That a certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Fire Code Official of the City of Crestwood Fire Department of St. Louis County, Missouri, being marked and designated as "ICC© International Fire Code", 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the standards which are referenced in Chapter 80, Appendix B - "Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings", Appendix D - "Fire Apparatus Access Roads", and Appendix I - "Fire Protection Systems-Noncompliant Conditions", is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Crestwood, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the "ICC© International Fire Code", 2015 Edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if more fully set out in this article together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in § 9-37 of this Code, all of which shall be referred to as the "fire prevention code" or the "fire code." The ICC© International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, may be viewed at https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/toc/546 or purchased from the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, or by calling (800) 786-4452.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the repeal
of former Art. III, as amended.
[Ord. No. 3207, § 1, 2-11-1992; Ord. No. 3976, § 1, 4-11-2006; Ord. No. 4806, § 1, 11-14-2017]
The fire prevention code is hereby amended with the following
additions, substitutions, deletions and insertions:
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CHAPTER 1 - SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
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101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Prevention
Code of the City of Crestwood, Missouri ("Code").
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101.1.2: Wherever "jurisdiction" or "District" appears in the
Code it is defined as the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" which for
this ordinance is City of Crestwood Fire Department of St. Louis County,
Missouri.
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101.1.3: Wherever "Code Official", "Building Official" or "Fire
Code Official" may appear it is defined as the Fire Marshal, Fire
Inspector or his duly authorized representative of the City of Crestwood
Fire Department of St. Louis County, Missouri.
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104.1 General: The Fire Marshal of the City of Crestwood, or
his authorized representative, under the direction of the Fire Chief
of the City, is designated as the Fire Code Official and shall enforce
provisions of this Code.
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104.12 Rule-making authority: The Fire Code Official shall have
authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and
general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to
interpret and implement the provisions of this Code to secure the
intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of
local climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not have the
effect of waiving structural or fire performance requirements specifically
provided for in this Code or of violating accepted engineering practice
involving public safety.
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105.1 General: Unless otherwise provided by City Ordinance,
regulation, or this Code, permits required by the City at the direction
of the Fire Marshal will be obtained through the City of Crestwood
Public Services Department with the approval of the Fire Code Official
or Fire Chief.
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105.3.3 Occupancy prohibited before approval: Except as specifically
provided for temporary occupancy in the building, a building, structure
or portion thereof, shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part
until all fire protection devices, life safety and equipment protecting
the building, structure or portion to be occupied, have been tested
and approved by the Fire Code Official charged with enforcing this
fire code. All portions of the means of egress for the building, structure
or portion to be occupied shall be unobstructed and available for
immediate use.
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105.6.49 Helicopter hoisting and lowering operations: Approval
is required for helicopter hoisting and lowering operations in accordance
with the following: The helicopter service or the contractor in charge
of a helicopter hoisting or lowering operations shall demonstrate
financial responsibility of liability for damages arising from the
hoisting or lowering operation by providing the Fire Code Official
with proof of insurance or other appropriate financial responsibility.
Forty-eight hours' notice shall be provided before the hoisting or
lowering operation is to begin. Notification shall be made to other
jurisdictional agencies as may be required.
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105.6.49.1 Safety precautions: During all helicopter lifting
or lowering operations, the following safety precautions shall be
followed:
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The fire and Police Departments shall approve landing sites,
if landings are necessary.
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All materials or equipment to be lifted shall be brought as
close as possible to the building or structure site by road vehicles.
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The helicopter shall not carry equipment or materials lifted
to or lowered from a building or structure over pedestrians, spectators,
other buildings or vehicles.
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When the operation involves setting or removing equipment or
materials from or on an occupied building, the top two floors of the
building shall not be occupied by anyone, other than individuals directly
involved with the operation while the hoisting or lifting operation
is in progress.
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All flammable or combustible liquids brought to the site for refueling helicopters shall be stored, used and dispensed in accordance with Chapters 11 and 34 of this fire code.
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A Fire Department safety officer, or Fire Department safety
team, must be present on the site during all helicopter lifting or
lowering operations. The safety officer, or safety team, shall terminate
the lift if weather conditions or other variables make the operation
unsafe. The safety officer, or safety team, shall be provided radio
communications with the helicopter pilot in the event safety conditions
mandate evasive action.
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108.1 Board of Appeals: In order to hear and decide appeals
from any order, decision, or determination made by the Fire Code Official
relative to the application and interpretation of the Code, the matter
shall be directed to the City of Crestwood Board of Zoning Adjustment.
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109.4 Violation, penalties: Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Article, or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Article, or shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining a permit therefore, or any other person who commits, takes part, or assists in any violation of this Fire Code or who maintains any building or premises in which a violation exists may, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with Sec. 1-6 of this Code by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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109.5 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any
work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform
to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, may, upon conviction,
be punished in accordance with Sec. 1-6 of this Code by a fine of
not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both
such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall
be deemed a separate offense.
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109.6 Civil action: Notwithstanding the provisions hereof, the
Fire Code Official, with the approval of the Board of Aldermen, may
cause to be instituted in the name of the City of Crestwood, a civil
action for injunction or other appropriate relief to secure a compliance
with the provisions of this Fire Code as adopted by this Article.
Injunctive or other appropriate relief shall not be denied on the
grounds that an adequate remedy at law exists through the imposition
of criminal sanctions.
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111.4 Failure to comply: Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be in violation of Sections 109.4 and 109.5 of this Article and may, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with Sec. 1-6 of this Code by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS
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SECTION 202 - GENERAL DEFINITIONS
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BEDROOM - SLEEPING ROOM: Any space in the conditioned area of
a dwelling unit or accessory structure which is 70 square feet and
greater in size and which is located along an exterior wall, but not
including the following: hall; bathroom; kitchen; living room (maximum
of one per dwelling unit); dining room (in proximity to kitchen, maximum
of one per dwelling unit); family room (maximum of one per dwelling
unit), laundry room, closet/dressing room opening off of a bedroom.
