[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The fire department shall investigate the cause and origin, and circumstances
of fires occurring within their jurisdiction to determine if the fire
is of carelessness or design. Such investigations may begin immediately
upon the occurrence of such a fire, and if it appears to the officer
making such an investigation that such fire is of suspicious origin
and of a significant nature, the Fire Chief shall be notified of the
facts. The AHJ shall notify the proper authorities designated by law
to pursue the investigation of such matters and shall further cooperate
with the authorities in the collection of evidence and in the prosecution
of the case. A member of the fire investigation team shall file a
written report of damage associated with every fire in a timely manner.
It shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause and
origin and circumstances of such fire and other information as may
be required.
(b)
The municipal attorney and any other department of the municipality,
upon the request of the Fire Chief, shall assist in the investigation
of any fire that, in the chief's opinion, is of suspicious origin.
(c)
The Fire Chief, officers in command and the fire inspector at any
fire are hereby vested with full and complete police authority. Any
officer of the fire department may cause the arrest of any person
failing to give the right-of-way to the fire department in responding
to or investigating an incident.
(d)
The Fire Chief or officers in command may prescribe certain limits
in the vicinity of any incident within which no persons, excepting
firefighters and police officers and those admitted by order of any
officer of the fire department, shall be permitted to enter.
(e)
The Fire Chief or officers in command shall have the power to cause
the removal of any property whenever it is deemed necessary and prudent
for the preservation of such property. During the progress of any
fire, they shall have the power to cause the removal of all wires
or other facilities and the turning off of all electricity or other
services where the same impedes work of the fire department during
the progress of fire.
(f)
It shall be lawful for any fire department personnel while acting
under the direction of the Fire Chief or officer in command to enter
premises adjacent to or in the vicinity of a building or other property
that is on fire for the purpose of extinguishing, containing, or searching
for extension of such fire or other exigent circumstances. No person
shall hinder, resist or obstruct any firefighter in the discharge
of his duties as is herein before provided. The person so offending
shall be deemed guilty of resisting firefighters in the discharge
of their duties.
(g)
During the progress of a fire the Fire Chief or officers in command
shall have the power to order the removal or destruction of any property
necessary to prevent the further spread of the fire or to ensure that
the fire has not extended to other areas; providing that it is likely
that, unless such property is removed, other property is in danger
of being destroyed by fire.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
Intent. The intent of this section is to require the installation
of automatic fire sprinkler systems to improve the protection of life
and property within the municipality. It will establish a minimum
standard for fire safety through the standardization of the design,
installation, testing and maintenance requirements for automatic fire
sprinkler suppression.
(b)
Installation required. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
installed in all structures where the floor area exceeds the thresholds
established in table 38-12(2) of the specific occupancy involved.
For the purpose of determining square footage as it relates to the
sprinklering of a building, firewalls shall not be considered area
dividers unless the firewall is built in compliance with Section 705
of the CBC.
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Table 38-12(2)
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Occupancy Type
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Type I
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Type II
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Type III
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Type IV
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Type V
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E*
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ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
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F-2
|
5,000 SF
|
5,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
|
I-2
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ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
I-3
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ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
I-4
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ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
R-4
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
U
|
5,000 SF
|
5,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
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NOTES:
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*
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Excludes single-family home day cares.
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(c)
[Additional provisions.] In addition an automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed in all:
(1)
Parking structures above and below ground with ceilings.
(2)
CBRF's (Community based residential facilities).
(3)
Adult family homes.
(4)
Throughout every building, new or existing, which by reason
of its construction or combustible occupancy involves a life hazard
to its occupants or in the judgment of the AHJ constitutes a fire
menace.
(e)
Dormitories, fraternities and sorority houses. Throughout all buildings.
(f)
[When a sprinkler system is not required by this chapter.] When a
sprinkler system is required by this chapter but not the safety and
professional services, at a structure that is not currently serviced
by a municipal water source:
(1)
Within 90 days after a municipal water system becomes available,
the sprinkler system shall be connected to the municipal water supply.
(g)
All automatic fire sprinkler systems shall:
(1)
Be monitored in accordance with NFPA 72.
(2)
Have sprinkler control rooms located with adequate access for
fire department, sprinkler maintenance and inspection personnel and
shall not be located within private dwellings with the exception of
NFPA 13D systems.
(3)
Have direct access from the exterior to the sprinkler control
valve as determined by the AHJ.
(4)
Have working drawings prepared in accordance with NFPA 13.
(5)
Have a bell (minimum ten-inch) and strobe located above the
FDC in accordance to NFPA 13.
(6)
The FDC must be at least 40 feet from all gas meters, electrical
meters and transformers.
(7)
Be designed for the hazard being protected or as specifically
specified in this code and/or as directed by the AHJ.
(8)
All automatic fire sprinkler systems hydraulic designs are to
be based on 90% available water supply (10% safety margin shall be
maintained). All sprinkler systems designed shall be based on the
most current approved water flow test conducted in accordance with
NFPA 291.
