[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 06-33, 9-7-2006; Ord. No. 11-32, 12-15-2011; Ord. No. 18-10, 3-15-2018]
The 2018 International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Hollister for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of fire systems, in the City of Hollister, providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said 2018 International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 206.020 of this Chapter. This Code shall take effect and be implemented for all projects submitted for permit or plan review after April 1, 2018.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 06-33, 9-7-2006; Ord. No. 11-08, 4-22-2011; Ord. No. 11-33, 2-2-2012; Ord. No. 18-27, 4-19-2018]
The following Sections are hereby revised as follows:
101.1
Insert: City of Hollister
110.4
Insert: Misdemeanor, twenty-five dollars ($25.00)/five hundred dollars ($500.00) or ninety (90) days
112.4
Insert:
Not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Delete: less than [AMOUNT] dollars or
912.7
Fire Department Connections (FDC): All FDCs shall be two and one-half (2 1/2) inches NST swivel female minimum. If the required fire flow exceeds one (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) inches connection, a minimum of five-inch STORZ coupling shall be used. The connection shall have a thirty-degree or forty-five-degree elbow to relieve weight from the full hose on the FDC. All the connections shall have the appropriate caps or plugs to protect them.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 07-48, 1-3-2008]
A. 
Permit. A "blasting permit" must be obtained from the City before any blasting takes place on any site within the City limits of Hollister. Blasting permits must be approved by the Western Taney County Fire Chief before being issued and will be valid for thirty (30) days from the date of issuance. The fee for a blasting permit shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Permit applicants shall provide:
[Ord. No. 15-04, 2-5-2015]
1. 
A site plan including: location and numbers of magazines; bunkers if required; distance to adjacent buildings or structures.
2. 
MSDS sheets shall be provided for all materials used on the job site.
3. 
Blasting contractors must provide a copy of proof of registration with the State Fire Marshal's office and the Division of Public Safety and be in compliance with the Missouri Blasting Safety Act. This Act regulates all who use explosives.
B. 
Seismograph. Weekly seismograph readings shall be provided to the Building Official unless more frequent readings are requested. Seismograph readings shall not be in excess of one (1.0) Richter. Minimum of one (1) seismograph shall be on all blasting sites. The Building or Fire Official may require additional seismographs. Sound levels shall not exceed one hundred thirty-three (133) db using a two (2) hertz flat response measuring system as required by the Missouri Blasting Safety Act.
C. 
Pre-Blast Survey. Blasters shall conduct a pre-blast survey when blasting within three hundred (300) feet of any habitable structure, well, road, street or highway.
D. 
Fly Rock. No fly rock is allowed.
E. 
Insurance. The blasting contractor shall provide a "Certificate of Insurance" for special blasting liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00). The Certificate of Insurance shall show the City of Hollister as the "Certificate Holder".
F. 
Time. Surface blasting operations shall be conducted from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday.
G. 
Written Notice. Written notice shall be delivered to all property owners/managers within pre-blast survey area. Notice shall contain: blasting contractor's name, address and phone number, beginning and ending dates, approximate blasting times, blasting location and party for whom the work is being done.
H. 
Signage. Proper signage shall be set on all streets, roads or highways declaring "blasting area" and "Shut Off Two-Way Radios" (not applicable when non-electric caps are used) within five hundred (500) feet of the blast site.
I. 
Warnings/Blasting.
1. 
The blasting contractor shall be responsible for insuring the area is visually inspected and made clear of people and/or animals.
2. 
Warnings shall be sounded as follows:
a. 
Three (3), five (5) to ten (10) second soundings from a siren, air horn or other approved warning device, with a minimum sound level of one hundred twenty-five (125) dbA at a distance of one hundred (100) feet shall be sounded.
b. 
Wait a full thirty (30) seconds.
c. 
Sound another five (5) to ten (10) second sounding.
d. 
Immediately followed by a voice command from an amplified bullhorn or equivalent.
e. 
Detonation shall follow.
f. 
