The city's fire official(s) shall have the authority and power to enforce all provisions of this article, including but not limited to the International Fire Code (IFC).
(Ordinance 2024-13 adopted 7/22/2024)
The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, and appendices B, C, D, E and H thereto, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., an authentic copy of which has been filed with the fire code official, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter, save and except those provisions amended in section 5.02.002.
(1988 Code, ch. 5, sec. 9.01; Ordinance 1996-09, adopted 6/11/96; Ordinance 2006-08, sec. 1(9.01), adopted 4/25/06; 2010 Code, sec. 18-53; Ordinance 2017-19, sec. 1 (18-23), adopted 11/13/17; Ordinance 2019-06 adopted 2/25/19; Ordinance 2019-09 adopted 4/22/19; Ordinance 2024-13 adopted 7/22/2024)
The following sections of the code adopted in section 5.02.001 are amended in the following respects:
(1)
Subsection 101.1 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of El Campo, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2)
Subsection 105.6 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in sections; 105.6.6; 105.6.8; 105.6.14; 105.6.20; 105.6.30; and 105.6.40.
(A)
105.6.6 Combustible dust-producing operations. A biannual operational permit is required to operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing combustible dust as defined in Chapter 2.
(B)
105.6.8 Compressed gases. A biannual operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
Table 105.6.8 Permit Amounts for Compressed Gases | |
|---|---|
Type of Gas | Amount (cubic feet at NTP) |
Carbon Dioxide used in carbon dioxide enrichment systems | 875 (100 lbs.) |
Carbon dioxide used in insulated liquid carbon dioxide beverage dispensing applications | 875 (100 lbs.) |
Corrosive | 200 |
Flammable (except cryogenic fluids and liquefied petroleum gases) | 200 |
Highly toxic | Any amount |
Inert and simple asphyxiant | 6,000 |
Oxidizing (including oxygen) | 504 |
Pyrophoric | Any amount |
Toxic | Any amount |
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3. | |
(C)
105.6.14 Explosives. A biannual operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, pyrotechnic special effects materials, or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 56.
Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section 5606.
(D)
105.6.20 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20 of the 2018 IFC.
(E)
105.6.30 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors.
(F)
105.6.40 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material.
(3)
Subsection 105.7 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
105.7 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.7.1; 105.7.2; 105.7.3; 105.7.4; 105.7.7; 105.7.8; 105.7.9; 105.7.10; 105.7.12; 105.7.13; 105.7.16; 105.7.19; 105.7.20; 105.7.21; 105.7.23; 105.7.24; 105.7.25.
(A)
105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an automatic fire-extinguishing system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(B)
105.7.2 Battery systems. A construction permit is required to install stationary storage battery systems regulated by section 1206.2.
(C)
105.7.3 Capacitor energy storage systems. A construction permit is required to install capacitor energy storage systems regulated by Section 1206.3.
(D)
105.7.4 Compressed gases. Where the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105.6.4, a construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system.
Exceptions:
(E)
105.7.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(F)
105.7.8 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(G)
105.7.9 Flammable and combustible liquids. A construction permit is required:
1.
To install, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids.
2.
To install, construct or alter tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
3.
To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank.
(H)
105.7.10 Fuel cell power systems. A construction permit is required to install stationary fuel cell power systems.
(I)
105.7.12 Gates or barricades across fire apparatus access roads. A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access road.
(J)
105.7.13 Hazardous materials. A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 50 where the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amount listed in Table 105.6.20.
Exceptions:
(K)
105.7.16 LP-gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(L)
105.7.19 Private fire hydrants. A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of private fire hydrants. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(M)
105.7.20 Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Construction permits are required for installation of or alteration to smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be an alteration and does not require a permit.
(N)
105.7.21 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A construction permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit.
(O)
105.7.23 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of a spray room, dip tank or booth. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(P)
105.7.24 Standpipe systems. A construction permit is required for the installation, modification, or removal from service of a standpipe system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(Q)
105.7.25 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy, or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2).
Exceptions:
1.
Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2.
Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral services.
3.
Tents and awnings open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
3.1. | Individual tents shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2). |
3.2. | The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total. |
3.3. | A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to structures and other tents shall be maintained. |
(4)
Subsection 105.7.26 is hereby added to provide as follows:
105.7.26 Underground private fire mains. A construction permit is required for the installation of underground private fire mains. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit.
