A. 
The Fire Inspector or Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspector shall survey each commercial, industrial, business, mercantile, storage, institutional or educational establishment, multiple dwelling or any other structure and shall specify suitable fire-detecting devices and extinguishing appliances and other firesafety devices which shall be provided. Such devices or appliances may consist of automatic fire alarm systems, automatic sprinklers or water-spray systems, standpipes and hoses, fixed or portable fire extinguishers of a type suitable for the likely probable class of fire, exit lights, emergency lighting units or panic hardware.
B. 
Every application for a building permit for the construction, reconstruction, addition or change in use of any building or structure shall meet the fire and safety requirements of the chart appended herein as Table I,[1] as well as any additional requirements deemed necessary for the safety of persons and property by the Fire Inspector or Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspectors, and said requirements shall be made a condition of the permit.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table I, Fire Prevention Device Requirements, is included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
Sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire detection systems and other fire-protective or extinguishing systems and other firesafety devices which have been installed in compliance with any permit or order or because of any law or ordinance shall be maintained in operative condition at all times, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant to reduce the effectiveness of the protection so required, except that this shall not prohibit the owner or occupant from temporarily reducing or discontinuing the protection where necessary to make tests, repairs, alterations or additions. The Fire Inspector shall be notified before such tests, repairs, alterations or additions are commenced if the work is not to be completed within a twenty-four-hour period.
B. 
Sprinkler systems, fire detection systems and other fire-protective or extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or successor standards adopted by New York State and/or National Fire Protection Association standards by a qualified inspector or at intervals more frequent as required by the Fire Inspector or by other sections of this Part 2 or by other laws or ordinances.
C. 
Heat, smoke, flame detectors, water flow devices and similar devices shall be maintained in a proper operating condition at all times. Such systems shall be installed and maintained in order to prevent "false alarms." A "false alarm" is the sounding of the alarm and the dispatching of the Fire Department to a condition which is unnecessary (i.e., no fire, no smoke condition, not a good intent call, etc.). Multiple false alarms will be considered as not maintaining the fire alarm system in proper working condition and will be a violation of this Part 2. A false alarm caused by the failure of a person, firm or corporation to properly put a system out of service when making repairs, tests, etc., shall be a violation of this Part 2.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 65, Alarm Devices.
D. 
Whenever such tests, repairs, alterations or maintenance inspections are made, a written report in a form specified by the Fire Inspector shall be forwarded to the Building Department by the person, firm or corporation making said tests, repairs, alterations, inspections or additions.
E. 
All fire escapes and exterior fire exit stairs installed in the Village of Airmont shall be kept in good repair and are to be painted at least once every three years.
A. 
Adequate exits shall be provided in all buildings, structures and premises within the Village of Airmont to ensure safe egress in case of fire or other emergency. The location, number, type and other considerations of exits shall be provided in accordance with requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or successor standards adopted by New York State and the most current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
B. 
No exit doors, passageways, hallways or stairs leading to the exit shall be locked, bolted or otherwise fastened or obstructed by any means so that the door cannot be opened from the inside by the use of the ordinary door latch or knob by pressure on the device or on a panic release device and will allow the free egress of the occupants from the building or the unobstructed ingress of Fire Department personnel at all times.
C. 
No furnishings, decorations or other objects shall be so placed as to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof.
D. 
Exit lights, emergency lighting and panic hardware shall be provided in accordance with the requirements listed in Table I.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table I, Fire Prevention Device Requirements, is included at the end of this chapter.
E. 
Exterior exit stairways and walkways leading to legal open spaces shall be maintained clear and unobstructed from snow, ice, overgrown vegetation, or any debris or item that may obstruct or hinder egress from a building.
All electrical appliances, fixtures, and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). All electrical appliances, fixtures, and wiring shall be maintained so as not to be a fire hazard nor a source of ignition for combustible or hazardous substances, materials or devices.
Where smoking is considered a fire hazard, the Fire Inspector or Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspectors shall be authorized to order the owner in writing to post "NO SMOKING" signs in conspicuous designated locations where smoking is prohibited. In areas where smoking is permitted, noncombustible ashtrays shall be provided.
[Amended 4-4-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.
BONFIRE
An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes.
GARBAGE
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and serving of food.
OPEN FIRE
Any open fire or outdoor smoke-producing process from which air contaminants are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere.
RECREATIONAL FIRE
A recreational fire; an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of two feet (610 mm) or less in diameter and two feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes (per 2010 Fire Code of New York State).
REFUSE
All waste material, including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, incinerator residue, street sweepings, dead animals and general waste.
