This chapter shall be known and titled as the "Fire Prevention
Code of the Town of Rye," and shall apply to the territory of the
Town outside of the incorporated villages situated in said Town, for
the purpose of protection and preservation of the property of the
Town and of its inhabitants.
The storage, handling and use of dangerous and hazardous materials
and the prevention of hazardous conditions shall be in conformity
with the most approved methods and practices for safety of life and
property, and it shall be unlawful to install in connection therewith
any material, fitting or device which has not been approved. Except
as may be otherwise provided in this code, the regulations, recommendation
and tests of the National Fire Protection Association, American Society
for Testing Materials, National Board of Fire Underwriters, American
Standards Association and other similar organizations, as revised
from time to time, shall be deemed to be such most approved methods
and practices.
Nothing contained in this code shall be construed as applying
to the transportation of any article or thing shipped in conformity
with the regulations prescribed by the Interstate Commerce Commission,
nor as applying to the military or naval forces of the United States
and the State of New York.
This code shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial
interests and purposes thereof so that public safety will be secured
and substantial justice done.
The fire limits shall include all districts designated in the
Building Zone Ordinance and Building Code and amendments thereof as
industrial districts and business districts.