(5)
Subsection 108.6 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
108.6 Overcrowding. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code or the technical codes therein adopted and amended, whenever the fire code official shall deem that a dangerous or unlawful number of persons are accumulated in any building or premises, or on any property or in any area of a building, premises or property, the fire code official shall immediately notify the owner or the person in control of the building, premises or property to have the condition corrected immediately. If the condition is not immediately corrected, the fire code official shall order the building, premises or property or area closed and all occupants to be vacated until such condition is corrected.
(6)
Subsection 110.3.5 is hereby added to provide as follows:
110.3.5 Time limit. Except as provided otherwise under chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, a time limit, not to exceed fifteen working days, from the date any order or notice has been issued is permitted for compliance. Dependent upon the hazard and condition created by the violation, the fire code official may limit the compliance time to fewer than fifteen days. An extension of time, for a period to be determined by the fire code official, may be allowed for compliance with conditions or correction of violations provided the extension is requested in writing, to the fire code official, and justifiable cause is demonstrated. If the extension is not permitted by the fire code official, such refusal shall be in writing and shall contain the reasons for refusal.
(7)
Subsection 110.4 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this chapter, this code or any amendment thereto or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, of a permit or certificate issued under provisions of this code or of a decision of the board of adjustments, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, or the owner of the building or premises or part thereof where anything in violation of this chapter shall be permitted to exist, or any person, contractor, agency or corporation employed in connection therewith, or any driver, owner or operator of any material, vehicle, tank, trailer or piece of equipment who may have assisted in the commission of such violation, shall be subject to a fine as set forth in Section 1.01.009 of this Code of Ordinances and any fine as allowable per Texas Local Government Code and State Law. Each day that a violation continues or each occurrence of any violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
(8)
Subsection 112.4 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
112.4 Failure to comply. It shall be unlawful for any person to 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.
(9)
Subsection 112.5 is hereby added to provide as follows:
112.5 Condemnation tags. The fire code official may affix a condemnation tag prohibiting the use of any equipment, operation or procedure which he determines to be unsafe or defective or which creates a fire hazard. When affixed, such tag may be removed only by the fire code official and may be removed only when the hazard to which the order pertains has been corrected in an approved manner. Until removed, that item or device, operation or procedure, which has caused the hazard, shall not be used or permitted to be used. It shall be unlawful to remove such condemnation tag without the required authorization.
(10)
Section 202. The definition of Foster Care Facilities in section 202 is hereby deleted.
(11)
Section 202. The definition of Institutional Group I-2 in section 202 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than five persons who are not capable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but is not limited to, the following: |
Detoxification facilities |
Hospitals |
Nursing homes |
Psychiatric hospitals |
Occupancy conditions. Buildings of Group I-2 shall be classified as one of the following occupancy conditions: |
Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care, but do not provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or inpatient stabilization units for psychiatric or detoxification treatment, including, but not limited to, nursing homes. |
Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care and could provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or inpatient stabilization units for psychiatric or detoxification treatment, including, but not limited to, hospitals. |
Five or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code, provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3 or with section P2904 of the International Residential Code. |
(12)
Section 202 is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
FOSTER HOME. A residential dwelling licensed by the state, including, but not limited to, a foster home, as such term is defined by V.T.C.A., Texas Health and Safety Code [Human Resources Code] section 42.002, in which custodial care is provided for six or less children under the age of 18.
(13)
Section 307 is hereby deleted and a new section 307 is provided as follows:
Section 307 Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces.
307.1 General. No person shall kindle or maintain any type of open fire or open burning, including bonfires or recreational fires, within the city. Such fires are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
Exceptions: This prohibition does not apply to the following:
a.
Live firefighting training conducted by the fire department in compliance with state commission on environmental quality regulations, air-curtain incinerators in compliance with state commission on environmental quality regulations, barbecue pits used for cooking, or portable outdoor fireplaces that comply with this section 307 that are used for warmth and have three sides and a spark arrestor.
b.
Open burning of brush on land that is greater than 60 acres.
a.
All open burning of brush in the City of El Campo shall be in accordance with the following restrictions:
i.
An open burning permit must be submitted to the City of El Campo's Department of Planning and Inspections and approved by the City's Fire Official and the Fire Chief.
ii.