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The Fire Code Official may grant exceptions if a room, by its
design, cannot function as a bedroom. Sewing rooms, dens, studios,
lofts, game rooms, and any other conditioned room along an exterior
wall which is 70 square feet or greater in size will be considered
to be bedrooms unless the room is specifically exempted. If a home
office, library or similar room is proposed, it may be exempted from
being considered a bedroom if there is no closet and at least one
of the following is present:
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Permanently built-in bookcases, desks and other features that
encumber the room in such a way that it cannot be used as a bedroom;
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A minimum four-foot opening, without doors, into another room;
or
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A half wall (four-foot maximum height) between the room and
another room. A detached building which contains only a half bath
will not routinely be considered as having a bedroom unless it is
specifically identified and permitted as a guest house.
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When an exception is made per the above, it shall be documented
in Permits Application Documents and Submitted Plans in the comments
section so that all staff are aware of the determination.
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A conditional statement may be required to be signed by the
property owner if the permit is for an outbuilding which has been
determined to be a use other than a bedroom or other living space.
This statement may be recorded as necessary to inform future property
owners of restrictions on use of the building.
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CHILD CARE FACILITY. A child care facility which accommodates
more than 10 children 2 1/2 years of age or less for any length
of time.
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FAMILY CARE HOME. A family home occupied as a permanent residence
by the daycare provider, in which family-like care is given for more
than four children, but not more than 10 children, not related to
the daycare provider, for any part of the twenty-four-hour day.
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MOBILE FOOD UNIT. An enclosed vehicle-mounted food service establishment
designated to be readily movable from which food is composed, compounded,
processed or prepared and from which food is vended, sold or given
away.
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CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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307.1.1 Prohibited open burning: Open burning that will be offensive
or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall
be prohibited. The Fire Code Official or Fire Department is authorized
to order the extinguishment by the permit holder of open burning which
creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
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307.2 Permit required: A permit shall be obtained from the Fire
Code Official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a
fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire.
Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits
issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Exception: Permanently installed fire pits, no larger than three feet
by three feet and portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family
dwellings.
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307.4.1 Bonfires and Recreational fires: Bonfires and recreational
fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7,620 mm) of a structure
or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet (7,620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior
to ignition. The maximum pile size is three feet (914 mm) or less
in length or width and three feet (914 mm) or less in height.
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307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces: Portable outdoor fireplaces
shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
shall not be operated within 15 feet (3,048 mm) of a structure or
combustible material. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be used
for burning trash, rubbish or food waste.
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308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns: No person shall release or cause to
be released a sky lantern or other type of unmanned device that relies
on an open flame to heat the air inside the device in order to make
the device airborne.
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CHAPTER 5 - FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
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505.1 Buildings with single address identification: New and
existing buildings that have only one address with no suites or sub-address
identification shall have address identification on all four sides
of the building.
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505.1.1 Buildings with multiple address identification: New
and existing buildings that have multiple addresses, suites, apartments
or sub-address identification shall have main building address identification
on all four sides of the building. All exterior doors, man doors and
overhead doors, shall have address identification on the exterior
side or each door which accesses that suite, tenant space or sub-address.
Address identification shall include building address identification
and suite or sub-address identification. Each character shall be not
less than four inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of
one-half inch (12.7 mm). Building address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers format. Suite or sub-address identification shall be Arabic
number or alphabetical letters. All numbers shall not be spelled out.
Address identification characters shall contrast with their background.
Address identification on glass shall be white in color. All interior
doors with access from a main corridor or hallway shall have suite,
apartment or sub-address identification on all doors which access
that space. The interior door access identification shall meet a building
standard either on the actual door or next to the door.
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507.5.1.1 Hydrant for Fire Department connections: Buildings
equipped with sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section
903 and standpipe systems installed in accordance with Section 905
shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the Fire Department connections.
Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet where
approved by the Fire Code Official.
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507.5.5.1 No parking area: When Fire Department connections
are located in an area where vehicles may be parked or standing, said
parking or standing shall be restricted for 10 feet in each direction
from the Fire Department connection. No parking identification area
shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
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507.5.7 Color coding of public fire hydrants: All public fire
hydrant barrels are to be painted yellow. All fire hydrant bonnets
shall be painted as follows:
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Green
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12 inch and larger
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Orange
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8 and 10 inch
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Red
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6 inch and smaller
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507.5.8 Color coding of private fire hydrants: All private fire
hydrants shall be painted yellow, including the bonnet.
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511.1 High-rise buildings: In addition to other requirements
in this code, new and existing high-rise buildings shall conform to
Sections 511.1.1 through 511.1.2.
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511.1.1 Firefighter assist plans: An approved pictographic display
(sign, drawing or wall marking) shall be posted within all enclosed
stairways at each floor landing in all new and existing high-rise
buildings. Individual displays, or signs, shall show the floor level
number where the graphic is displayed, the configuration of exit corridors,
including all door openings, exit stairways, elevators, exterior building
walls, fire alarm pull stations, fire hoses and sprinkler valves.
The display shall be located approximately five feet above the floor
landing in a position that is readily visible when the door is in
the open or closed position.
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511.1.2 Exterior floor identification: All new and existing
high-rise buildings shall be marked on the exterior with floor level
identification dots. Said dots shall not be less than eight inches
in diameter and be of illumination reflective material. Dots shall
identify every 5th floor level of the building, in relationship to
floor level indicators inside elevator cars. Dots must be visible
on all faces or sides of the building. Specific dot locations shall
be approved by the Fire Code Official.
