This article shall provide the basic method for administration
and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code in the Town of Lenox and shall establish powers, duties,
and responsibilities in connection therewith.
The Fire Marshal is hereby designated to administer and enforce
the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code within
the Town of Lenox.
The Town Board may adopt rules and regulations and fees for
the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code. Such rules and regulations shall not
conflict with such code, this article or any other provisions of law.
The Fire Marshal shall publish all rules and regulations at least
30 days prior to the effective date thereof in a newspaper of general
circulation within the Town of Lenox.
The Fire Marshal shall conduct periodic inspections for compliance
with the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code. Such inspections may be made at any reasonable
time. If entrance to make an inspection is refused or cannot be obtained,
the Fire Marshal may apply for a warrant to make an inspection to
a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Fire Marshal shall keep official records of all permits,
inspection records, recommendations, complaints and violation orders.
The following provisions shall apply to the storage of chemicals
and pesticides:
A. Such substances shall be stored in a single isolated building if
possible. One area only shall be used for pesticide storage. Herbicides
shall be stored separately from other pesticides; a separate room,
cabinet or corner shall be used for pesticides.
B. The following shall apply if using existing buildings:
(1) Use a separate building if possible.
(2) If not, choose a wing or corner preferably on the first floor with
a window in it for direct access in case of fire.
(3) Do not store pesticides in the same area with or above feeds or livestock
or near other fire hazards such as ammonium nitrate.
(4) Be aware of potential runoff from firefighting and plan control through
diking, collecting pools, etc.
(5) Ensure drainage away from building but minimize runoff into sensitive
areas.
(6) Install an automatic sprinkler system and/or smoke and fire detection
alarm when large quantities of chemicals are to be stored.
C. Every business selling hazardous materials shall report to the Fire
Marshal on an annual basis. The date for filing to be determined by
the State Fire Administrator. (See General Municipal Law § 209-u.)
D. The following rules shall apply to pesticide storage:
(1) Identify pesticide storage with prominent weatherproof signs over
each entrance, including windows, if present, and on all sides of
the building as shown in NFPA standards.
(2) Keep locked when not in use.
(3) Inform police, fire, and public health officials, in writing, of
the location and layout of the storage, types of materials stored
and hazards involved. Leave phone numbers of persons responsible for
storage with the Fire Marshal.
(4) The owners must inform local physicians and hospital of potential
hazards and be sure they know how to treat the same and that antidotes
are on hand. Antidotes should include an adequate supply of atropine
sulphate and 2-PAM (Protopam chloride).
(5) Post a list of chemicals along with a storage plan. If a diamond
symbol is used, this rating would be common to most storages, as shown
in NFPA standards.
(6) Keep pesticide containers, particularly glass, away from windows
and out of the sun so they will not be subject to heat and ignition.
(7) Do not store partly empty containers of pesticides containing chlorates.
(8) Keep combustibles away from steam lines and heat. Read labels for
information on flammability and store accordingly.
(9) Store highly toxic pesticides in one area.
(10)
Store herbicides separately from other pesticides to prevent
cross-contamination and to prevent mistakes in choice of materials.
(11)
Dispose of unlabeled pesticides. Treat them as highly toxic.
(12)
Use NFPA standards and reference materials as needed.