(9)
Have all working drawings with all required hydraulic calculations
prepared by the installing contractor and submitted to the AHJ for
review and conditional approval prior to any portion of the system
being installed.
(h)
Maintenance of equipment.
(1)
Sprinkler systems which have been installed in compliance with
permit or order, or because of any law or code, shall be maintained
in operative condition at all times. No owner or occupant shall reduce
the effectiveness of the protection so required; except this provision
shall not prohibit the owner or occupant from temporarily reducing
or disconnecting the protection system when making necessary repairs,
alterations or additions. The fire department shall be notified before
repairs, alterations or additions are started and shall be notified
again when the system has been restored to service.
(2)
Inspections and maintenance shall be performed by an approved
agent, pursuant to the procedures listed in §§ 38-04
and 38-05 of this code. The property owner/occupant and sprinkler
inspector shall immediately notify the fire department of any deficiencies
found.
(3)
A service contract is required for annual service of the sprinkler
system according to NFPA 25. This will be required prior to obtaining
an occupancy permit.
(4)
A service contract is required for the monitoring of systems
where monitoring is required.
(5)
The latest annual test report must be posted at the riser or
a location acceptable to the AHJ.
(i)
Application to existing buildings.
(1)
Adult family homes and CBRFs regardless of number of occupants
or class must be retrofitted with sprinkler protection acceptable
to the AHJ.
(2)
Where the AHJ finds that an existing building, because of current
occupancy or a change in occupancy constitutes a hazard to its occupants
or adjoining property, the AHJ may order compliance with the provisions
of this section. A hazard shall be determined by the existence of
one or more of the following conditions:
a.
Any building which by reason of its construction or highly combustible
occupancy involves a hazard to its occupants or, in the judgment of
the AHJ, constitutes a fire menace, e.g., paint shop and other occupancies
involving processing, mixing, storing, and dispensing of volatile
liquids or solids.
b.
Non-fire-resistive characteristics of a structure.
c.
Accumulation of flammable or combustible materials.
d.
Lack of accessibility to the premises for firefighting equipment.
e.
Substantial number of fire calls or complaints on the premises.
f.
Traffic patterns for pedestrian ingress and egress which require
protection under this section.
g.
Insufficient ventilation system.
h.
Lack of an internal communication system, or due to the size
or type of building making regular fire department radio communication
inoperable, the building owner is required to install a repeater system
or something comparable to assist radio communications.
i.
Number, characteristics and movement of employees which require
protection under this section.
(3)
Installation of an automatic sprinkler system must be started
within one year from the service of such orders and shall be completed
within 180 days after construction has started.
(j)
Fire sprinkler control valve access.
(1)
All structures that have automatic sprinkler systems shall comply
with the following:
a.
Have sprinkler control rooms located with adequate access for
fire department, sprinkler maintenance and inspection personnel.
b.
Shall not be located within private dwellings with the exception
of NFPA 13D systems.
c.
Have direct access from the exterior to the sprinkler control
valves that is acceptable to the AHJ.
(2)
Exceptions. Any location where the installation of sprinklers
may cause or increase an occupational hazard as determined by any
governmental AHJ over such location or occupation.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
Intent. The intent of this section is to require automatic fire extinguishing
systems in vent hoods and duct systems in all cooking areas to effectively
extinguish fire at its source and reduce property damage and losses.
(b)
Installation requirements.
(1)
A dimensional drawing showing the owner's name, owner's address,
owner's phone number, the hood and ducts, and the extinguishing system
shall be prepared showing the size of the hood and ducts, the area
of the protected surface, the name of the installing contractor, the
address of the installing contractor, the phone number of the installing
contractor, the manufacturer's name, the manufacturer's address, the
manufacturer's phone number, the model designations, size and number
of tanks, pipe nozzles, distance of nozzles above the cooking surface,
location and type of detection devices, the location of any gas shut
off valves and the location of manual pull stations.
(2)
The system shall be provided with automatic fuel shut-off.
(3)
A class K fire extinguisher shall be installed per NFPA 10.
(4)
Alarms shall be connected to the fire alarm system per NFPA
72.
(5)
Cooking equipment used in processes producing smoke, or grease-laden
vapors shall be equipped with an exhaust system that complies with
all the equipment and performance requirements of NFPA 1 and NFPA
96, and all such equipment and performance shall be maintained per
NFPA 96 during all periods of operation of the cooking equipment.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
Addresses and door labeling. Addresses as assigned by the AHJ shall
be placed on all structures or property supporting the same as follows:
(1)
Placement. The address shall be put in place on the structure
as soon as reasonably possible during construction at a location acceptable
to the AHJ.
(2)
Description of numbers and letters. Numbers and letters shall
be of contrasting colors (e.g. black and white) and readable from
the road or highway and:
a.
Arabic numbers shall be used; script and roman numerals cannot
be used alone, but may be used as an addition to the requirements
of this section.
b.