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CHAPTER 6 - BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
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607.1.1 Elevator emergency operations testing: All elevators
that are equipped with emergency elevator operations in accordance
with ASME A17.1 listed in Chapter 80, shall be tested at least once
each year in all phases of emergency functions. An approved elevator
service company shall conduct tests.
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CHAPTER 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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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 three years or for the required testing
frequency if greater than three years and shall be made available
to the Fire Code Official, not less than quarterly. Accurate logs
shall be maintained indicating the number, location and type of device
tested. Any defect, modification or repair shall be logged. Additional
tag or system inspection record, identifying date, inspector, system
pressures and company who inspector is employed shall be attached
to each system riser or posted in the immediate area of each system
riser. The company conducting the inspection shall have an address
and telephone number identified on the tag or system inspection record.
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901.6.3 Annual inspection reporting: All fire protection systems,
which require an annual or semi-annual inspection under the respective
NFPA Code shall submit such reports within 30 days of the inspection
in an Adobe PDF electronic format to the District. This electronic
document shall be sent to the Fire Department via e-mail to fm@cityofcrestwood.org.
The type of fire protection system inspection and address of inspection
shall be included in the "Subject" of the e-mail.
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903.3.5.3 Water flow tests: Water flow tests for automatic sprinkler
systems shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Tests shall be conducted within the last
12 months of submitted construction design documents.
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903.5.3.1 Water flow safety factor: A safety factor shall be
applied to all flow tests for automatic sprinkler systems. A parallel
curve shall be drawn to the actual flow test curve that has been reduced
by 20% of the static pressure. An automatic sprinkler system design
shall not exceed the 20% curve.
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903.4.1 Monitoring: Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall
be distinctly different and shall be monitored in accordance with
Section 907.6.6 and shall sound an audible signal at a constantly
attended location.
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Exceptions:
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Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the
municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
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Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area
sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position.
In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the
backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper
switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
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903.7 Post indicator valves: All automatic sprinkler systems,
except limited area sprinkler systems, shall be provided with a post
indicator valve that shall control the water supply to all automatic
sprinkler systems in that building.
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904.4.1 Acceptance inspection tests: All alternative automatic
fire-extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with this
section. A completed system shall be tested by a discharge of expellant
gas through the piping and nozzles. Observations for gas leakage and
for continuity of piping with free unobstructed flow shall be made.
Observations shall be made of the flow of expellant gas through all
nozzles. The identification of devices with proper designations and
instructions shall be checked. All dry-chemical and wet-chemical extinguishing
systems shall also be tested by a discharge of the extinguishing agent.
Discharge quantities shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation information and provide on construction documentation.
After testing, all piping and nozzles shall be blown clean using compressed
air or nitrogen, and the system shall be properly charged and placed
in the normal "set" condition.
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907.1.4 Device labeling: All fire alarm and detection devices
shall be labeled with a device identification number in an approved
manner. Upon an activation signal of a device, the location and the
device identification number shall be displayed and correspond with
the information on the fire alarm control panel.
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907.1.5 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems: Multiple fire alarm systems
within a single protected premise, building or complex are not permitted,
unless specifically authorized by the Fire Code Official.
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907.5.3 Fire Sprinkler System Fire Department Connection: An
approved exterior audio/visual fire alarm notification device shall
be installed above all Fire Department connections. This device shall
activate upon a water flow fire alarm signal only. This device shall
be visible from the closest fire apparatus access road and installed
at 12 feet above ground level or other approved location.
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907.5.3.1 Water Flow Alarm Signage: A permanent sign shall also
be installed under the audio/visual fire alarm notification device
which states "Water Flow Alarm". This sign shall have red letters
on a white reflective background. The letters shall be red in color
and be Arabic alphabetical letters. Each character shall be not less
than three inches (76 mm) high.
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907.6.3 Initiating Device Identification:
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Exception #1 - Delete in its entirety.
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Exception #2 - Fire alarm systems that only include manual fire
alarm boxes, water-flow initiating devices and not more than six additional
alarm-initiating devices.
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Exception #3 - Special initiating devices that do not support
individual device identification. Such initiating devices shall be
approved by Fire Code Official.
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907.6.6 Monitoring: All fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved central station as defined in NFPA 72. A UL Certificate (UUFX) or FM Placard, in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 72 Chapter 26, shall be issued by the UL Listed or FM approved prime contractor for all newly installed fire alarm systems. This regulation shall apply to all new fire alarm systems. An existing fire alarm system wherein the fire alarm control unit or any alarm components are to be replaced shall be considered "new" for the purposes of this section. Central station service in full compliance with NFPA 72 Chapter 26 shall be maintained at the protected property, so long as the fire alarm system. This section shall apply to all required and non-required fire alarm systems that are installed within a building.
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Exception: Monitoring by an approved central station is not
required for:
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Single and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section
907.2.11.
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Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
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Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
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Fire alarm systems monitored by a proprietary monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 26 for which a UL Certificate (UUKA) or FM or other approved documentation has been issued, as approved by the Fire Code Official.
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912.2.2 Fire Department Connection Location Signage: On buildings,
the Fire Department connection shall be indicated by an approved sign
mounted on the street front or on the side of the building. Such sign
shall have red letters "FDC" not less than six inches (152 mm) high
and words in red letters not less than two inches (51 mm) high or
an arrow to indicate the location on a white reflective background.
Such signs shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official.
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912.2.3 Fire Department Connection Signage: The Fire Department
connection shall be indicated by an approved sign mounted above its
location. Such sign shall have red letters "FDC" not less than six
inches (152 mm) high and the addresses which the Fire Department connection
serves in red letters not less than two inches (51 mm) high on a white
reflective background. Such signs shall be subject to the approval
of the Fire Code Official.
