[Amended 11-21-2022]
The entire City shall be known and referred to as the "Fire
District."
[Amended 9-2-2014 by Ord.
No. 12-14; 11-21-2022]
Frequency of fire prevention inspections. In accord with § SPS
314.01(13)(b)7, Wis. Adm. Code, fire prevention inspections of all
public buildings and places of employment in the City shall be conducted
at least once per calendar year or more often as is ordered by the
Fire Department; provided, however, that the interval between each
such inspection shall not exceed 15 months.
A. Means of egress.
(1) Required exit signs shall be illuminated at all times.
(2) At every required exit doorway, and whenever otherwise required to
clearly indicate the direction of egress, an approved exit sign shall
be provided from all areas.
(3) In the interior stairways, the floor level leading directly to the
exterior shall be clearly indicated.
(4) All exit aisles shall be maintained clear and unobstructed and be
a minimum of 36 inches wide.
(5) Exit hardware shall be maintained.
(6) Every door which serves as a required exit door or an exit access
door serving any area, room, public passageway, stairway or building
that can accommodate 100 persons shall have such fastenings or hardware
that can be opened from the inside by pushing against a single bar
or plate.
(7) Every exit door, exit access door, and egress paths to those doors
shall be free from obstructions. Doors shall be unlocked when the
building is occupied. No locking hardware requiring a key, padlock,
chains, or other nonapproved locking devices shall be used.
(8) Storage is not permitted on rescue platforms.
B. Fire protection systems.
(1) Fire extinguishers.
(a)
Where required. In all buildings and structures provided for
under the fire codes of the state and the City, a minimum size of
2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher shall be installed in a visible and easily
accessible location.
(b)
Fire extinguishers shall be serviced and tagged annually and
have the appropriate six-year maintenance and twelve-year hydro test
if required.
(c)
Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from
view.
(d)
Handheld fire extinguishers not housed in cabinets shall be
installed on supplied hangers or brackets.
(e)
Fire extinguishers weighing less than 40 pounds shall be installed
so that the top is no more than five feet above the floor.
(f)
Clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor
shall never be less than four inches.
(2) Fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
(a)
The building owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the
fire alarm and smoke detection systems are always maintained in an
operable condition.
(b)
Operational tests are required monthly.
(c)
Fire alarm panels shall be kept locked at all times to prevent
tampering.
(d)
Records of testing and maintenance are required to be maintained.
(e)
Landlords shall be responsible for all batteries and maintenance
of smoke detectors in their buildings.
(f)
A detailed plan of the facility and alarm system components
shall be readily available near the main entrance by the annunciator
panel or other area approved by the Fire Department.
(g)
A detailed floor plan shall be submitted in an electronic format
to the Fire Department for the purpose of pre-planning in the event
of an emergency at the occupancy.
(h)
Smoke detectors shall be replaced every 10 years with a tamper-proof
detector.
(i)
The building owner shall be responsible for ensuring that the
carbon monoxide detectors are maintained in an operable condition
at all times.
(j)
Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained
in accordance with § 101.647(2) through (6).
(k)
Carbon monoxide detectors shall replaced every 10 years.
(3) Automatic fire sprinkler systems.
(a)
All fire sprinkler systems shall be inspected and maintained
in accordance with (IAW) NFPA 25.
(b)
Noted deficiencies by contractors shall be corrected.
(c)
Any person doing work must posses a valid Wisconsin Sprinkler
License.
(d)
Complex systems with three or more risers shall have a diagram
in the sprinkler room indicating area covered.
(e)
Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall have a five-inch Storz
connector for demands larger than 500 gallons per minute (GPM).
(f)
FDC shall not be located more than 200 feet from a fire hydrant.
(g)
Water supplies for occupancies requiring additional water as
specified in NFPA 1142 Table G.4.2(b), (c), (d), and (e) may require
additional water sources on site.
(h)
All inlets to the FDC shall be installed so that they face the
fire apparatus access road.
(i)
A weatherproof horn/strobe alarm shall be installed above the
FDC connection to indicate a water flow.
(j)
All fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored.
(k)
All fire sprinkler systems shall be serviced and tagged annually
with a copy of the test record in a plastic sleeve at the main riser.
(l)
The Fire Department shall be notified if the system is shut
off or impaired.
(m)
There shall be a minimum of 18 inches of clearance below all
sprinkler heads.