All single-family and two-family residential buildings shall
have street numbers, not less than four inches high and placed on
the exterior wall of the principal building that faces the street
or service drive providing access to the building. All such residential
units shall also have street numbers, not less than 3.5 inches high,
placed on their respective mail box. If the building setback is greater
than 100 feet from the roadway the address shall be moved no further
than 25 feet from the roadway and placed within 10 feet of the entrance
to the property. Numbers and letters shall be visible from the roadway
at all times of the year.
c.
If the mailbox is on a different street from the residence,
the street name and house number must be inscribed on the mailbox.
(3)
Multifamily requirements. All multifamily buildings shall have
street numbers placed on the exterior of the principal building that
faces the street service drive or parking lot and located adjacent
to the individual unit entrances to the buildings. In addition, each
building shall be identified by a letter or number, not less than
12 inches high, located near the top of the building wall facing the
street, service drive or parking lot serving that building. At the
entrance of each access drive, there shall be a directory listing
of the street numbers and building identifications that are accessible
from the said street, service drive or parking lot. Suite numbers
identifying the individual units must be placed on the primary entrance
to each occupancy.
(4)
Commercial and industrial requirements.
a.
If less than 75 feet in height, shall have street numbers, not
less the six inches high, placed at the exterior wall of the principal
building facing the street, service drive or parking lot providing
access to that building and located adjacent to any primary entrance
door.
b.
If more than 75 feet in height, shall have street numbers, not
less than 24 inches in height, located on the wall facing the primary
street and main entrance.
c.
All suite numbers that identify each individual unit shall be
placed on the primary entrance to each business or occupancy.
d.
All commercial or industrial structures, which have a rear service
door, shall identify the occupant and the street address conspicuously
on said rear door in contrasting and reflective letters and/or numbers
not less than six inches in height, and shall continually maintain
same.
(5)
[Address numbering and lettering.] Address numbering and lettering
shall be in addition to addresses placed on mailboxes, paper boxes
or similar objects.
(b)
Door, floor and stairway identification. Any occupancy having more
than five exterior means of egress and/or more than two floors in
height shall number the individual egress areas according to this
section:
(1)
An identifying number shall be placed on the interior and exterior
of each means of egress doorway not less than six inches high in contrasting
color and light reflective. The main entrance or means of egress shall
be numbered one with each additional means of egress, progressing
clockwise around the exterior of the structure to reflect its relationship
to the main entrance. All means of egress leading into the structure
shall be numbered not just the required exit egresses.
(2)
Each interior door providing access to an enclosed stairway
that is considered part of an accessible means of egress shall be
identified with numbers and letters not less than 3.5 inches high
in the following manner:
a.
Have a sign indicating floor level posted on both sides of the
egress door in a location acceptable to the AHJ.
b.
Have a sign indicting the exterior exit door egress assigned in compliance with Subsection 38-34(b)(1) located on both sides of the egress door in a location acceptable to the AHJ.
(3)
Identification numbers shall be placed on the exterior windows
of all hotels, motels, nursing homes, and multifamily occupancies
to identify the room number or address it services. The numbers shall
be not less than 3.5 inches high and light reflective and in a location
acceptable to the AHJ.
(c)
Fire alarm systems.
(1)
Intent. The intent of this section is to provide a means for
automatic detection of fire conditions and to provide warning notification
throughout all buildings and occupancies built herein after, structurally
altered, and/or added to.
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Table 38-14(4)(b)
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Occupancy Type
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Type I
|
Type II
|
Type III
|
Type IV
|
Type V
|
|
E*
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
I-2
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
I-3
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
I-4
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
R-4
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
ALL
|
|
S-1
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
|
S-2
|
5,000 SF
|
5,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
|
U
|
5,000 SF
|
5,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
3,000 SF
|
|
NOTES:
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|---|---|
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*
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Excludes single-family home day cares
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(2)
Minimum system requirements. The following minimum system requirements
shall be met when any occupancy type exceeds the limits in table 38-14(4)(b).
Minimum system requirements shall include:
a.
Audible notification appliances shall be installed throughout
protected premises.
b.
Visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout
protected premises. Exceptions:
1.
Closets and/or other similar small storage rooms that do not
exceed 50 square feet in floor area and are not normally occupied.
2.
Normally unoccupied crawl spaces.
3.
Normally unoccupied attic spaces.
4.
Any non-accessible area.
5.
Any area the AHJ deems visible notification appliances are not
required.
c.
Manual initiating devices (pull stations) shall be located at
all points of egress including all exit doors on every floor and/or
building level.
d.
Water flow detection devices shall be connected to the protected
premises fire alarm system to specifically activate the notification
appliances upon water flow.
e.
Fire suppression system activation alarms shall be connected
to the protected premises fire alarm system to specifically activate
the notification appliances upon system activation. This includes,
but is not limited to, wet chemical, CO2, clean
agent, water mist and dry chemical systems.
f.
Fire control and/or suppression systems supervisory condition
indicators shall be connected to and monitored by the protected premise
fire alarm system. This specifically includes, but is not limited
to: valve supervisory switches (tamper switches), low air switches,
low water switches, low temperature switches, fire pump condition
indicators and/or any other situation or condition deem necessary
by the AHJ.
g.
Fire alarm systems shall be addressable and capable of indicating
the status of all specific components connected to the system.
h.