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912.2.4 Fire Alarm Audio/Visual Device: Please see Section 907.5.4
of this ordinance in regard to water flow alarm notification device
above the Fire Department connection.
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912.4.4 No parking areas at Fire Department connections: When
Fire Department connections are located in an area where vehicles
may be parked or standing, said parking or standing shall be restricted
for 10 feet in each direction from the Fire Department connection.
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SECTION 916 - Fire Hydrants
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916.1 New Subdivisions: No person shall commence construction
of any new building or structure of any kind in any subdivision within
the City, unless such person shall have first submitted to the Fire
Code Official a plat of the aforesaid subdivision, indicating the
proposed installation of the fire hydrants within such subdivision
and receives approval by the Fire Code Official.
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916.2 New Structures: No person shall commence construction
of any new structure, or building, or addition to any structure or
building, within or upon any real property within the City, unless
such person shall first have submitted to the Fire Code Official a
plat or drawing of the property whereon is located such building,
structure or addition, which plat or drawing has indicated thereon
the nearest existing fire hydrant. If there is not an existing fire
hydrant within such distance as is approved by the Fire Code Official,
then also the proposed installation of a new fire hydrant or hydrants,
and unless, also, the particular locations proposed for such fire
hydrants and the number of fire hydrants to be installed if any, shall
be approved by the Fire Code Official.
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916.3 Installation of other new fire hydrants: No person shall
install or cause to be installed any fire hydrant within the City,
unless the location thereof and the design and type of the hydrant,
including the threads and outlets thereof, shall first have been approved
by the Fire Code Official.
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916.4 Use Groups R-3 and R-4: There shall be no more than six
dwelling units constructed prior to the installation of a public water
system with fire hydrants as set forth herein so as to be accessible
for Fire District use in the event of a fire emergency.
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916.5 Other Use Groups: In all other Use Groups, public water
systems with fire hydrants shall be installed with the commencement
of construction.
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916.6 Fire hydrant placement: Fire hydrants shall be placed
within the guidelines of Sections 916.6.1 through 916.6.8.
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916.6.1 One- and two-family dwellings developments: In Groups
R-3 and R-4 occupancies, single family residential developments, fire
hydrant spacing shall not exceed 500 feet from hydrant to hydrant,
or as special site conditions may dictate. The maximum distance from
the dead end or any point on street or road frontage to a hydrant
is 150 feet. Local conditions may be such that this distance may vary
as much as 100 feet in either direction.
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916.6.1.1 Water supply required: In Use Groups R-3 and R-4 single
family developments, when the density is one dwelling unit per 10,000
square feet of developed property or less, and there are five or more
dwelling units in a single development.
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916.6.2 Other occupancy group developments: In all other Use
Groups, fire hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet from hydrant
to hydrant, or as special site conditions may dictate. No part of
a building shall be more than 300 feet from a fire hydrant. Local
conditions may be such that the distance between fire hydrants or
from a building to a fire hydrant may vary as much as 75 to 100 feet
in either direction, if otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.
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916.6.3 Area to be provided with fire hydrants: Fire hydrants
and water mains shall be placed along the full length of the property
to be developed that abuts an existing and/or proposed improved public
way. Variances may be required by the water agency because of water
quality considerations.
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916.6.4 Fire hydrant spacing: Spacing of fire hydrants along
a public way shall be regulated by the occupancy classification of
the development that abuts the existing and/or proposed public way.
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916.6.5 Private hydrants: Where a development, other than occupancy
group R-3 or R-4, is greater than 150 feet from an existing and/or
proposed improved public way, measured along the drivable access,
additional private fire hydrants shall be required on said developed
property, private streets and/or parking lots, at a spacing between
fire hydrants as required by the Use Group as set forth in Section
916.6.1 through and including Section 916.6.4.
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916.6.6 No parking area at fire hydrants: Where fire hydrants
are required to be installed in areas where vehicles would be parked
or standing, said vehicle parking or standing shall be restricted
for 10 feet in each direction from the fire hydrant.
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916.6.7 Unacceptable locations for fire hydrants: Fire hydrants
shall not be permitted in the locations indicated in Section 916.6.7.1.
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916.6.7.1 Prohibited locations: A fire hydrant shall not be
placed at any location where the fire hydrant could be damaged by
vehicular traffic.
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916.6.8 Relocation of fire hydrants: Relocation of fire hydrants
requested or required by a property owner and/or developer shall be
relocated as specified by the water agency's policies and procedures
and relocation has been approved by the Fire Code Official.
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916.7 Fire hydrant installation: All fire hydrants shall be
installed in accordance with Sections 916.7.1 through 916.7.3.
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916.7.1 Fire hydrant setback distance: All fire hydrants shall
be set back from the curb or edge of pavement. The setback shall not
exceed 12 feet.
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916.7.2 Fire hydrant connection height: Fire hydrants shall
be installed no less than 24 inches and no more than 36 inches above
finished grade, measured from the center of the steamer connection.
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916.7.3 Fire hydrant type: All fire hydrants shall be approved
by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and/or Missouri American
Water Company.
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916.8 Obstructions: There shall be no obstructions, plantings,
bushes, trees, signs, light standards, etc., within three feet of
any fire hydrant in all directions.
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916.9 Color coding of public fire hydrants: All public fire
hydrant barrels are to be painted yellow. All public fire hydrant
bonnets are to be painted as follows:
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Color
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Water Main Size
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Green
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12 inch and larger
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Orange
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8 and 10 inch
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Red
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6 inch and smaller
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916.10 Color coding of private fire hydrants: All private fire
hydrants shall be painted yellow, including the bonnet.
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916.11 Minimum fire flow - single fire hydrant: The minimum
fire flow from a single fire hydrant in any occupancy group shall
be 1,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi residual pressure unless the
new hydrant is ordered on a pre-existing main.