(n)
Sprinkler heads shall be kept free of accumulation of dust,
dirt, paint, or other substances that may impair its operation.
(o)
Any defective, painted, showing signs of corrosion, or damaged
sprinkler heads are required to be immediately replaced upon finding.
(p)
Companies installing, servicing, or testing fire sprinkler systems
shall submit records of such work to the Hudson Fire Department for
review.
(q)
The Fire Chief may approve the removal of a nonrequired system
based on their discretion. If approved, all components of the system
shall be removed.
(4) Standpipe systems.
(a)
Standpipe systems may be required in new commercial and residential
structures that are three stories in height and shall be required
in structures that are four or more stories in height. The Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or their designee shall approve all systems.
(b)
An automatic water supply for a wet standpipe system shall be
designed to provide not less than the flowing capacity from top outlets
at not less than 65 pounds per square inch (psi) flowing pressure
for a period of 30 minutes; 500 GPM for a single standpipe; 750 GPM
for two interconnected standpipes; and 1,000 GPM for larger systems.
(c)
All standpipe and hose systems shall be inspected and maintained
in accordance with the NFPA 25 Standard.
(5) Inspection, testing, maintenance, interferences, tampering or removal
of all fire protection equipment.
(a)
Fire protection system. All approved devices, equipment and
systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate
an alarm, extinguish, or control a fire, control, or manage smoke
and products of a fire or any combination thereof.
(b)
Owner or operators shall be responsible for the condition, testing,
and maintenance of all their fire protection systems and any other
firefighting equipment.
(c)
Owners or operators of all fire protection systems and any other
firefighting equipment shall maintain the systems in good operating
condition.
(d)
All fire protection systems and other firefighting equipment
shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the
adopted standards and good engineering practices.
(e)
The local Fire Department shall be notified whenever any fire
protection system or any other firefighting equipment is shut down
or impaired and when it is placed back in service. The owner shall
arrange for immediate and continual servicing or repair of the impaired
fire protection system or firefighting equipment until it is placed
back in operation.
(f)
No person shall interfere with, tamper with, or remove any fire
protection system, emergency lighting system, fire hydrant, or any
other firefighting equipment without first obtaining a written approval
from the Fire Chief.
C. Commercial cooking equipment.
(1) The hood, exhaust, and fire protection systems shall meet the requirements
set forth in NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection
of Commercial Cooking Operations and the Wis. Adm. Code.
(2) Cooking equipment involving vegetable oil or animal fats shall be
protected by a Class K rated portable fire extinguisher provided within
30 feet travel distance.
(3) Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced every six
months and after activation of the system. All systems shall be tagged
and records maintained.
(4) The actuation of commercial cooking equipment fire-suppression system
shall automatically shut down the fuel and/or electrical power supply
to the cooking equipment and activate the buildings fire alarm system.
Reset shall be manual. A written record shall be maintained and available
to the AHJ.
(5) Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, and ducts shall be cleaned to
prevent the accumulation of grease. Cleaning shall be recorded, and
such records shall be maintained on the premises.
(6) Excess grease and dirt shall not be allowed to accumulate on the
equipment or on or in any part of the hood system.
(7) Companies servicing or cleaning hood systems shall submit the service
or maintenance records to the Hudson Fire Department at least quarterly
for review.
(8) Noted deficiencies by contractors shall be corrected.
D. Electrical.
(1) Extension cords shall not be substituted for permanent wiring placed
under doors or floor coverings and may not be attached to any building
or structure.
(2) The front of electrical service equipment (panels) shall have a clear
working space of not less than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in depth,
and 78 inches in height.
(3) Extension cords shall be of a three-prong UL-approved grounding type
when used in conjunction with devices equipped with three-prong grounding-type
attachment plugs.
(4) Multi-outlet assemblies, surge protectors and relocatable power taps
may not be attached to any structure or permanently mounted to any
surface unless listed for the purpose. Multi-outlet assemblies, surge
protectors and relocatable power taps may not be daisy-chained.
E. FD Key Box.
(1) A FD Key Box shall be installed on all new mercantile, commercial,
and business occupied buildings. Multiunit residential structures
that have restricted access through locked doors and have a common
corridor for access to living units shall be equipped with a Tru-Lock
brand approved by the Fire Department.