All fire alarm systems shall be monitored by a service acceptable
to the AHJ.
i.
Fire alarm annunciators shall be installed in all protected
premises. The number and locations of the fire alarm annunciators
installed shall be acceptable to the AHJ.
j.
As determined by the AHJ, any additional notification and/or
initiation appliances/devices may be required due to size, occupancy
hazards, building construction, and/or occupancy use.
(3)
(Reserved)
(4)
Shop drawings for fire alarm systems. Shop drawings for fire
alarm systems are intended to provide basic information consistent
with the objective of installing a fully operational, code compliant
fire alarm system and to provide the basis for the record drawings
required by NFPA 72. Conditional approval of shop drawings is not
intended to imply waiver or modification of any requirements of any
code or any other applicable criteria.
a.
A minimum of three sets of plans, specifications, equipment
data sheets and calculations must be submitted for conditional approval.
The municipality will retain two copies of each submittal and one
copy will be returned to the installing contractor.
b.
Fire alarm submittals shall include, shop drawings that include
to an extent commensurate with the extent of the work being performed,
floor plan drawings, riser diagrams (except for systems in single-story
buildings), control panel wiring diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams,
and typical wiring diagrams as described herein.
c.
All shop drawings shall be drawn on sheets of uniform size and
shall include the following information:
1.
Name of owner and occupant.
2.
Location, including street address.
3.
Device legend.
4.
Date.
5.
Floor plan drawings shall be drawn to an indicated scale and
shall include the following information:
i.
Floor identification.
ii.
Point of compass.
iii.
Graphic scale.
iv.
All walls and doors.
v.
All partitions extending to within 18 inches of the finished
ceiling.
vi.
Room descriptions.
vii.
Fire alarm device/component locations.
viii.
Locations of fire alarm primary power connection(s).
ix.
Locations of monitor/control interfaces to other systems.
x.
Riser locations.
xi.
The location of the electrical panel that has the control panel
circuit breaker.
xii.
Name and address of installation contractor.
xiii.
Name and address of system designer.
d.
Fire alarm system riser diagrams shall include the following
information:
e.
Control panel wiring diagrams shall be provided for all control
equipment (i.e., equipment listed as either a control unit or control
unit accessory), power supplies, battery chargers, and annunciators
and shall include the following information:
1.
Identification of the control equipment depicted.
2.
Location(s) of control panels.
3.
All field wiring terminals and terminal identifications.
4.
All circuits connected to field wiring terminals, and circuit
identifications.
5.
All indicators and manual controls, including the full text
of all labels.
6.
All field connections to supervising station signaling equipment,
releasing equipment, and fire safety control interfaces.
f.
Typical wiring diagrams shall be provided for all initiating
devices, notification appliances, remote alarm light emitting diodes
(LEDs), remote test stations, and end-of-line and power supervisory
devices.
(5)
Inspections, testing and record keeping.
a.
The fire department and/or their representative(s) may inspect
all fire alarm system installations. All equipment must be inspected
prior to any equipment being installed. The fire department must be
notified at least 48 hours prior to any fire alarm component being
concealed.
b.
The fire department and/or their representative(s) may witness
all acceptance tests. The fire department must be notified within
48 hours prior to any testing.
c.
Two copies of the completed fire alarm system record of completion
required by NFPA 72 must be provided to the fire department and/or
their representative(s) prior to final acceptance.
d.
Permanent records must be provided in accordance with NFPA 72.
This includes completed fire alarm system inspection and testing form.
(6)
Special requirements. On all buildings over four stories in
height a fire command center for fire department operations shall
be provided. The fire command center shall comply with NFPA 72 and
shall contain the features required in the International Fire Code
and NFPA 1, 13.7.2.27.2.2.
a.
Two-way telephone communication service shall be provided for
the fire department use. This system shall be in accordance with NFPA
72. The communications system shall operate between the central control
station and every elevator car, every elevator lobby, and each floor
level of exit stairs.
b.
The requirements of NFPA 1, 13.7.2.27.2.2(A) shall not apply
where the fire department radio system is approved as an equivalent
system. [NFPA 101, 11.8.3.2.]
(7)
Testing. When a fire alarm system and/or connected component
is installed or altered, a fire alarm system performance test shall
be conducted. Once the appropriate plans, permits, and installation
work has been completed, the installing contractor shall contact the
AHJ to set up the witnessing of a performance test to ensure all appliances
are installed and functioning properly. Prior to requesting the AHJ
witness a performance test the responsible parties must provide the
AHJ with a completed copy of the record of completion required by
NFPA 72.
(8)
Maintenance. All devices shall be installed, maintained, and
tested in accordance with NFPA 72 standards. If at any point a fire
alarm fails to pass the annual test set forth in NFPA 72, the building
owner and fire alarm system tester/inspector shall notify the AHJ
of the test results. It shall be the AHJ's determination if that failed
system is to be repaired or upgraded to comply with this code.
