(a) 
The purpose of this article is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard life, health and public welfare, for the protection of property as it relates to these safeguards; regulating and governing the safeguarding of 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 in the city; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
(b) 
A certain document, of which a copy is on file in the office of the city secretary being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including appendix chapters B–G as published by the International Code Congress, be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the city in the state, regulating and governing the safeguarding of 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 in the city; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
(c) 
The International Fire Code adopted in this section is amended as hereinafter set out:
(1) 
Section 101.1 Insert: City of Brownfield.
(2) 
Section 109.3 Insert "misdemeanor" offense punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(3) 
Section 111.4 Insert: $1.00 and $2,000.00 respectively.
(4) 
That the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2021 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
(A) 
Section 3204.3.1.1 and Section 3204.3.1.1.3 (geographical limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited): All areas within 300 feet of areas zoned for residential use in the Brownfield Zoning Ordinance.
(B) 
Section 3404.2.9.6.1.1 (geographical limits in which the storage of class I and class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited): All areas within 300 feet of areas zoned for residential use in the Brownfield Zoning Ordinance.
(C) 
Section 3406.2.4.4 (geographical limits in which the storage of class I and class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited): All areas within 300 feet of areas zoned for residential use in the Brownfield Zoning Ordinance.
(D) 
Section 3804.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas): All areas within 300 feet of areas zoned for residential or commercial use in the Brownfield Zoning Ordinance.
(Ordinance 2040 adopted 6/6/13; Ordinance 2136 adopted 7/6/2023)
(a) 
The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention in the fire department of the city which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department.
(b) 
The chief (or fire marshal) in charge of the bureau of fire prevention shall be appointed by the city manager on the basis of examination to determine his qualifications. His appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service, and he shall be removed from office at any time for any reason by the city council.
(c) 
The chief of the fire department may appoint such members of the fire department as inspectors and investigators as shall from time to time be necessary.
(d) 
A report of the bureau of fire prevention shall be made annually and transmitted to the chief executive officer of the municipality; it shall contain all proceedings under this article, with such statistics as the chief of the fire department may wish to include therein; the chief of the fire department shall also recommend any amendments to the code which, in his judgment, shall be desirable.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-2; Ordinance 1833 adopted 6/17/99; Ordinance adopting Code)
Municipality.
As used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Brownfield, Texas.
Corporation Counsel.
As used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the city attorney.
Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
As used in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the fire marshal.
Fire Prevention Code.
The National Fire Protection Standard No. 1 as adopted by the City of Brownfield.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-3; Ordinance 1833 adopted 6/17/99)
The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the chief of the bureau of fire prevention thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-7)
The city manager, the chief of the fire department and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-8)
The city hereby offers a reward of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) to any person, other than police and fire fighting personnel, who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons committing the crime of arson within the corporate limits of the City of Brownfield. The reward shall be a standing offer, and shall be paid out of the general fund of the city. The reward shall, to the extent allowed by state law and at the request of the person receiving the award, be paid anonymously. The city council shall be the sole judge in determining eligibility for the reward.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-9; Ordinance adopting Code)
It shall be unlawful for any person to take any water whatsoever from any fire hydrant in the city without written permission from the city superintendent; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the fire department.
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-10)
(a) 
A person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in Section 1.109 of this code. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
(b) 
In addition to proceeding under authority of subsection (a) above, the city is entitled to pursue all other criminal and civil remedies to which it is entitled under authority of state statutes or other ordinances.
(Ordinance 1833 adopted 6/17/99)