An "all clear" voice command shall be given after blast and when blast area is safe to enter for inspection.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 15-20, 8-6-2015; Ord. No. 19-46, 8-1-2019]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
(Classified as 1.4G explosives, formerly known as "Class C common fireworks.") Fireworks that are intended for use by the general public. The legal limit of explosive material in a consumer (1.4G or Class C) firework is fifty (50) mg. Any item containing more than fifty (50) mg is illegal. Reloadable shells are limited to one and seventy-five hundredths (1.75) inches in diameter, and shells in prefused tubes are limited to two (2) inches. These devices are most commonly sold at neighborhood stands during the Fourth of July season. Examples are fountains, cones, and firecrackers.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
(Classified as 1.3G explosives, formerly known as "Class B special fireworks.") These are the fireworks used in large community displays run by Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) licensed professionals (pyrotechnicians). These devices are not intended for use by consumers.
FIREWORKS
Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and that meets the definition of "consumer fireworks" or "display fireworks."
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
A presentation of fireworks for a public or private gathering.
NOVELTY FIREWORKS
Typically produce a much weaker explosion and sound. A few examples include:
1. 
PARTY POPPERSOnce a string is pulled to activate the charge, confetti is thrust into the air and produces a report.
2. 
SNAPSA small paper bag typically filled with gravel and a few micrograms of silver fulminate will produce a report when thrown at a hard surface or stepped on.
3. 
FLYING LANTERNS (SKY LANTERN)These paper lanterns float into the sky when lit. They emit a slight glow and are very commonly used at weddings and celebrations.
4. 
PAPER TANKS AND VEHICLESWhen lit, these small paper vehicles emit sparks that cause them to move around on the ground and commonly produce a loud bang at the end.
5. 
GROUND BLOOM FLOWERSA small cylinder that spins on the ground and changes color, spinning in such a way that it resembles a flower. Could be described as a large jumping jack.
6. 
SNAKES (BLACK SNAKE)A small compressed pellet that, when lit, expands into a long snake-like object.
SPARKLING DEVICES
Ground-based or handheld devices that produce a shower of colored sparks and/or a colored flame, audible crackling or whistling noise and smoke. The law limits the type, size and construction of sparkling devices and requires that these devices must be handheld or mounted on a base or spike and be limited in sizes that range from one (1) to five hundred (500) grams of pyrotechnic composition.
B. 
A permit shall be required for the display and/or sale of fireworks. Application for a permit shall include, at a minimum, a current City of Hollister business license; a current State of Missouri sales tax license and proof of a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) commercial liability insurance. Application for a permit shall be made on a form available from the City Clerk's office.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 15-20, 8-6-2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm, co-partnership or corporation to sell or offer for sale any explosives commonly known as "fireworks" within the limits of the City of Hollister, Missouri, on any days of the year except the 20th of June through the 10th of July.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 15-21, 8-6-2015; Ord. No. 19-49, 8-15-2019]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to ignite, set off or cause to be discharged any explosive, commonly known as "fireworks," within the limits of the City of Hollister, Missouri, on any days of the year except the first day of July through the fifth day of July. Discharge of fireworks shall be limited to between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., except for on July fourth, it shall be until 12:00 Midnight.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 10-19, 8-19-2010; Ord. No. 19-50, 8-15-2019]
A. 
It shall be unlawful to discharge or ignite:
1. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device towards any person or group of people and building occupied and unoccupied, or vehicle occupied or unoccupied.
2. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device on the grounds of any City of Hollister public park or public building.
3. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device in the public right-of-way from the intersection of Business 65 at BB Highway to the intersection of Business 65 at Esplanade Street.
4. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device in the public right-of-way from the intersection of Esplanade Street at Business 65 along Esplanade Street to City Hall.
5. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device on the fourth of July from 6:00 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. on the grounds of Trinity Christian Academy.
6. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device on the fourth of July from 6:00 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. in the public right-of-way on Evergreen Street from the start of the Trinity Christian Academy grounds to the intersection of Evergreen Street at Laurel Street.
7. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device on the fourth of July from 6:00 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. in the public right-of-way from the intersection of Laurel Street at Evergreen Street to the intersection of Laurel Street at Myrtle Street.