The open burn permit fee is a $500 annual fee and $25 per burn fee.
iii.
Prior to each burn the individual conducting the burn or the property owner is required to show proof that all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements were met.
iv.
All open burning locations are subject to site approval by the City of El Campo Fire Marshal prior to burning.
v.
Burning is permitted only on sunny days between nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and three o'clock (3:00) p.m.
vi.
Burning is not permitted when the wind is in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
vii.
Burning is not permitted with in three hundred feet (300') of any building, structure or property line.
viii.
Brush shall be dry when burned and shall not exceed 20 cubic yards in size.
ix.
A fire extinguisher or garden hose or water source shall be available at the burning site.
x.
It is the responsibility of the individual conducting the burning and the owner of the property to satisfactorily determine that all conditions upon burning as noted above are complied with during any burning.
(14)
Subsection 503.1 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and with appendix D.
(15)
Subsection 503.2.4 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 25 feet with a minimum outside turning radius of 50 feet.
(16)
Subsection 503.2.7 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 10 percent.
Exception: The grade of the fire access road may exceed 10 percent with the approval of the fire code official based on the fire and rescue service's apparatus.
(17)
Subsection 503.2.8 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. Angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed eight degrees (8°).
(18)
Subsection 503.3 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
(1)
503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs, notices or markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. The owner, manager, or person in charge of any new or existing building or property for which fire lanes have been approved or required by the fire code official shall mark and maintain said fire lanes as provided in this subsection.
(A)
503.3.1 Curb marking. All curbs and curb ends shall be painted red with white lettering four inches (4") high with at least one half-inch (1/2") stroke, stating "NO PARKING FIRE LANE." Wording shall not be spaced more than fifty feet (50') apart.
(B)
503.3.2 Continuous curb unavailable. In areas where fire lanes are required but no continuous curb is available, one of the following methods shall be used, in conjunction with curb markings where possible, to indicate that the fire lane is continuous:
1.
503.3.2.1 Signs. Signs that comply with appendix D, section D103.6, shall be mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire lane, spaced no more than twenty-five feet (25') apart, and shall have lettering at least two inches (2") high with three-eighths inch (3/8") stroke.
2.
503.3.2.2 Stripes. From the point the fire lane begins to the point the fire lane ends, there shall be painted one continuous red stripe having a minimum width of at least six inches (6"). Fire lanes shall be stenciled every fifty feet (50') apart "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" with white lettering four inches (4") high with at least one half-inch (1/2") stroke. Fire lanes shall be so marked in accordance with appendix D, sections D103.6.1 and D103.6.2.
3.
503.3.2.3 Exempt locations. The fire code official is authorized to exempt the driving surface behind parking stalls and driving aisles from the requirement for markings and stripes.
(19)
Subsection 503.6 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
503.6 Security gates. The fire code official must approve the placement of any barriers, gates and blocking devices, and all other controlled vehicular access devices or systems, located at the entrances to streets, fire lanes, parking lots, access roads and driveways. Such approval will be granted whenever, in his opinion, such barriers meet the requirements of this chapter and do not cause an unreasonable threat to the health, safety and welfare of persons or property.
(A)
503.6.1 Whenever access to any public or private street, fire lane or other way allowing for vehicular access has barriers, gates, blocking devices or other controlled vehicular access devices or systems which make it difficult for fire apparatus, police patrol vehicles, ambulances and similar emergency type vehicles to pass, and where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving, firefighting or police purposes, application for and issuance of a permit by the fire code official must be obtained before installing, erecting, altering or maintaining such controlled vehicular access devices or systems.
(B)
503.6.2 The installation, construction, erection and maintenance of controlled vehicular access devices or systems requiring a permit as set forth in this section shall, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:
1.
Barriers across streets shall have a minimum unobstructed width of not less than 15 feet when opened.
2.
Electric barriers shall have an approved key lock box or some other type of system allowing access by the city fire department installed in an accessible approved location. The key box or other system shall contain keys, codes or devices to gain access through the barrier.
3.
Electric barriers shall have an emergency power backup or a manual disconnect.
4.
A padlock may be installed on all gates or barriers not equipped with automatic gate openers provided such padlock is approved by the fire code official.
