[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 1]
It is hereby declared that the purpose and intent of this Part
is to promote the general health, welfare and safety of residents
of Shrewsbury Township by prohibiting the burning of recyclable materials
and by regulating the outdoor burning of all materials and substances
in Shrewsbury Township so as to preclude negligent and unsafe practices
in the conduct of such burning in order to protect the health, safety
and property of residents of the Township.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 2]
No person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
shall set or maintain any fire upon any of the streets, sidewalks,
alleys, or public grounds in Shrewsbury Township for the purpose of
burning or causing to be burned any papers, boxes, rubbish, leaves
or other material or substance of any kind.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 3; as amended by Ord.
2016-02, 4/6/2016]
Outdoor fires, other than those fully contained within a maximum
five-foot-diameter nonflammable barrel, drum, concrete/block pit,
earthen pit, or other similar receptacle or in an outdoor grill or
hibachi utilized for cooking purposes, shall be subject to the following
regulations:
A.
No fire or burning shall occur unless York County Fire Control is
informed prior to the starting of any fire and at the completion of
the burning.
B.
No fire shall be permitted to burn except between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m.
C.
No fire shall be permitted to burn unless an adult person is present
to regulate and control the burning during the entire time the fire
is in existence. It is the intent of this Part that no fire shall
be left unattended.
D.
Burning distance requirements on calm days are as follows:
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Diameter of Burn Area at Base
(feet)
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Distance From Buildings
(feet)
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2 or less
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25
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3 or less
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30
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4 or less
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35
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5 or less
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40
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6 to 14
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50
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14 to 20
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55
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E.
No fire shall be permitted to burn if wind conditions are such that
the smoke will blow onto any dwelling or other building owned by someone
other than the owner of the property where the burning is occurring.
F.
No fire shall be permitted to burn within 100 feet of a building
if the wind is blowing in the direction of such building and sparks
blow six feet from the base of such fire, and no fire of any kind
shall be permitted if wind conditions are such that sparks blow more
than 20 feet from the base of such fire.
G.
No plastic, aluminum, glass, paper, cardboard or recyclable material
shall be burned in any fire.
H.
No wet garbage or other organic material which smolders and emits
offense odors shall be burned in any fire. It is the intent of this
Part to permit the burning of combustible or flammable non-recyclable
material which will not smolder or emit offensive odors.
I.
No hazardous waste materials or containers of such materials shall
be burned in any fire.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 4]
1.
No person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
shall set or maintain any fire other than a fire fully contained within
a nonflammable barrel, drum, or similar container or in an outdoor
grill or hibachi utilized for cooking purposes unless a permit to
permit such burning has been received from Shrewsbury Township.
2.
No person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
shall set or maintain any fire which burns or attempts to burn plastic,
aluminum, glass, paper, cardboard or other recyclable materials or
burns or attempts to burn wet garbage or other organic material which
smolders and emits offensive odors. It is the intent of this Part
to permit the burning of combustible or flammable non-recyclable material
which will not smolder or emit offensive odors or smoke.
3.
No person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
shall set or maintain any fire which burns or attempts to burn hazardous
waste materials or containers of such materials.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 5]
1.
A burning permit shall be obtained from Shrewsbury Township, along with a copy of this Part, for a fee as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors which shall permit the holder thereof to set and maintain fires as provided by § 7-103 of this Part, excepting for large scale fires. This permit shall be for the calendar year obtained and shall expire on December 31, and shall permit the setting and maintaining of other than large scale fires during that period unless revoked by Shrewsbury Township because the holder thereof has failed to comply with one or more of the requirements of this Part.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2023-03, 5/3/2023]
2.
A large scale fire permit may be obtained from Shrewsbury Township to permit the setting and maintaining of a "large scale fire." The applicant for such permit must describe the materials intended to be burned and the proposed place of burning. The provisions of § 7-103 of this Part shall govern such fire and, in addition, any special provision the Township may make in the interest of public safety due to the nature and size of the proposed fire. The application fee shall be in an amount set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The application for a large scale fire permit may be denied if the Township determines it is unsafe or if the applicant has failed to comply with the provisions of this Part with respect to other fires he has set or maintained. This permit shall be good for the proposed fire only.
3.
All permits shall be issued in the names of all of the owners of
the property and all applications shall be signed by one or more of
such owners. In applying for such permit the signer of the application
shall warrant that in applying for such permit he is acting as agent
for all of such owners and that such owners will be bound by all of
the requirements of this Part. A permit shall not be granted if the
applicant or one of his agents has in the past set or maintained a
fire in violation of one or more of the provisions of this Part.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 6; as amended by Ord.
2016-02, 4/6/2016]
1.