(9)
Fire alarm control panels. Shall display the status of the system
components and be installed in a location acceptable to the AHJ. Adequate
access for fire department, alarm maintenance, and inspection personnel
shall be maintained. Fire alarm control panels shall not be located
within private dwellings with the exception of one- and two-family
dwellings.
(d)
Fire department access roads, fire lanes, and pumper pads. Unobstructed
fire lanes that are accessible from a public road shall be provided
for every building or portion of a building in accordance with this
code and SPS 362.
(1)
Fire lanes shall have an unobstructed width of 24 feet with
the road edge closest to the building at least 10 feet from the building.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for any persons to park motor vehicles
on, or otherwise obstruct any fire lane.
(3)
Where any part of a multifamily building is two or more stories
in height, the minimum unobstructed width of the fire lane parallel
to one side of the building shall be 26 feet.
(4)
For occupancies where a special hazard exists or where the size
or configuration of the building, or contents limits normal fire apparatus
access, the AHJ shall have the authority to require the installation
of a fire pumper pad.
(5)
Fire pumper pads must be located outside of the building collapse
zone in an area acceptable to the AHJ.
(6)
Fire pumper pads must be located within 40 feet of the fire
department connection and within 40 feet of the fire hydrant designated
to supply the fire department connection.
(7)
Access to the fire pumper pad must be maintained at all times
by the owner(s) and/or occupant(s).
(8)
Designated fire access roads, lanes and fire pumper pads must
be submitted and conditionally approved prior to issuance of building
permits.
(e)
Fire hydrants.
(1)
Intent. The intent of this section is to ensure adequate water
supply for firefighting purposes to structures, buildings, and normal
premises. For the purpose of placing hydrants, "normal access routes"
are defined as pavement, sidewalks, streets, driveways and paths leading
to a building that are clear and maintained year round. The normal
access route does not include grass, parking stalls, ditches, hills,
shrubs, flower beds, fences, walls or any other area typically used
for ingress or regress to a building.
(2)
Where required.
a.
Buildings. Any building or structure except single- and two-family
dwellings, hereafter erected, shall provide at the owner's expense,
approved water hydrants. Hydrants shall be located so that no part
of the building is more than 300 feet from an approved hydrant by
normal access routes. One hydrant shall be located within 150 feet
of the fire department sprinkler or standpipe connection, and this
hydrant shall not be counted as a required hydrant fulfilling the
300-foot coverage rule. Required hydrants must be freestanding and
shall be installed not less than 40 feet from the building exterior
wall and may not be closer than 50 feet to another hydrant. Public
hydrants across divided roads/highways shall not be used to fulfill
the hydrant requirements for the building or premises. The AHJ will
approve the actual location of all private hydrants. A copy of the
building plan including site plans shall be provided to the Building
Inspector for fire department use, in addition to any copies or building
plans required by the Building Inspector.
b.
Mobile home parks. Any new mobile home or trailer park or any
mobile home or trailer park which expands by adding additional trailer
or area to the present court site shall provide an approved water
hydrant when any trailer or building located in such park is more
than 300 feet from an approved hydrant. Water hydrants shall be provided
so that no trailer or building is more than 300 feet from an approved
hydrant by normal access routes.
(3)
Approved water hydrant. An approved water hydrant shall mean
a water hydrant with 2 1/2 and one, 4 1/2 inch fire department
connections with national standard threads and an operating nut size
approved by the AHJ. The connecting water line between the public
water main and the approved water hydrant shall not be less than six
inches. All water hydrants approved by the AHJ and the water and sewer
utility shall be installed in compliance with standards of the water
and sewer utility and NFPA 24. All water hydrants shall be installed
and maintained in such a manner and location so as to be accessible
at all times to the fire department apparatus. All hydrants shall
be installed, tested, in service, and accessible to the fire department
prior to any above ground construction or combustibles are brought
onto the site.
(4)
Hydrant flows. Hydrant flows shall not be less than 1,250 gallons
per minute (GPM) with a 20 pounds per square inch (PSI) residual.
Additionally the hydrants providing coverage to a building or site
under this section must supply a total flow sufficient to meet the
requirements of the building. The procedure for determining fire-flow
requirements for buildings shall be in accordance with Appendix B
of the International Fire Code.
(5)
Inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
a.
Private fire service mains and water tanks shall be periodically
inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 at the
following intervals:
1.
Private fire hydrants inspected, flow tested and maintained
annually and after each operation.
2.
Property owner shall immediately advise the fire department
and the water utility as to hydrants which have been damaged, inoperable,
or have been found deficient in required fire flow.
3.
All inoperable hydrants shall be repaired as soon as possible
or within a reasonable time frame as determined by the AHJ.
4.
All records of inspections shall be maintained on site and made
available to the AHJ upon request.
b.
Hydrants must be accessible at all times. Prohibited obstructions
may include, but are not limited to, snow, parked vehicles, materials,
equipment, storage, and refuse. No obstructions shall be within four-foot
radius of the hydrant.
(f)
Access box system requirements.
(1)
An access box system has been adopted for use by this fire department.
The following structures shall be equipped with an access box at or
near the main entrance or such location as required by the AHJ.
a.