(C)
503.6.3 The controlled vehicular access device or system must be properly installed, erected and maintained. The city reserves the right to remove any controlled vehicular access device or system whenever such removal is immediately necessary to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the general public and regardless of whether such device or system is permitted. In the event of removal, the city shall not be held liable for any resulting damage or destruction.
(20)
Section 510 is hereby deleted.
(21)
Subsection 905.8 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes are prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. The fire code official is authorized to approve dry standpipes where access to a portion of a single-story building at grade level is limited by the location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions and the dry standpipe hose connections are to be installed on the exterior only and at grade level adjacent to an access door.
(22)
Subsection 912.2.3 is hereby added to provide as follows:
912.2.3 Remote locations. Where fire department connections are located in fire vaults or where one fire department connection serves multiple buildings, the fire department connection shall be provided with a sign indicating the address to the building or buildings to which such connection serves. The sign shall have the address numbers at least six inches in height and the street name in letters at least two inches in height. All such signs shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official.
(23)
Subsection 1103.2 is hereby deleted.
(24)
Subsection 1103.4 is hereby deleted.
(25)
Subsection 1103.5 is hereby deleted.
(26)
Subsection 1103.6 is hereby deleted.
(27)
Section 1105 is hereby deleted.
(28)
Subsection 5601.1 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
5601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks and small arms ammunition.
Exceptions:
1.
The armed forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National Guard while performing official duties.
2.
Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States Pharmacopoeia.
3.
The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition when packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements.
4.
The possession, storage, and use of not more than 1 pound (0.454 kg) of commercially manufactured sporting black powder, 20 pounds (9 kg) of smokeless powder and 10,000 small arms primers for hand loading of small arms ammunition for personal consumption.
5.
The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
6.
Special industrial explosive devices which, in the aggregate, contain less than 50 pounds (23 kg) of explosive materials
7.
The use of fireworks by a railroad employee or other transportation agency employee for signal purposes or illumination.
8.
The sale or use of blank cartridges for a show, the theater, or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports.
9.
The possession, storage and use of blank industrial-power load cartridges when packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging regulations.
11.
Items preempted by federal regulations.
(29)
Subsection 5601.1.3 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, handling, and use of fireworks within the city are prohibited.
(A)
5601.1.3.1 Aiding minors. It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian of a minor child below the age of ten to permit or allow such minor child to possess, manufacture, store, sell, transport, handle, or use fireworks in violation of this code.
(B)
5601.1.3.3 Nuisance declaration. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, handling, or use of any fireworks within the city in violation of this code is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Except as provided in this subsection 5601.1.3.3, the fire official is directed and required to seize and cause to be safely destroyed any open packages of fireworks found in violation of this code, and any authorized member of the fire department or any police officer of the city or any other duly constituted peace officer is empowered to stop the transportation of and detain any fireworks being transported illegally or to close any building where any fireworks are being stored illegally until the fire official can be notified in order that such fireworks may be seized and destroyed in accordance with the terms of this section.
Exceptions:
1.
The storage and use of fireworks for fireworks displays as permitted in section 5608.
2.
The transportation of fireworks 1.4G by motor vehicles that meet federal, state, and city requirements for transporting fireworks 1.4G is allowed, provided that such vehicles shall be equipped with at least one ten-pound fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing Type B fires, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association. A motor vehicle used for the transportation of fireworks shall display signs on both sides of such vehicle reading "Fireworks." The sign shall consist of a white background and red letters at least six inches in height with a minimum width of three-fourths of an inch.
Affirmative defense: It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of fireworks that a person was operating or was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was being operated in a public place, and the fireworks were not in the passenger area of the motor vehicle. For the purposes of this section, the "passenger area" of a motor vehicle means the area of the motor vehicle designed for the seating of the operator and the passengers of the vehicle. The term does not include: (1) a locked glove compartment or similar locked storage area; (2) the trunk of a vehicle; or (3) the area behind the last upright seat of a vehicle that does not have a trunk. |
(30)
Subsection 5601.1.6 is hereby added to provide as follows:
5601.1.6 Injunctive relief. Notwithstanding any provision of this code, the city attorney is authorized to:
(A)
File suit on behalf of the city, for such injunctive relief as may be necessary to prevent unlawful possession, manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, handling, or use of fireworks within the city limits;
(B)
Aid the fire official in the discharging of his duties; and
(C)
Prevent any person from interfering with the seizure and destruction of such fireworks in accordance with the laws of the state.