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916.12 Minimum fire flow - next two fire hydrants: The minimum
fire flow from the next two fire hydrants in any occupancy group shall
be a cumulative 1,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi residual pressure.
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916.13 Access: The commencement of construction of any such
new subdivision, or new building, or structure or addition by any
person, within the City, shall be deemed to be the granting of permission
by such person for entry upon such property by the Missouri American
Water Company, or other water supplier, for the installation of any
such aforesaid fire hydrants and the water main leading thereto, and
also to the City and to the members or staff and its equipment, for
access to such fire hydrant, or hydrants, which may be located upon
any such property, for any purpose whatever within the functions of
the City, in considerations of issue of building permit.
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916.14 Building permits: The Fire Code Official shall not approve,
nor issue building permits for, nor permit the construction of any
such new subdivision, or new building or structure or addition, so
long as the owner thereof fails to provide for fire hydrants, or to
perform any guarantees, or to permit access, according to this section.
Exception: On the application of any person, the Board of Aldermen
of the City may grant exception to the requirements of this section
for fire hydrant installations, where such person shall prove to the
satisfaction of the Board of Aldermen that there is no water supply
reasonably available for the installation of hydrants.
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SECTION 917 - Fire Service Mains and Appurtenances
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917.1 General: This section covers the application, installation,
inspection, and testing for fire service mains and appurtenances and
their components for new and existing buildings and structures.
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917.2 Where required: Approved Fire Service Mains and Appurtenances
shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Code
and the most current edition of NFPA 24. The Fire Service Mains and
Appurtenances shall be designed and installed to support the fire
flow requirements of the Standpipe System and Automatic Sprinkler
Systems of the building or structure being protected.
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917.3 Construction documents: Construction documents for Fire
Service Mains and Appurtenances shall be of sufficient clarity to
indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and
show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Code,
the International Building Code, most current edition of NFPA 24 and
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by
the Fire Code Official. All construction documents shall meet the
requirements of Section 107 of the Building Code.
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917.3.1 Required: Construction documents shall be drawn to an
indicated scale on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each floor
as applicable, and shall include the following items that pertain
to the design of the system:
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1.
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Name of owner.
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2.
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Location, including street address.
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3.
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Point of compass.
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4.
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A graphic representation of the scale used on all plans.
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5.
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Name and address of contractor.
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6.
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Size and location of all water supplies.
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7.
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Size and location of standpipe risers, hose outlets, hand hose,
monitor nozzles, and related equipment.
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8.
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The following items that pertain to private fire service mains:
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a)
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Type of pipe being installed (Shall meet requirements of NFPA
24).
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b)
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Size.
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c)
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Length.
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d)
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Location.
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e)
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Weight.
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f)
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Material.
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g)
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Point of connection to City main.
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h)
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Sizes, types, and locations of valves, valve indicators, regulators,
meters, and valve pits.
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i)
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Depth at which the top of the pipe is laid below grade.
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j)
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Method of restraint (Shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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9.
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The following items that pertain to hydrants:
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a)
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Size and location, including size and number of outlets and
whether outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves.
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b)
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Thread size and coupling adapter specifications if different
from NFPA 1963.
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c)
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Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by
whom.
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d)
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Static and residual hydrants used in flow.
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e)
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Method of restraint (Shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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f)
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Meet requirements of Section 916 of this Code.
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10.
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Size, location, and piping arrangement of Fire Department Connections.
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11.
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Location and piping arrangement for Post Indicator Valve. All
Post Indicator Valves shall be OSHA safety red in color. Post Indicator
Valves shall have address identification signs permanently affixed
to body of post to identify the address in which the valve serves.
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917.3.2 Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: The Construction
Documentation submittals shall include the manufacturer's installation
instructions for all pipe used or American Water Works Association
(AWWA) installation documentation and any specially listed equipment,
including descriptions, applications, and limitations for any devices,
piping, or fittings.
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917.4 Qualified Installer: Installation work shall be performed
by fully experienced and responsible persons. The construction application
and installation shall be by a Licensed Master Pipe Fitter, Master
Plumber or Master Sprinkler Fitter with St. Louis County, Missouri.
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917.5 Inspections: The following inspection shall be conducted
during the installation of Fire Main Services and Appurtenances:
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1.
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Pipe/trench inspection. This inspection can be conducted while
pipe is being installed into trench. No back fill shall be introduced
into trench until inspection unless previous approval from Fire Code
Official.
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2.
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Proper fill and tamping of fill around pipe. (Per manufacturer's
installation instructions or AWWA installation documents. No rocks
per NFPA 24.)
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3.
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Thrust block pre-pour inspection. Framed or non-framed.
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4.
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Thrust block pour inspection.
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5.
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Hydrostatic testing (Per NFPA 24).
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6.
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Flush Inspection. Flush flow shall be through a minimum four-inch
opening with proper hose or pipe attached. Hose or pipe shall be retrained
to prevent injury and or damage. A catch or filter system shall be
attached to the end of the hose to prevent debris from causing injury
or damage.
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7.
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Additional inspections may be required by Fire Code Official
due to project conditions or project requirements.
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917.6 Final authority: The authority having jurisdiction shall
always be consulted before the installation, upgrading or remodeling
of private fire service mains.
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CHAPTER 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS
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1008.3 Emergency power for illumination: The power supply for
means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises'
electrical supply. All circuits which provide power for emergency
means of egress shall be identified in each electrical panel.
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6.
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Mechanical rooms, penthouse areas, rooms containing roof access
ladders, commercial kitchens, any room or areas of Occupancy Group
H, in any room or area that utilizes hazardous materials or hazardous
processes.
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1010.1.4.2.1 Power-operated sliding door lock: Sliding doors
which use a manual lock to prevent the door from opening manually
shall have the following:
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1.
