City of Beaumont, TX ARTICLE 8.02 FIRE CODE

§ 8.02.001 Adopted.

A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters A through M, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said fire code on file in the office of the city are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 8.02.002 of this article.

(Ordinance 96-66, sec. 2, adopted 11/5/96; Ordinance 98-68, sec. 1, adopted 11/3/98; Ordinance 03-078, sec. 1, adopted 10/7/03; 1978 Code, sec. 10-1; Ordinance 10-058, sec. 1, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 17-009, sec. 2, adopted 2/7/17)

§ 8.02.002 Amendments.

1. Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 101.1 These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the City of Beaumont, Texas, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

2. Section 108.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 108.1 In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire marshal relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. The board shall consist of seven (7) members, such board shall be composed of one architect, one engineer, one member at-large from the building industry, one building contractor, one member at-large from the public and two members from the fire service and fire safety professions.

3. Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 109.3 Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directives of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

4. Section 111.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 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 liable to a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $2,000.00.

5. Section 202 is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:

Registered child-care home. The primary caregiver provides regular care in the caregiver’s own residence for not more than six (6) children from birth through thirteen (13) years for less than twenty-four (24) hours; and may provide care after school hours for not more than six (6) additional elementary school children. The total number of children in care at any given time, including the children related to the caregiver, must not exceed twelve (12). These registered child-care homes shall be classified as R-3 residential occupancies.

Licensed child-care home. The primary caregiver provides care in the caregiver’s own residence for children from birth through thirteen (13) years on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The total number of children in care varies with the ages of the children, but the total number of children in care at any given time, including the children related to the caregiver, must not exceed twelve (12). These licensed child-care homes shall be classed as R-3 residential occupancies.

6. Section 901.5.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 901.5.2 Reinspection fee. Any company installing a fire detection and alarm system, a fire-extinguishing system, a fire sprinkler system, a fire standpipe system, or any other fire protection system, shall test the installation for proper operation and code compliance prior to scheduling an acceptance test with the fire marshal’s office. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a reinspection fee of $100.00.

7. Section 903.2.8 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area.

Exception: Care facilities for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code and shall not be required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system.

8. Section 903.2.8.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in group R-3 occupancies.

Exception: Care facilities for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code and shall not be required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system.

9. Section 903.2.8.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in care facilities with five or fewer individuals in a single-family dwelling.

10. Section 903.4.1.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 903.4.1.1 Monitoring systems. The sprinkler system shall be supervised by a fire alarm panel separate from any other fire alarm panel unless otherwise approved by the fire official.

11. Sections 907.1.4, 907.1.5 and 907.1.6 are hereby added to read as follows:

907.1.4 System required. A total coverage, NFPA 72 compliant fire alarm system shall be installed in all nonsprinkled structures which are 2,000 square feet or greater in size.

907.1.5 Tenant spaces. Individual spaces shall have an independent fire alarm system.

907.1.6 Code requirements. All systems shall meet all federal, state and local codes.

12. Section 1004.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 1004.3 Posting of occupant load. All assembly occupancies shall post an occupant load. Every room or space shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main entrance access doorway to the room or space. Posted sign shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Any occupancy that derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, any assembly occupancy that sells or provides setups for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages and, any assembly occupancy that rents or leases rooms or spaces for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages as determined by chapter 3, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, shall keep an accurate count of the number of occupants, in the rooms or spaces with the posted occupant load, during business hours. The building official, fire marshal, or any other official authorized to enforce section 1004.3 may require the owner or authorized agent to conduct an immediate recount of the occupants, when the accurateness of the count is in question, in order to determine the actual number. Should the actual count of occupants exceed the posted occupant load, the occupancy owner or authorized agent will be ordered to immediately reduce occupant load to within the posted limit. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court shall be the same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.

13. Section 27.02.01 of the International Fire Code is hereby repealed.

14. 

Section 3301.1.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in section 3308.

15. Section 3404.2.9.6.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.

(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling (GC-MD) Districts providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

(D) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids for use in emergency power systems can be located in all zoning districts providing that the following conditions are met:

(1) The tanks are attached to and part of the power system.

(2) The tanks are of double wall construction.

(3) The tanks are labeled by a nationally recognized testing lab.

(4) The tanks shall have a capacity of no greater than 72 hours of operation.

(5) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(6) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(7) There will be no more than one tank on any tract of property.

(8) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

16. 

Section 3404.2.11.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 3404.2.11.3.1 Foundation required. Underground storage tanks with a capacity of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or more shall be installed on a twelve-inch thick, firm concrete foundation and attached by means of not less than three (3) steel anchor straps, each of which having a minimum dimension of one-quarter (1/4) inch thickness and two (2) inches width, or by means of other approved straps and strapping methods, and fastened taut around the tank by turnbuckles or other adjustable fittings which are capable of withstanding at least as much stress as the straps.

Exception:

(1) Dead man anchors may be used provided that:

a) The anchors are manufactured and distributed by the manufacturer of the tank being installed;

b) Plans and documents for the proper size and length of the anchors shall be provided along with the tank installation plans; and

c) Anchors shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures.