Commercial or industrial structures protected by an automatic
alarm system or automatic fire suppression system, or such structures
that are secured in a way that restricts access during an emergency.
b.
Multifamily residential structures that have restricted access
through locked doors and have a common corridor for access to the
living units.
c.
Nursing homes, CBRFs, child day care and other health facilities.
d.
All educational occupancies.
e.
The AHJ shall have the authority to require any structure to
install and maintain an access box.
(2)
All newly constructed structures subject to this section shall
have the access box installed and operational prior to occupancy.
All structures in existence on the effective date of this section
and who are subject to this section shall have one year from the date
of being ordered by the AHJ to have a access box installed to complete
installation.
(3)
The owner or agent of a structure required to have an access
box shall keep the following inside the box:
a.
Keys to locked points of ingress and egress whether on the interior
or exterior.
b.
The keys to locked mechanical, electrical, and elevator control
rooms.
c.
The keys needed to open any alarm panels.
d.
Floor plans or maps as required by the AHJ.
e.
The keys to other areas as directed by the AHJ.
(4)
All items required to be kept in the access box shall be the
most currently used and must be continually updated.
(5)
The access box> shall be installed at the owner's expense.
(6)
The size and type of access box will be determined by the AHJ.
(7)
Exception. Any building or site that has twenty-four-hour, seven-day
a week guard service or any occupancy that remains open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, does not require an access box, unless ordered
by the Fire Chief.
(g)
Site plan requirements. Prior to occupancy, the owner of all buildings,
except one- and two-family units, shall supply the fire department
with an 8 1/2 by eleven-inch site plan which includes the following:
(1)
Location(s) of gas and electrical shutoffs.
(2)
Location(s) of high pile storage.
(3)
Location of fire department connection and sprinkler control
valve.
(4)
Dimensions of the structure in feet.
(5)
Location of the standpipe.
(6)
Main entrance labeled.
(7)
Apartments, suites, or unit numbers.
(8)
Location of all hydrants on the site and surrounding streets.
(9)
Location of alarm panels.
(10)
Location of access box(es).
(11)
Special fire protection and area covered: Heat vents, FM 200
systems, etc.
(12)
Special construction features: Sky lights, blowout walls, etc.
(13)
Floor plans, including roof access points.
(h)
Rough inspections requirements.
(1)
Rough inspections required by this code shall be conducted by
the AHJ or a representative of the South Milwaukee Fire Department.
(2)
Rough inspections are required specifically to determine if
substantial compliance with this code has been provided for in all
structures regulated by this code.
(3)
The following rough inspection requirements are specifically
established by this code and shall be enforced by the AHJ:
a.
All automatic fire sprinkler, fire control, fire suppression,
fire alarm, and fire detection systems shall have a rough inspection
done by the AHJ.
b.
Complete and accurate as-built drawings and revised hydraulic
calculations must be resubmitted for the AHJ's review and approval
for all fire sprinkler systems that utilize CPVC piping prior to any
piping being concealed and must be inspected by the AHJ.
c.
All systems and/or building components the AHJ deems necessary
shall have rough inspections done by the AHJ.
d.
All rough inspections must be completed by the AHJ prior to
any system, equipment and/or component thereof subject to the requirements
of this code being concealed in any way and/or means.
e.
All systems, equipment and/or components thereof, must be in
plain view from the floor or grade level for all rough inspections.
(4)
System and/or component concealment restrictions are hereby
established.
(5)
All structures regulated by this code shall comply with the
following:
a.
The AHJ shall allow the concealment of any system and/or component
thereof regulated by the code only after determining substantial compliance
with the requirements of this code has been accomplished.
b.
If any system and/or component thereof is concealed prior to
the AHJ conducting a rough inspection of any system and/or component
thereof regulated by this code, the AHJ may order the removal of any
material(s) that are preventing a rough inspection from being completed.
c.
If the requirements of this code are not complied with the AHJ
may issue a stop work order on any project or portion thereof.
(i)
Occupancy inspections. The fire department shall conduct inspections
of public buildings and places of employment prior to the issuance
of local occupancy permits. Written documentation of the inspections
shall be kept by the fire department.
(j)
Building plan review. The fire department shall conduct plan review
and approvals of fire safety related elements prior to construction
of any public buildings and/or places of employment.
(k)
Standpipes.
(1)
The location of standpipe connections shall be accessible and
shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 30
feet of a nozzle attached to 100 feet of hose.
(2)
When required by the AHJ, an approved standpipe shall be installed
as construction progresses to make them available for fire department
use in the top most floors constructed. Temporary standpipes shall
be provided in place of permanent standpipes when required, during
the period of construction on buildings over three stories in height.
(3)
The fire department connections for the standpipe shall be approved
by the AHJ.
(4)
The fire department connections shall be located at least 40
feet from all electrical transformers, gas meters, or propane storage.
(5)
Temporary standpipes are required on buildings over three stories
in height.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 861, § II, 7-17-2012; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015; Ord. No. 939, § I, 10-17-2017]
(a)
Careless smoking prohibited.