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The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked. The
locking device shall be able to be unlocked by a quarter turn bold
operation without a key or special knowledge.
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2.
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A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side
on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN
THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters one inch (25
mm) high on a contrasting background.
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1010.1.9.3. Modify as follows: Item #2 - Delete in its entirety.
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1010.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked egress doors: Doors in
the means of egress that are not otherwise required to have panic
hardware in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2,
M, R-1 or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A, B, E, M, I-1,
I-2, R-1 or R-2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked
if equipped with listed and labeled hardware that incorporates a built-in
switch and meet the requirements below:
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1.
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The listed and labeled hardware that is affixed to the door
leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated under
all lighting conditions.
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2.
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The listed and labeled hardware is capable of being operated
with one hand.
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3.
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Operation of the listed and labeled hardware releases to the
electromagnetic lock and unlocks the door immediately.
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4.
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Loss of power to the listed and labeled hardware automatically
unlocks the door.
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5.
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Where listed and labeled panic or fire exit hardware is required
by Section 1010.1.10, operation of the panic or fire exit hardware
also releases the electromagnetic lock.
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6.
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The locking system units shall be listed in accordance with
UL 294.
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7.
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Activation of the building fire alarm system or building automatic
sprinkler system shall release the electromagnetic lock and unlocks
the door immediately.
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1013.1 Modify as follows: Exception #2 - Delete in its entirety.
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1013.3 Illumination: Exit signs shall be electrically powered
internally illuminated. All replacement and new exit signs shall be
illuminated with Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. Exit signs
that are externally illuminated shall only be installed upon approval
of the Fire Code Official. All circuits which provide power for exit
signs shall be identified in each electrical panel.
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1013.5 Exit signs: Exit signs shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and Section 604. The letters of the exit
sign shall be red in color. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all
times. The installation of self-luminous and photo luminescent exit
signs shall be by the approval of the Fire Code Official.
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1013.6 Externally illuminated exit signs: When approved by the
Fire Code Official; externally illuminated exit signs shall comply
with Sections 1013.6.1 through 1013.6.3.
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CHAPTER 11 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
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1101.5 Tenant Separation Walls: Nothing in Chapter 11 nor any other part of the International Fire Code shall prevent the Fire Code Official from requiring the installation, maintenance and/or use of tenant separation walls, as defined under 708.1.1 of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition as amended by the City of Crestwood Fire Department of St. Louis County, during the remodeling, renovation or re-occupancy of an existing building.
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CHAPTER 23 - MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
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2304.3.8 Fire suppression system: The dispensing area (pump
islands, canopy and adjacent ground area) shall be provided with an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
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CHAPTER 32 - HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
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3201.3 Construction documents: At the time of building permit
application for new structures designed to accommodate high-piled
storage or for requesting a change of occupancy/use, and at the time
of application for a storage permit, plans and specifications shall
be submitted for review and approval. In addition to the information
required by the International Building Code, the storage permit submittal
shall include the information specified in this section. Following
approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained
on the premises in an approved location. The plans shall include all
of the following:
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1.
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Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions
of high-piled storage areas.
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2.
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Usable storage height for each storage area.
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3.
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Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable.
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4.
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Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler
deflector for each storage arrangement.
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5.
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Aisle dimensions between each storage array.
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6.
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Maximum pile volume for each storage array.
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7.
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Location and classification of commodities in accordance with
Section 3203.
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8.
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Location of commodities that are banded or encapsulated.
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9.
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Location of required Fire Department access doors.
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10.
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Type of fire suppression and fire detection systems.
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11.
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Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and
in-rack sprinklers.
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12.
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Type, location and specifications of smoke removal and curtain
board systems.
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13.
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Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue spaces.
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14.
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Documentation from table 3206.2 as per the "Commodity Class"
versus the "Size of High-Piled Storage Area," in details in reference
to all columns in table.
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15.
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Signed and sealed construction document from a Missouri Licensed
Professional Engineer specializing in Fire Protection, confirming
automatic sprinkler system coverage and protection to the stored commodity
classifications and allowable storage heights with the installed automatic
sprinkler system and protection provided.
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16.
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Additional information regarding required design features, commodities,
storage arrangement and fire protection features within the high-piled
storage area shall be provided at the time of permit, when required
by the Fire Code Official.
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CHAPTER 50 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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5003.5.2 Hazard signals required: Any occupancy required by
this fire code and/or state law to provide material safety data sheets,
shall provide visible markings on the outside of buildings, rooms
and containers where hazardous substances are present. These markings
shall be in a location approved by the Fire Code Official. These markings
shall conform to the NFPA 704 marking system or with other federal
laws or regulations, or in the case of containers, may as an option
comply with Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication
Rule, 29 CFR 1910.1200(f). To avoid duplication of markings, marking
requirements of the United States Department of Transportation shall
satisfy the requirements in regard to motor vehicles, rolling stock
and aircraft.
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5003.5.3 Main entrance: Where required by Section 5003.5, all
buildings shall have a placard located on the main entry door a minimum
of 18 inches from the bottom edge of the door. This placard shall
have a minimum dimension of five inches. This placard is not required
to be lettered or numbered.
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5003.5.4 Other doors: All other doors shall have a placard with
a minimum dimension of 10 inches located in an approved location that
identifies the worst hazard category of the product(s) in that area.
This placard shall be provided with numerals in accordance with Section
5003.5.2.
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5003.5.5 Signal size: The exterior markings of buildings or
site entrances where materials are stored shall have a minimum signal
size of four inches. All numbers/letters shall be reflective.
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CHAPTER 61 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
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6109.4 Separation from means of egress: LP-gas containers stored
in buildings in accordance with Sections 6109.9 and 6109.11 shall
not be located within 20 feet of any exit access doors, exits, stairways
or in areas normally used, or intended to be used, as a means of egress.