(31)
Subsection 5601.2.4 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by section 5601.2, the applicant shall submit proof of general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property that arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit.
(32)
Subsection 5601.2.4.2 is hereby deleted.
(33)
Subsection 5601.4 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
5601.4 Qualifications. Before a permit is issued, as required by section 5601.2, for magazines, blasting, fireworks display or pyrotechnic special effect operations, the applicant shall submit proof that such applicant has met state licensing and permit requirements. The names of the experienced operators shall be designated on the permit issued. Persons in charge of magazines, blasting, fireworks display or pyrotechnic special effect operations shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs that impair sensory or motor skills, shall be not less than 21 years of age and shall demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions related to the storage, handling or use of explosives, explosive materials or fireworks.
(34)
Section 5608.2 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
5608.2 Permit application. Prior to issuing permits for a fireworks display, plans for the display, plans for the fireworks inspections of the display site and demonstrations of the display operations shall be approved. An applicant for a firework display permit shall first make written application for a permit at least ten days in advance of the date of the proposed display. A plan establishing procedures to follow and actions to be taken in the event that a shell fails to ignite in, or discharge from, a mortar or fails to function over the fallout area or other malfunctions shall be provided to the fire code official. A permit shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed 24 hours. No permit shall authorize more than two displays in each 24-hour period. The transfer of a permit issued pursuant to this section is prohibited.
(35)
Table C.102.1 of appendix C is hereby amended to provide as follows:
Table C.102.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Fire-Flow Requirements (gpm) | Minimum Number of Hydrants | Average Spacing Between Hydrantsa, b, c (feet) | |
COMMERCIAL | RESIDENTIAL | ||
1,750 or less | 1 | 300 | 500 |
2,000-2,250 | 2 | 300 | 500 |
2,500 | 3 | 300 | 500 |
3,000 | 3 | 300 | 500 |
3,500-4,000 | 4 | 300 | 500 |
4,500-5,000 | 5 | 300 | 500 |
5,500 | 6 | 300 | 500 |
6,000 | 6 | 300 | 500 |
6,500-7,000 | 7 | 300 | 500 |
7,500 or more | 8 or moree | 300 | 500 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. | |||
a.
Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
b.
Where streets are provided with median dividers which can be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrants spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute and 400 feet for higher fire-flow requirements.
c.
Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.
d.
Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
e.
One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.
(37)
Subsection D103.3 of appendix D is hereby amended to provide as follows:
D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 25 feet with a minimum outside turning radius of 50 feet.
(38)
Subsection D103.5(1) of appendix D is hereby amended to provide as follows:
D103.5(1) The minimum gate width shall be 15 feet (4572 mm).
(39)
Subsection D104.3 of appendix D is hereby amended to provide as follows:
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to approve a reduced distance between fire apparatus accesses where topography would prevent meeting the distance requirement and where the reduction will not pose a threat to public safety.
(41)
Subsection D107.1 of appendix D is hereby amended to provide as follows:
D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads, and shall meet the requirements of section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1.
If all dwelling units on a single or private accessway are protected by an approved residential sprinkler system, access from two directions shall not be required; or
2.
In developments in which fire sprinkler systems are not provided in all dwelling units but are served by an approved main access road having two unobstructed traffic lanes maintaining a minimum width of 36 feet to a point of intersection with the first through roadway into the development, access from two directions shall not be required; or
3.
If the total number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road is increased above 30 but fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as reflected on a city-approved conceptual plan, the required access from two directions may not be required if approved by the fire code official.
(1988 Code, ch. 5, sec. 9.02; Ordinance 1996-09, adopted 6/11/96; Ordinance 2006-08, sec. 1(9.02), adopted 4/25/06; 2010 Code, sec. 18-54; Ordinance 2017-19, sec. 1 (18-24), adopted 11/13/17; Ordinance 2019-06 adopted 2/25/19; Ordinance 2019-09 adopted 4/22/19; Ordinance 2020-01 adopted 1/13/20; Ordinance 2024-13 adopted 7/22/2024)
Fees for required fire permits are as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(Ordinance 2017-19, sec. 1 (18-25), adopted 11/13/17; Ordinance 2024-13 adopted 7/22/2024)