(1)
No person shall smoke or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, or
pipe, or light a match or other flame-producing device in any retail
mercantile establishment, except in areas approved for such purposes
by the AHJ. It shall be the duty of the person in charge of such an
establishment to enforce the regulations of this section.
(2)
Smoking shall be prohibited in all rooms or parts of buildings
which contain flammable liquids in open containers or in which flammable
liquids are used in any manufacturing process or where vapors from
the flammable liquids are present or sold.
(3)
A plainly printed notice of the provisions of this subchapter
[section] shall be posted in a conspicuous place in all occupancies.
Such printed notice shall also be posted in any place of public assembly
where smoking is prohibited.
(4)
No smoking or use of flame-producing devices in schools or public
libraries.
a.
No person shall light a match or other flame-producing device,
smoke, or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, or pipe in any school
building or public library except in areas approved for such purpose
by the AHJ. It shall be the duty of the person(s) in charge of such
buildings to post and maintain approved signs bearing the words "no
smoking" in locations designated by the AHJ.
b.
W.S.A., §§ 101.025(1), 101.123, 101.123(8)a,
b is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein.
(b)
Fire damaged buildings (securing). All dwellings and buildings within
the municipality damaged from fire shall be secured within 24 hours
of release of the property by the AHJ. The owner of the damaged property
shall assume the liability for the protection of the public until
the property is secured.
(c)
Fireworks.
(1)
Definition. The definition of "fireworks" shall be stated in
W.S.A., § 167.10, and the items listed in W.S.A., §§ 167.10(1)
(f) and (j) — (n). "Caps" and "sparklers" as defined in W.S.A.,
§§ 167.10(1)(e) and (i), are excluded from this definition.
(2)
Sales. Except as provided in W.S.A., §§ 167.10(2)
and (4), no person shall sell or possess with the intent to sell fireworks.
(3)
Use. Except as provided in W.S.A., § 167.10(3), no
person shall possess or use fireworks without a user's permit issued
pursuant to Subsection (c)(4) below.
(4)
User permit. As provided in W.S.A., § 167.10(3), fireworks
user's permits may be issued for festivals or celebrations after proper
application to the municipality. The AHJ shall require a certificate
of liability insurance or similar proof of coverage on an amount deemed
appropriate.
(5)
Use of caps and sparklers. No unlicensed person may use fireworks,
caps, sparklers in a municipal park or at a fireworks display for
which a permit has been issued if the display is open to the public.
(6)
Pyrotechnics. Pyrotechnics are prohibited in public buildings
and places of employment unless authorized by the AHJ and shall be
used in accordance with NFPA 1123.
(d)
High-piled combustible storage.
(1)
High-piled combustible storage must comply with Section 2301
of the International Fire Code.
(2)
Definitions as found in Section 2302 of the International Fire
Code will be used for high-piled combustible storage.
(3)
Commodities shall be classified in accordance with Section 2303
of the International Fire Code.
(4)
High-piled combustible storage areas shall be designated in
accordance to Section 2304 of the International Fire Code.
(5)
Housekeeping and maintenance of high-piled combustible storage
areas shall be in accordance with Section 2305 of the International
Fire Code.
(6)
General fire protection and life-safety features shall be in
accordance with Section 2306 of the International Fire Code. Exception:
Compliance with Section 2306.7 [of the International Fire Code] is
not required by this code. Note: This section may be required by the
State of Wisconsin.
(7)
Solid piled and shelf storage shall be in accordance with Section
2307 of the International Fire Code.
(8)
Rack storage shall be in accordance with Section 2308 of the
International Fire Code.
(9)
Automated storage shall be in accordance with Section 2309 of
the International Fire Code.
(10)
Specialty storage shall be in accordance with Section 2310 of
the International Fire Code.
(e)
Open burning.
(1)
Burning of any kind is restricted. Open air burning of yard
waste shall be allowed during the following times: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- From 3:30 p.m. to one-half hour after sunset; Saturdays and Sundays
- From 7:00 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset.
(2)
Yard waste means leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris
and brush, including clean woody vegetative material no greater than
six inches in diameter. This term does not include stumps, roots or
shrubs with intact root balls or ornamental Christmas trees.
a.
No person shall light a fire nor burn leaves or other material
on any street or alley in the Village.
(3)
Permissible burning.
a.
Grills: For other than one and two family dwellings, no hibachi,
gas-fired grills, charcoal grill or similar devices used for cooking,
heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony
or under any overhanging portion of a building. Grilling on ground
level is permissible provided that the grill is at least 10 feet away
from any structure. Smoke must not be a nuisance to neighbors, or
public roadways. Listed electrical ranges, grills or similar electrical
apparatus shall be permitted.
b.
Open fires, fire pits, and recreational fires shall comply with
the requirements of NFPA 1 and the following requirements:
1.
Portable fire pits and open fires:
i.
Portable fire pits shall not be used or kindled on any balcony
or under any overhanging portion or within 10 feet of any structure.
ii.
Portable fire pits must be placed on a non-combustible surface.
iii.