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Table 6109.12 Separation from Exposures of LP - Gas Containers
Awaiting Use, Resale or Exchange Stored Outside of Buildings
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Minimum Separation Distance From Stored LP-Gas Cylinders to
(feet):
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Quantity of LP-Gas Stored
(pounds)
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Nearest important building or group of buildings or line of
adjoining property that may be built upon
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Line of adjoining property occupied by schools, places of religious
worship, hospitals, athletic fields or other points of public gathering;
busy thoroughfares; or sidewalks
|
LP-gas dispensing station
|
Doorway or opening to a building with two or more means of egress
|
Doorway or opening to a building with one means of egress
|
Combust- ible materials
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Motor vehicle fuel dispens- er
|
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720 or less
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0
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0
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5
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20
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20
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10
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20
|
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721 - 2,500
|
10
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10
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10
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20
|
20
|
10
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20
|
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2,501 - 6,000
|
10
|
10
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10
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20
|
20
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10
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20
|
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6,001 - 10,000
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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10
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20
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Over 10,000
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25
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25
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25
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25
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25
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10
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20
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For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
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Appendix B - Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings B105.2.:
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Automatic Sprinkler System
(Design Standard)
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Minimum Fire-Flow
(Gallons Per Minute)
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Flow Duration
(Hours)
|
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No automatic sprinkler system
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Value in Table B105.1(2)
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Duration in Table B105.1(2)
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Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code
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50% of the value in Table B105.1(2)a
|
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate
|
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Section 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code
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50% of the value in Table B105.1(2)a
|
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate
|
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For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Lim.
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a.
|
The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per
minute.
|
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Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
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D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates: Security gates installed
or constructed on a fire apparatus access road shall comply with Sections
D103.5.1 through D103.5.3. A permit shall be required before the construction
or installation of a security gate across a fire apparatus access
road.
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1.
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Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not
less than 20 feet (6,096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists
of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 12 feet
(3,658 mm).
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|
2.
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Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
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|
3.
|
Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual
operation by one person.
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|
4.
|
Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition
at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.
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|
5.
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Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the
gate by Fire Department personnel for emergency access. Emergency
opening devices shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
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|
6.
|
Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the Fire
Code Official.
| |
|
7.
|
Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325.
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|
8.
|
Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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|
D103.5.1 Number of gates: Fire apparatus shall not be required
to pass through more than one gate to access, or pass through, any
part of a subdivision, development, facility or building.
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|
D103.5.2 Electrically operated gates: All electrically operated
gates shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
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|
1.
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Setback: The gate shall be at least 50 feet back from the edge
of the cross street from which the "gated" street is accessed, and
shall open the full width of the required pavement, roadway or driveway.
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|
2.
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Operation: The gate shall be equipped with a "Siren Activated"
system, that will automatically open the gate upon approach of emergency
vehicles, which have their sirens sounding in the "yelp" mode and
equipped with an optical preemption system compatible with the Department
OpticomTM system that will automatically
open the gate upon the approach of an emergency vehicle with the OpticomTM activated. It shall also be equipped with a "Rapid
Entry" key operated switch to open the gate, in addition to the normal
"resident operated mechanism." The key switch, when activated, shall
keep the gate open until fire district personnel reset it after the
emergency. The 'Rapid Entry' key operated switch shall be purchased
through the Knox Company.
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|
3.
|
Power failure: The gate shall release in the event of a power
failure, allowing it to be opened manually.
| |
|
4.
|
Manual release: Provide a means to manually release the gate,
in addition to item 3 above to allow the gate to be opened in the
event the switch, motor, or some other component fails.
| |
|
5.
|
Approval prior to use: The gate installation shall be inspected,
tested and approved by the Fire Code Official prior to the use of
the gate.
| |
|
6.
|
Gates added to existing subdivisions. Prior to approval a signed
petition stating: "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 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 100% of all residents within the
subdivision.
| |
|
D103.5.3 Manually operated gates: All manually operated gates
shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
| ||
|
1.
|
Setback: The gate shall be at least 50 feet back from the edge
of the cross street from which the "gated" street is accessed, and
shall open the full width of the required pavement, roadway or driveway.
| |
|
2.
|
Lock: If the gate is to be locked, it shall be equipped with
a "Rapid Entry" padlock, The "Rapid Entry" padlock shall be purchased
through the City of Crestwood Fire Department. The gate locking mechanism
shall be constructed in such a manner as to always allow the gate
to open with the activation/removal of the "Rapid Entry" padlock.
| |
|
3.
|
Approval Prior to Use: The gate installation shall be inspected,
tested and approved by the Fire Code Official prior to the use of
the gate.
| |
|
4.
|
Gates added to existing subdivisions: Prior to approval a signed
petition stating: "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 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 100% of all residents within the
subdivision.
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|
D107.1 One- and two-family dwelling residential developments:
Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling
units exceeds 100 shall be provided with separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads.
| ||
|
Exceptions:
| ||
|
1.
|
Where there are more than 100, but less than 200, dwelling units
on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling
units are equipped throughout with approved automatic residential
sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.3
of the International Fire Code, access from two directions shall not
be required.
| |
|
2.
|
The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access
road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will
connect with future development, as determined by the Fire Code Official.
| |
|
3.
|
The Fire Code Official shall be permitted to increase the number
of dwelling units allowed with a single fire apparatus access road
when topography or other approved reasons do not permit an additional
access road to be provided.
| |
[Ord. No. 4803, § 1, 10-10-2017]
(a)
Open burning, prohibited. Open burning shall be prohibited within
the City of Crestwood, except as expressly permitted herein.