RUBBISH
Solid or liquid waste material, including, but not limited to, paper and paper products; rags; trees or leaves, needles and branches therefrom; vines; lawn and garden debris; furniture; cans; crockery; plastic cartons; chemicals; paint; grease; sludge; oils and other petroleum products; lumber; sawdust; demolition materials; tires; and automobiles and other vehicles and parts for junk, salvage or disposal.
B. 
Prohibited burning. The following fires are prohibited in the Village of Airmont.
(1) 
The burning of garbage, refuse and rubbish in any manner is prohibited.
(2) 
All open fires are prohibited in the Village of Airmont, with the exception of those in conformity with the provisions of this article.
(3) 
The use of grills, barbecues, or other devices for open burning or for outdoor cooking is prohibited in, upon or within 25 feet of multiple dwelling structures. The storage of propane or any other fuel used for any such devices inside any multiple dwelling shall also be prohibited.
C. 
Permitted burning. Burning in an open fire, provided that it is not contrary to any other federal, state, county or local law ordinance, rule or regulation, will be permitted as follows:
(1) 
Bonfires. Bonfires shall be permitted only for a publicly sponsored celebration or event, an organization-sponsored event, or for a public or private school sponsored event. Said bonfires shall be subject to the filing and approval of an open burning permit application with the Village Clerk's office, prior to any bonfire being lit and taking place. No fire shall be ignited prior to an on-site inspection of the location where the bonfire is to take place and shall be subject to any and all conditions or restrictions the Fire Marshall's office may impose for the safety of life and property. No fire shall be ignited prior to the issuance of an open burning permit by the Fire Marshall's office, and the Fire Department shall be notified 48 hours prior to igniting any bonfire permitted by the Fire Marshall's office.
(2) 
Outdoor cooking. Open burning will be permitted for outdoor cooking when the fire is limited to the minimal size necessary and contained in a device or cooking utensil commonly referred to as a "grill, hibachi, or smoker" designated for outdoor cooking purposes. Fuels for outdoor cooking will be limited to charcoal or charcoal briquettes, natural gas, LP gas and wooden chips. All applicable and/or reasonable safety precautions shall be taken when using said devices or utensils. Outdoor cooking shall not be permitted on balconies, covered porches or covered patios.
(3) 
Recreational fires. Natural gas or LP gas outdoor fireplaces or firepits with ceramic logs, untreated wood and unpainted wood shall be permitted, provided that such appliance conforms to all other applicable Village codes. All other forms of recreational fires are prohibited.
(a) 
A recreational fire or any outdoor open fire shall not be greater than two feet in height and two feet in length in width and diameter, and shall be contained in a fire-approved device. Said fire shall be a minimum of 25 feet away from any structure, including wooden, plastic and/or vinyl fences, and shall not be left unattended until fully extinguished.
(b) 
A recreational fire shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
(c) 
A working garden hose and/or fire extinguisher shall be present at all times.
(d) 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that an otherwise permitted recreational fire shall cause a nuisance or harm to a neighboring residence or occupants of said residence due to specific health issues related to said home or occupants, then the individuals charged with enforcing said provisions of this section under Subsection E shall retain the right, in their discretion, to limit or prohibit said fire.
D. 
Control of fires within the Village. If, in the opinion of the Fire Inspector or Fire Chief, weather conditions are such that the starting or the continuation of burning is a risk to life, health, safety or property within the Village, said officials shall have the right to declare that any and all burning shall cease immediately until further notice.
E. 
Enforcement. The Fire Inspector, Fire Chief and such fire-fighting personnel as the Fire Chief designates, along with officers of the Town of Ramapo Police Department, are hereby vested with authority to enforce the provisions of this section. The Fire Department is hereby authorized to extinguish any open burning fire being conducted in violation of any of the provisions of this section.
F. 
Penalties for offenses.
(1) 
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any provision of this section shall be deemed a violation pursuant to Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days or both.
(2) 
Any person who takes part in or assists in any violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided therein.
(3) 
Each day (twenty-four-hour period) that a violation of this section is committed or permitted to exist shall be deemed to constitute a distinct and separate violation.
A. 
The Fire Inspector or Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspector, in cooperation with the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief, is authorized, pursuant to the authority granted under § 1640-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, to determine and establish appropriate fire lanes and fire zones at parking areas, driveways, private streets and roadways, of all premises except one- and two-family dwellings.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings that are set back more than 100 feet from a public road or exceed 30 feet in height and are set back over 50 feet from a public road. Where buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the provisions of this section may be modified by the Fire Inspector.
C. 