8. 
Any fireworks or sparkling device on the fourth of July from 6:00 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. in the public right-of-way from the intersection of Myrtle Street at Laurel Street to the intersection of Myrtle Street at Hawthorne Street.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to ignite, discharge, handle or assist to discharge any fireworks or sparkling device by persons under the age of seventeen (17) without the direct supervision of an adult.
C. 
This Chapter shall in no way pertain to the City of Hollister's public fireworks display nor any other City-approved fireworks display.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firms or partnerships or corporations to store fireworks of any class within the City of Hollister, Missouri, in excess of one hundred (100) pounds actual weight except for the period each year of fifteen (15) days before and fifteen (15) days after the fourth (4th) of July and including the fourth (4th) of July.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 04-61, 11-18-2004; Ord. No. 06-51, 10-19-2006; Ord. No. 07-19, 6-21-2007; Ord. No. 10-20, 8-19-2010; Ord. No. 10-26, 10-21-2010; Ord. No. 15-26, 8-20-2015; Ord. No. 15-30, 1-7-2016]
A. 
Burning of leaves, twigs and branches two (2) inches and less in diameter (yard waste), along with recreational burning of larger untreated wood, will be allowed. This will be the only open burning allowed in the City of Hollister and only under the following conditions:
1. 
The location is not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any structure or combustible matter and adequate provisions are made to prevent the fire from spreading to within twenty-five (25) feet of any structure.
2. 
Burn piles shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) cubic feet (five (5) feet x five (5) feet x five (5) feet) in size.
B. 
Residential — Special Burn Permits. A Special Burn Permit for burning of trees, brush and cleared natural vegetation originating on a residential lot shall be allowed to be burned on that lot. The permit will allow the burning of untreated wood only.
1. 
This Residential Special Burn Permit is effective for three (3) consecutive days from and including the first day of burning.
2. 
Special Burn Permit fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the three-day permit. If burning permit exceeds three (3) consecutive days an additional permit and fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day will be required.
3. 
Burn piles shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) cubic feet (ten (10) feet x ten (10) feet x ten (10) feet).
4. 
Prior to any permitted burning a Fire Official will approve and sign off on the burn pile location on the property.
5. 
The permittee shall notify the City of Hollister Building Department each day prior to burning and at the end of each day.
6. 
Burning will take place only between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
7. 
A representative/employee of the permit shall be present during all burning to ensure compliance with this permit and to make certain the fire is out after 5:00 P.M.
8. 
The permittee is to be aware of the weather and wind on days of burning. No burning will be allowed when winds are in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
9. 
The permit will be revoked immediately for failure to fully comply with any of the conditions and restrictions.
C. 
Commercial — Special Burn Permits. Only tree trunks, tree limbs, leaves and brush originating on the commercial site may be burned. The permit will allow the burning of untreated wood only.
1. 
This Special Burn Permit is effective for seven (7) consecutive days.
2. 
Special Burn Permit fee is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for the seven (7) days. If burning permit exceeds seven (7) consecutive days an additional permit and fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day will be required.
3. 
Burning location will be at a minimum distance of six hundred (600) feet from occupied structures. If less than the minimum, signed waivers are required from owners of occupied structures less than the six hundred (600) feet.
4. 
Burn Piles shall not exceed four thousand (4,000) cubic feet (twenty (20) feet x twenty (20) feet x ten (10) feet).
5. 
Prior to any permitted burning a Fire Official will approve and sign off on the burn pile location on the property.
6. 
The permittee shall notify the City of Hollister Building Department each day prior to burning and at the end of each day.
7. 
Burning will take place only between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
8. 
A representative/employee of the permit shall be present during all burning to ensure compliance with this permit and to make certain the fire is out after 5:00 P.M.
9. 
The permittee is to be aware of the weather and wind on days of burning. No burning will be allowed when winds are in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
10. 
The permit will be revoked immediately for failure to fully comply with any of the conditions and restrictions.
D. 
