secured in a glass globe,
mesh wire cage, or a container approved by the Fire Department.
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c.
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The number of open flame devices shall be at the discretion
of the Fire Department. The number will be based on the size of the
store and the floor plan.
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d.
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At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the sales of the involved
retail establishment must be derived from the sale of open flame devices.
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e.
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There must be one (1) additional fire extinguisher, over and
above the number normally required, properly installed and in plain
view.
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f.
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Fire alarms that are set off by open flame devices may constitute
a false alarm violation.
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g.
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A drawing will be submitted to the Fire Department reflecting
specific locations of the proposed open flame devices.
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h.
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The establishment will only be approved for open flame devices
if it is totally sprinklered.
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i.
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There will be an attending sales person in each room that has
open flame devices.
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j.
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All open flames must be completely extinguished no later than
fifteen (15) minutes before the last person leaves for the night.
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k.
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Advance plans will be submitted to the Fire Department whenever
open flame devices are relocated. In such cases, a new permit will
have to be issued.
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l.
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The establishment using open flame devices will be required
to show proof of insurance to the Fire Department and a copy placed
on file with the permit application.
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2.
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A permit will be issued when all items are successfully completed
to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. By requesting and receiving
a permit to operate open flame devices in a business establishment,
that establishment is explicitly agreeing to all twelve (12) items
listed in the preceding paragraph. Any violation of the above guidelines
will result in the permit to operate open flame devices to be revoked.
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Penalty.
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A.
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Any person violating any provision of the code adopted in this
Article or any rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof,
shall, upon conviction be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00), or to imprisonment for not more than three (3)
months, or both, and may be adjudged to pay the costs of prosecution.
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B.
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Each act of violation and every day upon which a violation occurs
or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
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Gated communities are allowed only after the following items
have been met and approved by the City of Richmond Heights.
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1.
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The subdivision streets do not connect with any other subdivision
either by roadways or through an easement giving access to other streets
or undeveloped land.
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2.
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In existing subdivision, a petition stating:
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"I agree with a gate being installed at the entrance to all
the streets to the subdivision. I understand that when this gate is
installed the Fire Department response can be lengthened by as much
as two (2) additional minutes. I further will not hold the Fire Department
responsible for loss of life or property due to the additional response
time." Must be signed by one hundred percent (100%) of all residents
within the subdivision.
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3.
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The gate must be equipped with the Knox-Box® System as required by the Fire Official.
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4.
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The gates must be powered by electric and have a backup power
source to operate in case of power failure.
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5.
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A complete set of drawings with all the specification shall
be submitted to the Fire Official for approval before any installation
is started.
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F-506 Mandatory Knox-Boxes®.
(Page 75)
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F-506.1 Knox-Boxes®. (Page 75)
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Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted
because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary
for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, or where an approved continuously
monitored fire alarm system is installed, the Fire Official or designate
is authorized to require a Knox-Box® to be installed in an accessible location. The Knox-Box® shall be of an approved type and shall contain
keys to gain access as required by the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.3 Cost. (Page 75)
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The cost of purchase, installation and maintenance of the Knox-Box® Security System shall be the responsibility of
the owner or occupant.
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F-506.1.4 Size. (Page 75)
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All owners shall install a Knox-Box® of adequate size so that all keys needed to gain access to the exterior
and interior designated areas (such areas designated for common use
and/or all service equipment area) shall be accessible at all times
to the Richmond Heights Fire Department. The owner shall clearly mark
all keys within the Lock-Box and shall indicate doors to which such
keys belong. In the event that more than one (1) key is within the
Lock-Box system, the owner designating the door location and corresponding
key tag must provide a floor plan. All tags, marking systems, location,
and size of lock-box, shall be at the discretion of and with the approval
of the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.5. Installation. (Page 75)
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The owner of said building shall install the Knox-Box® system as directed in the following:
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Recessed mount:
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This type of box shall be installed a minimum of four (4) to
five (5) feet above finished grade.
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2.
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Surfaced mount:
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This type of box shall be installed a minimum of four (4) to
five (5) feet above finished grade.
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3.
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Key Switch:
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This switch shall be located as approved by the Fire Official.
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4.
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Residential Box:
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This type of box shall be mounted at a location close to the
front door or mounted on the front door as approved by the Fire Official.
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Fire Department Alert Decal:
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One (1) decal shall be mounted on each exterior door in the
center of the glass or on the doorframe as directed by the Fire Official.
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F-506.1.6 Key Changes. (Page 75)
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The owner of said building shall be responsible for any key
changes and additions to the plan or plat filed with the Fire Department,
and it shall be the responsibility of the owner to notify the Fire
Official, in writing, of any changes or additions required in the
Knox-Box®.
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F-506.1.7 Voluntary Participation in the Lock-Box Security Program.
(Page 75)
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F-506.1.7 Voluntary Participation. (Page 75)
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In the event of any owner of buildings within the City of Richmond
Heights, not specifically required to install a Knox-Box® system, is desirous of installing such system,
such owner may submit a written request to the Fire Official of the
City of Richmond Heights to participate in such security systems set
out above. Upon review of such request and acceptance of same by the
Fire Official, such owner shall comply fully with all the provisions
of this code.
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Egress doors shall be readily open-able from the egress side
without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, except as
listed by numbers 3, 4 and 5 below. Exceptions: Places of detention
or restraint.
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3.
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Where egress doors are used in pairs, approved automatic flush
bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that the door leaf having
the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface mounted hardware.
The unlatching or any leaf shall not require more than one (1) operation.
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4.
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Doors from individual dwelling units and guestrooms of Group
R occupancies having an occupant load of ten (10) or less are permitted
to be equipped with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided
such devices are open-able from the inside without the use of a key
or tool.
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5.
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Fire doors after a minimum elevated temperature has disabled
the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test
procedures.
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