The Supervisors of Shrewsbury Township are hereby authorized to adopt
a resolution prohibiting all outdoor fires, other than in an outdoor
grill or hibachi utilized for cooking purposes, within Shrewsbury
Township when in the judgment of said Supervisors such fires are deemed
hazardous because of drought conditions. Following adoption of such
resolution, Shrewsbury Township shall give notice thereof by the publication
of such notice at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation
within the Township. For the purpose of enforcement of this provision
of this Part, proof of publication of such notice shall constitute
proof of notice to the residents of Shrewsbury Township of the adoption
of such resolution. Following the publication of such notice, the
setting or maintaining of any outdoor fire within Shrewsbury Township,
other than in an outdoor grill or hibachi utilized for cooking purposes,
shall constitute a violation of the provisions of this Part. The Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to suspend any burn
ban if such action is approved by the Fire Chiefs of the Glen Rock
Hose and Ladder Company, Rose Fire Company No. 1 and Shrewsbury Fire
Company, with such suspension to be effective until the next meeting
of the Board of Supervisors. Such ban may be removed by an affirmative
vote of the Board of Supervisors.
2.
In the event that a county-wide burn ban is issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ("Commonwealth") or any agency of the Commonwealth, and/or the York County Commissioners ("Commissioners"), a burn ban shall become effective on the date issued by the Commonwealth or the Commissioners. In such cases, public notice given by the Commonwealth or the Commissioners shall serve as the Township's public notice. The burn ban shall remain effective until terminated by the Commonwealth and/or the Commissioners. The Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to extend a burn ban lifted by the Commonwealth and/or the Commissioners, provided that public notice is given as provided by § 7-106, Subsection 1.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 7; as amended by Ord.
2016-02, 4/6/2016]
Any fire department shall have the right to extinguish any fire
when such action is deemed to be in violation of the provisions of
this Part or is necessary to protect the safety of persons or property.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 8]
Compliance with the provisions of this Part shall not relieve
any person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
setting or maintaining a fire from liability for damage to persons
or property of others caused by such fire nor shall it impose liability
on Shrewsbury Township for such damage.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 9; as amended by Ord.
2008-02, 8/6/2008]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before
a magisterial district judge in the manner provided for the enforcement
of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure,
shall 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 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues
or each Section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated
shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 10]
[Ord. 02-07, 3/13/2002, § 12]
This Part shall be known as the "Shrewsbury Township Outdoor
Burning Ordinance."
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-201]
The purpose of this Part is to:
A.
Guard against the occurrence of fire.
B.
Protect the property and lives of the citizens, property owners,
emergency responders, and those employed within the Township against
damage and accident resulting from fires.
C.
Govern conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.
D.
Provide for proper utilities, accessories and access required by
the fire department to aid in fighting fires.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-202]
The Codes Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for enforcing
compliance with this Part. All subdivision and/or land development
plans shall be submitted to the Fire Chief for review, upon the recommendation
of the Shrewsbury Township staff, Shrewsbury Township Planning Commission,
and/or Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors. The Township Codes
Enforcement Officer shall consult with the Fire Chief prior to issuing
any occupancy permit to ensure that all required fire related improvements
have been made and the provisions of this Part have been complied
with.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-203]
This Part shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility
or liability of any party owning, controlling or installing any building
material, device or equipment for damages to persons or property caused
by the defect therein; nor shall the Township or the Fire Department,
or any of their officers, agents, or employees be held as assuming
responsibility for any damages to persons or property by reason of
the enforcement or lack of enforcement of any of the provisions of
this Part.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-204]
1.
All commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings within the
designated "growth boundary" of the Township shall be located not
more than 300 feet from a public fire hydrant by direct public or
private road access.
2.
All residential buildings within the designated "growth boundary"
shall be located not more than 500 feet from a public fire hydrant
by direct public or private road access.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-205]
1.
Supplemental fire hydrants serving all buildings use types shall
be provided in a ratio of at least one hydrant for every 100,000 square
feet of ground area or portion thereof involved in the development,
subject to the flow requirements established by the Fire Chief. Supplemental
hydrants shall only apply within the designated "growth boundary."
2.
Supplemental fire hydrants shall be provided for all buildings (except
single-family and two-family buildings) that are:
A.
Over 100 feet in length or width or both.
B.
Situated at a distance greater than 100 feet from a public road.
C.
Of such size, construction, location or occupancy use in relationship
to public roads and public fire hydrants as many be deemed by the
Fire Chief to constitute a condition hazardous to life and property
due to fire or explosion and when deemed necessary by the Fire Chief
for the Fire Department to serve the premises.
3.
Supplemental fire hydrants shall include all hydrants, water mains
not less than six inches In diameter, valves, and appurtenances which
are dedicated to the public use of the Township for use in fire suppression.