Open Burning Prohibited. No person shall permit or allow open burning that will be offensive or objectionable due to smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous on any property or premise under their control.
1. 
Burning of rubbish/waste is prohibited, except in approved incinerators in compliance with the latest adopted Edition of the International Mechanical Code.
2. 
Rubbish/waste consists of combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper, cartons, rags and like substances. Burning of materials that produce heavy, dark acrid smoke, such as plastics, foam, Styrofoam and similar petroleum based materials, is prohibited.
3. 
Open burning of hazardous or toxic waste is prohibited.
E. 
Grills, fire pits or any open flame cooking device on balconies or decks is prohibited. No person shall permit or allow any type of fire pit; charcoal, gas or wood grill; or open flame cooking device to be used on any balcony, deck or patio within ten (10) feet of any combustible materials associated with any structure that has three (3) or more dwelling units.
[Ord. No. 18-37, 4-19-2018]
A. 
The purpose of burn bans is to reduce the risk of human-caused fires during unusually high fire danger and/or burn conditions, for the protection of human life and property.
B. 
Definitions:
1. 
Open Fire. Shall be defined as any outdoor fire or burning, but not limited to, yard waste fires, campfires, warming fires, etc.
2. 
Outdoor Barbeque Grill. Shall be defined as a device that is designed and manufactured for the purpose of outdoor cooking of food by applying heat from below. There are several varieties of grills, with most falling into one (1) of two (2) categories: gas-fueled or charcoal.
3. 
Red Flag Conditions. Shall be defined as an alert issued by the National Weather Service to fire officials, firefighters, and the public of potentially dangerous fire weather conditions which includes the conditions below.
a. 
Grassland Fuel Moisture. As grasses cure, the amount of moisture within the grass decreases and the amount of dead material in the grassland increases, heightening the potential of fire to ignite and spread in these fuels.
b. 
Humidity. Less than or equal to twenty-five percent (25%).
c. 
Temperature of greater than seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (75° F.).
d. 
Wind Speed is a sustained wind average fifteen (15) mph or greater.
C. 
It shall be prohibited to start an open fire or maintain an open fire at any time during National Weather Service declared fire danger ratings of "high" or "extreme" or issues a "Red Flag Warning," with the City Limits of Hollister for the entire period that the ratings of "high" or "extreme" or the "Red Flag Warning" remains in effect. Exception: Outdoor grills provided they are at private residences and in an area cleared of all flammable materials, including dry vegetation.
D. 
Public will be notified by the following:
1. 
National Weather Service Alerts.
2. 
City of Hollister website, electronic messages to all who are on a public messaging or notification system and post a written notice on the City Hall Bulletin Board.
3. 
Western Taney County Fire Protection District Station #5 standard Fire Danger Warning Sign.
E. 
Penalty. Any person, persons, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provisions of this Chapter shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day this Chapter or any part thereof is violated shall be and constitute a separate offense and violations of this Chapter for which they may be punished.
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002; Ord. No. 03-49, 11-20-2003; Ord. No. 04-51, 10-21-2004]
A. 
The Fire Code official shall inspect all structures and premises, except single-family dwellings, for the purposes of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with firefighter operations, endanger life or any violations of the provisions or intent of this Chapter affecting fire safety.
1. 
The City will issue all permits and collect all fees for all commercial buildings within its corporate limits. Western Taney County Fire Protection District (WTCFPD) will be responsible for the "life safety" portions of building plan review and fire inspection on all new commercial construction at the rate of twenty percent (20%) of said building permit fees.
2. 
WTCFPD will perform annual fire prevention inspections on all "high life risk" (nursing homes, schools, etc.) businesses and inspections on all other existing buildings and businesses every other year (beginning July, 2004) in accordance with the current City Fire Prevention Codes for a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee.
3. 
WTCFPD will perform fire prevention inspections on all new business licenses in accordance with current City Fire Prevention Codes for a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
[Ord. No. 02-30, 8-1-2002]
Any person, persons, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provisions of this Chapter shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day this Chapter or any part thereof is violated shall be and constitute a separate offense and violations of this for which they may be punished.