(2) Dead man anchors may be manufactured on location provided that:

a) Sealed, engineered plans shall be submitted to the fire marshal’s office for approval prior to manufacture or installation of the anchors;

b) Construction of the anchors shall not deviate from the engineered documents;

c) Installation of the anchors shall comply with nationally recognized standards; and

d) Prior to installation, the dead man anchors shall be inspected by an inspector with the Beaumont Fire Rescue, fire marshal’s office.

17. Section 3406.2.4.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3406.2.4.4. Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.

(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling (GC-MD) Districts providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

(D) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids for use in emergency power systems can be located in all zoning districts providing that the following conditions are met:

(1) The tanks are attached to and part of the power system.

(2) The tanks are of double wall construction.

(3) The tanks are labeled by a nationally recognized testing lab.

(4) The tanks shall have a capacity of no greater than 72 hours of operation.

(5) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(6) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(7) There will be no more than one tank on any tract of property.

(8) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

18. Section 3506.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3506.2 Limitations.

(A) Storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling (GC-MD) Districts providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

19. Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 3804.2. Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons and may only be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

20. 

Chapter 50, Section 5002.1 “Definitions” of the International Fire Code is hereby amended by adding definitions to read as follows:

Beaumont terminal - A freight terminal of a porter or motor carrier that handles shipments of materials destined to or from the City of Beaumont so long as the terminal is within the city limits.

Requiring placards - Any vehicle transporting hazardous materials in sufficient quantity to require placarding as set forth in the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Hazardous materials route - The following streets and highways and segments of streets and highways:

(1) Cardinal Drive (US Hwys. 69, 96, 287) from IH-10 to east city limits.

(2) IH-10 from west city limits to east city limits.

(3) Eastex Freeway (US Hwys. 69, 96, 287) from IH-10 to north city limits.

(4) Martin Luther King Parkway (Spur 380) from Cardinal Drive to IH-10 East.

(5) State Highway 105 from Eastex Freeway to west city limits.

(6) College Street (Hwy 90) from IH-10 to west city limits.

(7) From city limits west to Hwy 124 to Cardinal Drive.

(8) Major Dr. (Hwy 364) from Hwy 124 to Hwy 105.

(9) In other areas specifically designated by the fire official.

21. 

Chapter 50 shall be amended to add a new section 5004.14, to read as follows:

Section 5004.14 Storage of plastic and rubber material. The storage of plastic and rubber material within the city limits shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Such storage shall be accordance with the zoning laws of the city.

(2) The location of such storage shall be equipped with a fire sprinkler system meeting the requirements of NFPA 13 for hazardous occupancy.

(3) The location of such storage shall be equipped with an automatic fire alarm system meeting the requirements of NFPA 72.

(4) All offices, mechanical, maintenance and electrical rooms shall be separated from the location of such storage by at least a one-hour fire separation.

(5) A one-hour fire and smoke partition shall be in place dividing all open areas of such storage into sections no larger than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet.

(6) Such storage shall only be allowed in type I, II, III, or IV structures as the same are defined by the International Building Code.

22. 

Section 5006 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5006

Transporting Hazardous Materials

Section 5006.1 Hazardous material route. No person shall haul or transport any hazardous materials as defined in this chapter in a tank vehicle as defined in this chapter, except upon the streets or highways designated in the hazardous materials route as defined in this chapter.
(1)	When it becomes necessary to leave the hazardous material route for the purpose of going directly to or from a commercial or industrial establishment, said vehicle shall:
	(a)	Take the shortest route between the hazardous material route and the point of pickup and/or delivery.
	(b)	Use the established “truck routes” as defined in section 20.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont to the maximum extent possible.
Section 5006.2 Placards required. The operator of a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials requiring placards shall:
(1)	Apply and display appropriate placards meeting Department of Transportation specifications on each end and each side of the vehicle; and
(2)	Before operation, inspect the vehicle and determine that:
	(a)	The brakes are in good working condition;
	(b)	The steering mechanism is in good working condition;
	(c)	The electrical wiring is well insulated and firmly secured; and
	(d)	The vehicle is in a condition adequate to safely transport hazardous materials.
Section 5006.3 Prohibited hazardous materials area. No operator of a motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials as defined in the chapter shall transport those materials on any street or highway, or segment of a street or highway, now or hereafter designated as a “prohibited hazardous materials area.”

23. 

Chapter 56, section 5601.1.3 shall be amended to read;

Fireworks, The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in section 5608.

24. Chapter 57, Section 5704.2.9.6.1, “Location where above ground tanks are prohibited,” shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 5704.2.9.6.1. Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.

(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 30 [chapter 28] of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Manufacturing Districts (GC-MD) providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

25. 

Chapter 57, Flammable and combustible liquids. A new section 5704.2.11.2.1 shall added to read as follows:

Section 5704.2.11.2.1. Foundation required. Underground storage tanks with a capacity of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or more shall be installed on a twelve-inch thick, firm concrete foundation and attached by means of not less than three (3) steel anchor straps, each of which having a minimum dimensions of one-quarter (1/4) inch thickness and two (2) inches width, or by means of other approved straps and strapping methods, and fastened taut around the tank by turnbuckles or other adjustable fittings which are capable of withstanding at least as much stress as the straps.