Portable fire pits shall be listed by a nationally
recognized testing organization or acceptable to the AHJ.
iv.
Burning of yard waste or other refuse is prohibited; only clean,
dry wood can be used.
v.
Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be used to ignite
the fire.
vi.
Smoke shall be limited and shall not become a nuisance to neighbors
or public roads.
2.
Recreational fires (lined in-ground pit):
i.
Shall not be located within 25 feet of a structure or combustible
material unless contained in an approved manner.
ii.
The total fuel area shall not exceed three feet in diameter
and two feet in height.
iii.
Only clean, dry wood can be burned.
iv.
Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be used to ignite
the fire.
v.
Smoke shall be limited and shall not become a nuisance to neighbors
or public roads.
3.
Open fires:
i.
Open fires shall be located not less than 50 feet from any structure.
[Amended 1-20-2021 by Ord. No. 987]
ii.
Only clean, dry wood can be burned.
iii.
Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be
used to ignite the fire.
iv.
Smoke shall be limited and shall not become a nuisance to neighbors
or public roads.
4.
Bonfires:
ii.
Wind must be less than nine miles per hour at time fire is to
be set.
iv.
It is illegal to burn tires, tire tubes, shingles or tar paper.
v.
Burn pile shall be located not less than 50 feet from any structure.
vi.
The bonfire pile and area must be inspected by the Fire and
Police Chief or designee.
[Amended 1-20-2021 by Ord. No. 987]
vii.
The flames of the bonfire must not exceed five
feet in height above the approved burn pile.
viii.
Bonfire must be out by midnight.
c.
All fires must be supervised at all times by an adult and have
the proper means available to extinguish the fire. No fire shall be
left unattended.
(f)
Possession of ignition devices.
(2)
Possession prohibited. No minor may possess any ignition device,
unless under the direct supervision of, or with direct permission
of, a parent or legal guardian.
(3)
Delivery prohibited. No person may sell, give, deliver or make
accessible (as determined by the AHJ), any ignition device to a minor
without the permission of the minors parent or legal guardian.
(4)
Confiscation. Any ignition device possessed by a minor may be
confiscated by any peace officer, Fire Chief or authorized designee
of the Fire Chief. Once confiscated, these ignition devices shall
become the property of the confiscating authority and shall be processed
accordingly as evidence in the commission of a crime or made inoperable
and disposed of properly.
(5)
Penalty.
a.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section
shall for each and every violation, be punishable by forfeiture, plus
any costs or surcharges as required by law.
b.
In addition to any other penalties provided for in this code,
the judge of any court of any competent jurisdiction may order any
person found guilty of violating this ordinance to any educational
program as the court deem appropriate and include as part of the penalty
therein that such person pay the costs of such educational program.
(g)
Christmas tree sales. For the purpose of this paragraph, the following
minimum standards shall apply to the storage, handling, and display
of live Christmas trees and foliage.
(1)
Trees and foliage shall be stacked not closer than 10 feet from
any gasoline pump or other device for the transfer of petroleum products.
(2)
Aisles or clear spaces of not less than three feet shall be
maintained at all times.
(3)
A fire extinguisher with a 2A-10BC rating or greater shall be
provided by the merchant for each 75 feet of travel display and/or
storage area.
(4)
All storage and sales of live Christmas trees and foliage shall
be held outside of buildings.
(5)
It shall be unlawful to light a match or any flame-producing
device, or to smoke or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, or pipe in
areas where live Christmas trees or foliage is displayed, sold, or
stored. The person in charge of the Christmas tree sales shall post
a "no smoking" sign in locations designed to give persons entering
the area a notice of this regulation.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
(a)
The following items shall not be stored in any multi-family dwelling
in the community except in locations approved by the AHJ:
(1)
Charcoal, except in a metal container equipped with a metal
cover.
(2)
Oily rags or oily dust mops.
(3)
Flammable liquids.
(4)
Bottle gases. Propane, acetylene, oxygen or other substances
of a similar nature.
(5)
Gasoline motors and gasoline power equipment.
(6)
Dangerous or hazardous amounts of flammable, combustible or
explosive material as determined by the AHJ.
(7)
Hazardous conditions arising from defective or improperly installed
equipment for handling or using flammable, combustible or explosive
material.
(8)
Dangerous accumulations of rubbish, waste paper, boxes, shavings,
or other highly flammable materials as determined by the AHJ.
(9)
Dangerous accumulations of dust or waste materials in air conditioning
systems.
(b)
Flammable, combustible and hazardous material shall be identified
in accordance with NFPA 704.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
At the adoption of this code all CBRFs, adult family homes,
adult day care centers and child day care centers (group) will be
inspected not less than once a year by the fire department. A courtesy
fire inspection is recommended for all family child day cares.
[Ord. No. 829, § 1, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 896, § I, 4-21-2015]
Fees shall be established for certificates, approvals, and other
functions performed under this code and shall be payable to the municipality.
Such fees shall accompany each application for such approval, certificate,
or other fee related code provision. Fees are subject to change. All
fees pertain to new construction and the remodeling of existing building
or occupancies.