The Fire Chief shall determine the number of hydrants, as well as,
their location, as he deems reasonable and necessary in order to provide
sufficient supplemental fire protection to the premises.
4.
Supplemental fire hydrants shall not be located greater than 300
feet from the furthest point of the building to be served nor shall
they be located greater than 20 feet from an approved public or private
road.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-206]
Fire lanes shall include any roadway, parking lot, driveway,
sidewalk, or portion thereof necessary for the passage or positioning
of fire vehicles, equipment, personnel, and apparatus. The following
requirements and design standards shall apply to fire lanes:
A.
Required Fire Lane Locations. Fire lanes shall be required for all
uses in accordance with Table 7-1, except single-family detached,
two-family, and row dwellings. The required number and location of
fire lanes shall be provided as illustrated in the Shrewsbury Township
construction and materials specifications.
B.
Width. Fire lanes shall be a minimum 20 feet wide.
C.
Height. All fire lanes shall be clear of overhead obstructions to
a minimum height of 14 feet.
D.
Weight Standard. Fire lanes shall be constructed so that they are
capable of supporting vehicles having 20 tons on a single axle with
dual wheels and standard road tires in all weather conditions. All
fire lanes, emergency vehicle access drives, and all portions of any
parking area or access drive connecting the fire lane to a public
street shall be constructed to the minimum pavement design specifications
located in the Shrewsbury Township construction and materials specifications
or an alternate method approved by the Township Engineer.
E.
Slope/Gradient. Fire lane slopes and gradients shall not restrict
fire apparatus movement or positioning, while providing positive drainage.
Slopes in excess of 5% are prohibited.
F.
Turning Radius. Fire lanes shall be constructed to accommodate the
turning movement of all emergency vehicles currently in the Fire Department's
fleet. Turning radius templates must be submitted to the Township
for review.
G.
Dual Use. Fire lanes may be included within a parking lot or may
be constructed as a separate facility. If permitted, the design criteria
is shown in the Shrewsbury Township construction and materials specifications.
H.
Access to Building. Each side of a building where a fire lane is
required shall have an entrance located at the midpoint of the building.
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Table 7-201 Required Number of Fire Lanes
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Building Size
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Required Number of Fire Lanes
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Location of Fire Lanes
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Longest side up to 150 feet in length
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1
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Longest side
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Longest side up to 300 feet in length
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2
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1 on longest side
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Longest side up to 400 feet in length
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3
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2 on longest side
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Longest side greater than 400 feet in length
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As directed by the Fire Chief
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Longest side greater than 400 feet in length
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As directed by the Fire Chief
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Note: Buildings less than 12,000 square feet and fully sprinklered
shall require one fire lane.
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I.
Use of Maneuvering Aisle or Fire Lane. Parking against a building
with proper fire lanes may be permitted without the need for "no parking-fire
lane" signs under certain circumstances at the discretion of the Fire
Chief. If permitted, the design criteria is shown in the Shrewsbury
Township construction and materials specifications. The maneuvering
lane shall be considered the lane directly adjacent to the building
or structure off which perpendicular, angled, or parallel parking
is allowed.
J.
Distance From Building. Fire lanes shall be a minimum of 10 feet
and a maximum of 50 feet distance from a building.
K.
Maintenance. All fire lanes must be maintained and remain unobstructed
at all times. The fire lane shall be cleared/plowed as a priority
during snow events. Clearing of the fire lane shall be completed prior
to the remainder of the parking lot.
L.
Signage. "No parking-fire lane" signs shall be placed at the discretion
of the Codes Enforcement Officer and/or Township Engineer with the
direction of the Fire Chief, but in no event shall they be placed
closer than 50 feet apart or further than 100 feet apart. "Tow away
zone" signs may be required in conjunction with the fire lane signage.
All signs shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the
Shrewsbury Township construction and materials specifications.
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Any nonresidential use which stores, manufactures, or utilizes
potentially hazardous materials including, but not limited to, reactive,
combustible, explosive, or radioactive materials, or industrial chemicals,
or materials which pose a health hazard, shall display NFPA placard(s)
in a conspicuous location or locations, as designated by the Fire
Chief. All existing applicable buildings and facilities shall install
all required placards within 90 days from date of effect of this Part.
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M.
Pavement Markings. All concrete curbing adjacent to a fire lane shall
be painted or pigmented red. In areas where installation of concrete
curbing is impractical, the asphalt paving shall be striped in accordance
with the Shrewsbury Township construction and materials specifications.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-207]
Combustible building materials shall not be erected until the
following has been accomplished.
A.
Operable fire hydrants are in place within 500 road feet of the furthest
point of any structure being constructed.