Exception:

(1) Dead man anchors may be used provided that:

a) The anchors are manufactured and distributed by the manufacturer of the tank being installed;

b) Plans and documents for the proper size and length of the anchors shall be provided along with the tank installation plans; and

c) Anchors shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures.

(2) Dead man anchors may be manufactured on location provided that:

a) Sealed, engineered plans shall be submitted to the fire marshal’s office for approval prior to manufacture or installation of the anchors;

b) Construction of the anchors shall not deviate from the engineered documents;

c) Installation of the anchors shall comply with nationally recognized standards; and

d) Prior to installation, the dead man anchors shall be inspected by an inspector with the Beaumont Fire Rescue, fire marshal’s office.

26. Chapter 57, section 5706.2.4.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 5706.2.4.4. Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.

(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 30 [chapter 28] of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Manufacturing Districts (GC-MD) providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

(D) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids for use in emergency power systems can be located in all zoning districts providing that the following conditions are met;

(1) The tanks are attached to and part of the power system.

(2) The tanks are of double wall construction.

(3) The tanks are labeled by a nationally recognized testing lab.

(4) The tanks shall have a capacity of no greater than 72 hours of operation.

(5) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(6) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(7) There will be no more than one tank on any tract of property.

(8) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

27. Chapter 58, Flammable gasses and cryogenic fluids, section 5806.2 shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 5806.2 Limitations.

(A) Storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I), Light Industrial (L-I) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 30 [chapter 28] of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(B) Bulk storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-I) and Light Industrial (L-I) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA 30.

(C) The storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of six hundred sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts designated General Commercial – Manufacturing Districts (GC-MD) providing that the following requirements are met:

(1) All tanks must be labeled.

(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.

(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day-care center, nursery school, or residential property.

(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.

(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled with concrete.

(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced not more than 4 feet apart.

(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33 inches below grade.

(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chainlink fence at least 6 feet high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked. (Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter security fence.)

(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.

28. Chapter 61, “Liquid petroleum gas” section 6104.2 shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 6104.2. Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons and may only be established within the zoning districts designated heavy industrial (H-I), light industrial (L-I) and commercial manufacturing (C-M) as defined in chapter 30 [chapter 28] of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.

29. 

Appendix D “Fire apparatus access roads,” section D, shall be amended to include:

Section D103.6.3, approved signs are to be spaced at twenty-five foot intervals.

Section D103.6.4. Curb markings. As an alternative to signs, where the premises have curbs, the words “fire lane, no parking” may be painted:

(a) in four inch white letters;

(b) on a red background;

(c) at twenty-five foot intervals.

Section 3. Fire service fees.

(1) The fire chief is hereby authorized to calculate fees for the following fire related services based on the equipment, materials and labor necessary in each instance to provide the fire service. The person in control of the property or the person owning the property, real or personal, involved shall be responsible to pay the amount charged for such services upon receipt of a bill.

(a) Response to and mitigation of a spill or release into the environment of a hazardous material as defined in chapter 50 of the International Fire Code.

(b) Response to and standby exceeding one (1) hour at the scene of a potential release of a hazardous material as defined in chapter 50 of the International Fire Code.

(c) Response to and mitigation of an unauthorized open burning associated with land clearing or demolition activities.

(2) The following fees are hereby set for the following fire services or occurrence:

		Service Fees
(a)	Annual inspection fee required for target hazards including but not limited to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and other such properties which require multiple inspections within the year	$250.00
(b)	Annual inspection fee required for state licensed properties which require a single inspection per year	$50.00
(c)	Fee schedule for installation and/or removal of fuel storage tanks and dispensing units:
	First tank	$200.00
	Each additional tank	$75.00
	Each dispensing unit	$50.00
(d)	Failure to immediately notify the fire official of any disconnection and/or interruption of any fire protection system. This shall also include any fire protection system found to be unsafe, impaired, or inoperable	$500.00

30. Section D103.6 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2. Approved signs are to be spaced at twenty-five foot intervals.

31. 

Section D103.6.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section D103.6.3 Curb markings. As an alternative to signs, where the premises have curbs, the words “FIRE LANE, NO PARKING” may be painted:

(a) In four-inch white letters;

(b) On a red background;

(c) At twenty-five foot intervals.

(Ordinance 96-66, sec. 2, adopted 11/5/96; Ordinance 98-68, sec. 2, adopted 11/3/98; Ordinance 00-66, sec. 1, adopted 8/29/00; Ordinance 00-66, sec. 1, adopted 8/29/00; Ordinance 00-67, sec. 1, adopted 8/29/00; Ordinance 03-078, sec. 2, adopted 10/7/03; Ordinance 04-002, sec. 1, adopted 1/20/04; 1978 Code, sec. 10-2; Ordinance 07-020, sec. 1, adopted 3/6/07; Ordinance 10-058, sec. 2, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 10-075, sec. 2, adopted 9/14/10; Ordinance 12-098, sec. 1, adopted 12/18/12; Ordinance 17-009, sec. 2, adopted 2/7/17)