The bound volumes containing the code known as the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition, of the International Conference of Building Officials, including Appendices I-A, II-B, II-F, II-G, III-A, III-B, III-C, V-A and Division VI Appendices, together with the local amendments as set forth herein, shall constitute the laws of the borough relating to conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.
(Ord. 833 § 44, 2009; Ord. 688 § 4, 2000)
The chief of the fire department shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code adopted by this chapter 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 is observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. The particulars of the modifications, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the chief of the fire department thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department, and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
(Ord. 688 § 4, 2000)
Whenever the chief of the fire department disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decisions of the chief of the fire department to the borough manager within 30 days from the date of the decision. The appellant shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee of $50.00 to the borough for processing the appeal, and the filing fee shall be deposited with the building official.
(Ord. 688 § 4, 2000)
Section 105.8 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by deleting all required permits except the following:
a.2. Aircraft refueling vehicles.
c.1. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.
e.1. Explosives and blasting agents.
f.1. Fire hydrants and water-control valves.
f.2. Fireworks.
0.1. Opening burning.
p.3. Pyrotechnical special effects material.
(Ord. 688 § 4, 2000; Formerly § 18.16.105.8)