There is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property, that certain code known as the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, and appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N to the same extent as if such code were copied verbatim in this article, subject to local amendments as set forth in this article. Copies of the code and the amendments thereto, as referenced herein, are on file in the office of the city clerk for permanent record and inspection. These copyrighted standards and recommendations are adopted and designated as the official fire code of the city, except to the extent they are in conflict with any controlling federal or state law. The standards are published by and are available from the International Code Council, Country Club Hills, Illinois. A copy of the 2021 International Fire Code along with a copy of the amendments adopted herein shall be kept in each of the following locations: The city library, the city clerk's office, the city fire marshal's office, the office of the city building official.
(Ordinance 2010-028, sec. 6, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-025, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 12-51; Ordinance 2023-017 adopted 4/10/2023)
(a) 
Jurisdiction
means the corporate city limits.
(b) 
Fire code official or fire chief
means the fire marshal of the city fire department.
(c) 
Person
means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity.
(Ordinance 2010-028, sec. 6, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-025, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 12-52)
The 2021 International Fire Code shall be amended as set forth in Ordinance 2023-017 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
(Ordinance 2010-028, sec. 6, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-025, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 12-53; Ordinance 2020-052 adopted 10/12/20; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code; Ordinance 2023-017 adopted 4/10/2023)
(a) 
Required fire plans review fees.
(1) 
Underground fire main plan:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. A plan shall be submitted to the city for review on the installation and modification of all underground fire mains.
(2) 
Above-ground fire systems:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. An approved third-party plans review is required when the installation or relocation of sprinkler heads exceeds twenty (20) heads. An approved list of third-party fire protection engineers will be provided upon request.
(3) 
Fire alarm systems:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. An approved third-party plans review is required when the installation or relocation of devices exceeds ten (10) devices. An approved list of third-party fire protection engineers will be provided upon request.
(b) 
Required fire construction permit fees.
(1) 
Underground fire main:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. A construction permit shall be required for the installation or modification of any underground fire main.
(2) 
Above-ground fire sprinkler systems:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(3) 
Fire alarm systems:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(4) 
Fixed fire extinguishing system:
As set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(5) 
Flammable and combustible liquids:
A construction permit is required to install or remove any above- or below-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank(s). A fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code will be assessed.
(6) 
LP-gas:
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to an LP-gas system. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(7) 
Spraying or dipping:
A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(8) 
Standpipe systems:
A construction permit is required to install a standpipe system. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(c) 
Required fire operational permit fees.
(1) 
Explosives:
(A) 
A permit is required. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(B) 
Exception: No permit fee is assessed for public fireworks displays where admission is free to the public.
(2) 
Fire hydrants and valves:
(A) 
A permit is required. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(B) 
Exceptions:
(i) 
A permit is not required for authorized employees of the city to use or operate fire hydrants or valves in performance of their duties.
(ii) 
A fire permit is not required for a “meter on a fire hydrant” that is installed in accordance with a billing arrangement through the city water billing department and/or the Lamar County Water Supply District. The fire code official shall be notified of all meters installed on fire hydrants.
(3) 
Hot work operations:
An operational permit is required for hot work during public exhibitions and demonstrations. The fee is as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(4) 
Open burning:
Following the review of the application for open burning, an operational permit is required to kindle or maintain any fire defined as “open burning” in the city, except for a training fire conducted by the city fire department. No fee will be assessed for permits.
(A) 
Agricultural burn permits shall be issued by the fire code official for property that is a minimum of ten (10) acres in size and is zoned agricultural by the city. An agricultural burn permit will be valid for one (1) full year and no fee will be assessed for its issuance. Only brush, limbs, trees and other natural vegetation may be burned at the discretion of the fire code official, as long as such material is generated from that property on which it is to be burned.
(B) 
Standard burn permits shall be issued by the fire code official for disposal and recreational fires. Only brush, limbs, trees and clean, untreated lumber may be burned.
(Ordinance 2010-028, sec. 6, adopted 8/23/10; 1988 Code, sec. 12-54; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)