B.
An access road (20 feet wide, able to support 25 tons on a single
axle with dual wheels and standard road tires) must be constructed
to within 100 feet of the furthest point of the structure. This road
may be gravel, but must be maintained at all times.
C.
No combustible rubbish shall be accumulated on the construction site.
Disposal of construction debris by onsite burning is not permitted.
[Ord. 2006-03,10/4/2006, § 7-208]
1.
A key box shall be required for all commercial, industrial, institutional,
and multi-family residential structures, as well as, any structure
required by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. The key box
shall be a Knox-Box 3200 series, a Knox-Vault 4400 series, or other
Knox-Vault as approved in writing by the Fire Chief. No other key
boxes models or manufacturers shall be permitted. All key boxes shall
utilize a "swinging hinged door"; "drop doors" shall not be permitted.
Applications for purchase can be obtained from the Codes Enforcement
Officer or Fire Chief and must be completed and returned with appropriate
payment.
2.
General Specifications for Key Box Installations.
A.
The key box shall be installed on the address side of the building,
within sight of and no more than 10 feet from the main entrance.
B.
The key box shall be mounted at a height of six feet from finished
grade to the center of the box.
C.
The key box shall be attached to the building with through bolts
and may be surface mounted or shall be recessed on existing buildings
being retrofitted. Recessed key boxes shall be installed on all new
buildings.
D.
The key box may have an optional tamper switch, wired on a separate
zone, that will activate a trouble alarm if anyone tampers with the
box.
E.
The key box shall contain all keys and/or access codes that may be
required to gain entry into all locations within the building as well
as emergency contact information. Emergency contact information shall
be kept current.
F.
Owner shall contact the Codes Enforcement Officer to schedule a site
visit prior to installation.
3.
All applicable existing buildings and facilities shall install all
required key boxes within 180 days from date of effect of this Part.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-209]
Sprinklers shall be installed as required by the Pennsylvania
Uniform Construction Code.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-210; as amended by
Ord. 2008-02, 8/6/2008]
Any person who shall, without authority of the Codes Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief or his designee, open any fire hydrant, or who shall wantonly, maliciously, willfully or in an negligent manner tamper with, injure, destroy, damage, break, disturb or impair any fire hydrant, any firefighting appliance or alarm including, but not limited to, a supplemental fire protection system, and the constituent parts and equipment thereof, or any firefighting equipment or apparatus or anything pertaining to the firefighting system, shall be guilty of an offense punishable as set forth in § 7-215 hereof.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-211; as amended by
Ord. 2008-02, 8/6/2008]
Any person who shall knowingly or willfully hinder, obstruct or interfere with any firefighter, fire police officer, or any emergency service official in the performance of their duties, or who shall while within the vicinity of any fire or emergency, willfully disobey or disregard any order, directive, rule or regulation of the officer commanding any fire scene or emergency activity during or after such fire or emergency, shall be guilty of an offense punishable as set forth in § 7-215 hereof and/or shall be prosecuted under § 5112 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5112.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-212]
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-213]
The Code Enforcement Officer, with the concurrence of the Fire
Chief, shall have the right to modify any of the requirements of this
Part, unless required by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code,
upon application in writing by the owner or occupant of a building,
structure or premises, or his duly authorized agent, when there are
practical difficulties in strictly carrying out the requirements of
this Part, provided that the spirit of this Part shall be observed.
The particulars of such modification shall be entered upon the records
of the Code Enforcement Officer and a copy shall be furnished the
person requesting such modification.
[Ord. 2006-03,10/4/2006, § 7-214]
Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer shall not grant a modification requested pursuant to § 7-213 hereof, or when it is claimed that the provisions of this Part do not apply, or that the true intent or meaning of this Part has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the aggrieved person may appeal in writing to Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors within 15 days of the date of the Code Enforcement Officer's decision.
[Ord. 2006-03, 10/4/2006, § 7-215; as amended by
Ord. 2008-02, 8/6/2008]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Part or who fails to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made hereof, and from which no appeal has been taken or if taken as been fully exhausted in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 7-214 hereof, shall for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of an offense and be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed $1,000 plus all costs, in default of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days. The imposition of a penalty for any violation or noncompliance shall not excuse the violation of noncompliance or permit it to continue; and all such responsible persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or noncompliances within a time limit specified by the Code Enforcement Officer, or his designee; and when not otherwise specified, each day that a violation or noncompliance continues shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions or enforcement of the requirements of this Part by appropriate court action.
[Ord. 2006-03,10/4/2006, § 7-216]
A fee or fees may be charged for the services provided in § 7-202 hereof as shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. This fee shall be paid to the Township and shall be designated for use by the Fire Department.