(b)
Permit required. Bonfires and recreational fires shall be prohibited,
except upon the issuance of a permit from the Fire Marshal. The Fire
Marshal is authorized to issue permits prior to kindling a fire for
silvicultural or range or wildlife management purposes, or prevention
or control of disease or pests. Permits shall only be issued to the
owner of land upon which the fire is to occur. The Board of Aldermen
may establish a fee for permit issuance by ordinance. Fires in portable
outdoor fireplaces, stone-built fireplaces, and commercially manufactured
fire pits shall not require a permit, but shall be subject to all
other regulations of this section.
(c)
Compliance with law. Bonfires, recreational fires, and any other
outdoor fires shall be conducted in accordance with state statutes
and regulations, including the Missouri Air Pollution Control Rule,
as amended, applicable City ordinances, and the St. Louis County Air
Pollution Control Code, as amended. Failure to abide by applicable
laws relating to outdoor fires shall be a violation of this section.
In the event of a conflict between any of these laws, the more stringent
standard shall be applicable.
(d)
Extinguishment. In order to protect the public and prevent property
damage, the Fire Marshal is authorized to order the extinguishment
of any fire that, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, creates or contributes
to a hazardous situation that could cause property damage, injury
or death if not extinguished. Additionally, if smoke, ash, or particulate
matter from a fire or bonfire remains visible beyond the property
line where the fire is occurring, or if ash or particulate matter
is found on surfaces beyond the property line, the Fire Marshal is
authorized to order the extinguishment of such fire.
(e)
Location.
(1)
Recreational fires, bonfires. No recreational fire or bonfire shall
be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or combustible material.
Any person granted a permit under this section shall take appropriate
measures to prevent a fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any
structure or combustible material. However, if the recreational fire
is less than three feet in diameter and less than two feet in height,
the minimum required distance between the fire and any structure or
combustible material shall be 25 feet. Any person granted a permit
under this section shall take appropriate measures to prevent a fire
from spreading to within 50 feet, or 25 feet for a recreational fire
less than three feet in diameter and less than two feet in height,
of any structure or combustible material.
(2)
Small fires in approved containers. A fire in a commercially manufactured
fire pit, stone-built fireplace or portable outdoor fireplace shall
be conducted at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material.
At one- and two-family dwellings, portable outdoor fireplaces may
be located within 15 feet of a structure, but shall be placed at a
safe and reasonable distance from any structure or combustible material.
(f)
Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be
used in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
(g)
Fire extinguishers. No fire shall be left unattended until the fire
is extinguished. No bonfire or recreational fire shall be permitted
unless the property owner has at least one portable fire extinguisher
with a minimum 4-A rating, or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing
equipment on-site.
(h)
Wood. No items or objects shall be burned except seasoned, dry fire
wood, untreated wood products, and appropriate kindling. It shall
be unlawful to burn leaves, yard waste, rubbish, garbage, treated
wood, tree trimmings, any material made or coated with rubber, plastic,
leather, or any other petroleum-based material, or any other items
or objects.
[Added 9-8-2020 by Ord. No. 5082]
(a)
FIREWORKS
Definitions. As used in this article, the following term shall have
the meaning indicated herein:
Any combustible or explosive composition or any substance
or combination of substances or articles prepared for the purpose
of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion,
deflagration or detonation, including, but not limited to: blank cartridges;
toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes or toy guns in which explosives
are used; balloons which require fire underneath to propel them; firecrackers;
torpedoes; sky rockets; Roman candles; bombs; colored flares; cylindrical
fountains; colored cone fire; box fire and torches; wheels; magic
snakes; cone fountains; colored mines and shells; aerial bombs; missiles;
and other devices, articles or tablets containing any explosives or
flammable compound. The term "fireworks," however, shall not include
toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper caps
are used containing not in excess of an average of 0.25 of a grain
of explosive compound per cap.
(b)
Sale, possession, and use prohibited.
(1)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell,
possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, give, use, discharge or
explode fireworks within any structure or outdoor space located within
the City of Crestwood except as provided herein. No person, firm or
corporation shall operate a retail or wholesale fireworks business
to sell, handle, use or dispense fireworks.
(2)
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sale, possession, and use of blank cartridges for theatrical purposes, or for signal purposes in an athletic contest or sporting events; or items for the use of police or military organizations; or flares used by railroads or other public or private transportation agencies for signaling purposes. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any wholesaler, dealer, or jobber from possessing consumer/commercial fireworks described in the 2015 International Fire Code Section 5001, as adopted and amended in Article III of Chapter 9 of this Code, for the purpose of selling at wholesale, provided said fireworks are in the process of being delivered or shipped directly outside the City of Crestwood.
(3)
The storage or possession of any fireworks in or on any building,
structure or premises located within the City of Crestwood is prohibited.
(4)
The provisions of Subdivision (1) of this subsection shall not apply
to any person, firm, or corporation that has been issued a permit
for a fireworks display by the Fire Marshal of the City of Crestwood.
The Fire Marshal may prepare an application form consistent with the
terms of this section. An application shall contain sufficient information
for the Fire Marshal to determine if the applicant will meet the requirements
of Chapter 56 of the International Fire Code, as amended, and any
applicable provisions of this chapter. If the Fire Marshal determines
that public safety will not be endangered, and that the application
complies with Chapter 56 of the International Fire Code, as amended,
and the applicable provisions of this chapter, the Fire Marshal shall
issue a permit. Permit applications shall be received not later than
10 business days prior to the date of a proposed fireworks display.
(c)
Penalties.
(1)
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less
than $50 and not more than $500 for each offense or be subject to
imprisonment not exceeding a term of 90 days, or both such fine and
imprisonment.
(2)
The Crestwood Police Department and/or Crestwood Fire Department
shall have the power to seize or confiscate, or take hold for destruction
or disposal pursuant to a court order, any firework belonging to any
person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this section.