(2) The Tru-Lock box shall be installed in a location that is approved
by the Fire Department and shall be installed prior to the issuance
of any occupancy permit.
(3) Location. The Tru-Lock box shall be at or near the recognized public
entrance of a building, five feet to seven feet from the ground. No
steps, displays, signs, or other fixtures, structures, or protrusions
shall be located around or under the box as to limit its access.
(4) All required Tru-Lock box(s) shall be installed and have the proper
keys prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
(5) Boxes can be obtained from Tru-Lock Security 2080 Truax Blvd. Eau
Claire, WI 54703, (715) 835-1540.
F. Fire doors.
(1) Listed closing devices and hardware shall be maintained on all fire
doors.
(2) All horizontal or vertical sliding and rolling fire doors shall be
inspected and tested annually to check for proper operation and full
closure.
(3) Resetting of the release mechanism shall be done IAW the manufacturer's
instructions.
(4) A written record shall be maintained and shall be available to the
AHJ.
G. Miscellaneous.
(1) Grills. For other than one- and two-family dwellings, no hibachi,
gas-fired grill, charcoal grill, or other similar devices used for
cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used, or kindled
on any balcony or under any overhang portion or within 10 feet of
any structure. Listed electrical ranges, grills, or similar apparatus
shall be permitted. (See NFPA 1; 2006; p. 142.)
(2) Flammable liquids are not allowed to be stored in basements.
(3) Exterior doors shall be labeled when hazardous materials or conditions
are present to alert emergency personnel.
(4) The AHJ may require signs labeling interior doors, e.g., mechanical
rooms (utilities).
(5) No one shall cover, block, obstruct or in any way prevent free access
by the Fire Department to any fire hydrant within the City.
(6) No one shall, unless an alternate route or temporary access is provided,
block or obstruct any road, street or alley which could cause or prevent
any police or fire vehicle from reaching any lot or building within
the City.
(7) No person shall build, operate, or maintain any light propane bulk
plant (commonly known as "LP gas") within the City.
(8) No person shall install, use or maintain an outdoor wood-fired furnace
in the City of Hudson.
(9) Large box commercial.
(a)
For all large retail, wholesale, and warehouse commercial facilities
that exceed 20,000 square feet, a floor plan shall be approved by
the Fire Department showing the locations of wing stacks, end caps,
or other islands of product that may be positioned in aisles.
(10)
Fire apparatus access roads.
(a)
General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(b)
Where required. Fire apparatus roads shall be required for every
building subject to review under International Building Code hereinafter
constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story
is located more than 150 feet from Fire Department vehicle access.
(c)
Width. The approved width of a fire apparatus access road shall
be not less than 20 feet.
(d)
Vertical clearance. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet six inches.
(e)
Permissible modifications. Vertical clearances or widths required
by this section shall be increased when, in the opinion of the Chief,
vertical clearances or other widths are not adequate to provide fire
apparatus access.
(f)
Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained
to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided
with a surface to provide hard all-weather driving capabilities.
(g)
Turning radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road shall be as approved by the Chief.
(h)
Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road shall not
exceed the maximum approved by the Chief.
(i)
Obstruction. The required width of any fire apparatus access
road shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles.
Minimum required widths and clearances established under this section
shall be always maintained.
(j)
Signs. When required, approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to
identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof, or both.
(11)
Pallets and combustible storage.
(a)
Pallets shall not be stored closer than 30 feet from a building
or in piles higher than 20 feet.
(b)
The owner or occupant of any commercial property shall have
an approved plan by the Fire Department for outside storage of combustible/salvage
materials.
H. Application. All nonresidential structures in the City of Hudson are subject to §
106-24A through
G and
J.
I. Application to residential rental properties with three or more units.
(1) All residential rental properties are subject to §
106-24A through
G of this section.
(2) Residential rental properties shall also comply with the following:
(a)
Dryers shall be vented outside with rigid or semirigid pipe.
(b)
Dryer pipes shall be cleaned and inspected annually or as needed.
(c)
Self-closing fire doors shall be tested and maintained.
(d)
Required FD Key Box by the AHJ shall have keys to access the
building and alarm panel and sprinkler riser room. At no time shall
an alarm panel or riser room doors be left unlocked.
J. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter
for which a penalty is not otherwise established by this section shall
be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000 each day a violation
exists shall constitute a separate offense.