Fire lanes shall not be less than 20 feet of unobstructed width, able to withstand live loads of fire apparatus and have a minimum of 13 feet six inches of vertical clearance.
D. 
Fire zones and fire lanes shall be marked with freestanding signs that have the words NO STANDING - NO PARKING - FIRE LANE (or ZONE) and appropriate yellow pavement markings installed in conformance with the New York State Uniform Traffic Code requirements.
E. 
No motor vehicle shall park, stand, or remain unattended in an established fire zone or fire lane. Fire zones and lanes shall be maintained free of all obstructions at all times.
F. 
More restrictive provisions for fire lanes may be imposed by the Fire Inspector.
A. 
When a structure is protected by an automatic fire alarm system or fire suppression system and access to or within the structure is unduly difficult because of secured openings and where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or fire-fighting purposes, the Fire Inspector may require a key box to be installed in an approved location.
B. 
All new business, mercantile, industrial, storage, assembly, institutional and three-or-more-story multiple residences, constructed, altered or changed in use after the effective date of this Part 2, at the direction of the Fire Inspector, shall have installed a key box in an approved location. Such key boxes shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
C. 
The key box shall be of the type approved by the Fire Inspector and, in order to maintain uniformity throughout Rockland County, order forms for said key box must be obtained from the Fire Inspector.
D. 
The key box shall contain:
(1) 
Keys to locked points of ingress, whether on the interior or exterior of such structures.
(2) 
Keys to locked mechanical rooms.
(3) 
Keys to locked electrical rooms.
(4) 
Keys to elevator controls.
(5) 
Keys to other areas as directed by the Fire Inspector or Fire Chief.
(6) 
The layout of the building showing the locations of the above.
(7) 
Other information as requested by the Fire Inspector or Fire Chief.
A. 
Premises identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. The numbers should be at least four inches in height and if possible made of a reflective material for nighttime visibility.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 84, Buildings, Numbering of.
B. 
Shaftways to be marked. Every outside opening accessible to the Fire Department that opens directly on any hoistway or shaftway communicating between two or more floors in a building shall be plainly marked with the word SHAFTWAY in red letters at least six inches high on a white background; such warning signs shall be so placed as to be readily discernible from the outside of the building.
C. 
Stairway marking. Stairways serving four or more stories shall be provided with signs indicating floor level, roof access or no roof access, and re-entry locations in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
D. 
Identification of "lightweight" construction.
(1) 
Upon inspection and identification of a building, other than a one- or two-family dwelling, of truss, wood I-beam, or other "lightweight" type construction, the owner/occupant shall be notified by the Fire Inspector of the requirements of this Part 2.
(2) 
Upon notification, the owner/operator will be required to permanently affix an approved twelve-inch-by-eighteen-inch reflective truss construction identification logo on the building. The exact location shall be identified by the Fire Inspector. The identification logos shall be properly installed with 10 days of receipt of written notice.
(3) 
The Fire Inspector should notify the local Fire Chief of any building with "lightweight" construction. This information should be provided to the Rockland County Fire Control Center to be included in the Rockland County computer dispatch system database.
A. 
Every person owning or having control of any vacant building shall remove all combustible waste and refuse therefrom and lock, barricade, or otherwise secure all windows, doors, and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons.
B. 
Buildings that are vacant shall maintain all required fire detection and suppression systems in service.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 80-36, Open-flame cooking outside multiple residences, was repealed 4-4-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022.
Where the use of security gates is permitted, such gates shall provide unobstructed view of at least 50% of the door(s), window(s) or other building opening which is protected by the security gate when the security gate is in place.
A. 
No place of assembly shall be maintained, operated or used as such without a certificate of compliance, except that no certificate of compliance shall be required for any place of assembly used solely as a place of religious worship.
B. 
"Place of assembly" shall mean any building, room or space used for assembly or gathering for recreation, political, religious, social, amusement or entertainment purpose. "Place of assembly" occupancies shall include, but shall not be limited to, live performance and motion-picture theaters, meeting halls, auditoriums, exhibition halls, museums, skating rinks, gymnasiums, bowling alleys, poolrooms, restaurants, licensed premises dispensing alcoholic beverages, churches, dance halls and club rooms.
C. 
Posting of maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants permitted within assembly spaces shall be established by the Code Enforcement Official, and a sign setting forth such maximum number shall be conspicuously posted in each space and shall not be exceeded. Posting of the occupancy limit sign shall be deemed notice to the owner, manager or person in charge and shall be deemed an order to comply. Violation of the occupancy requirements is a violation of this Part 2 and punishable pursuant to the provisions of this Part 2.
D. 
Overcrowding. It is the responsibility of the owner, manager or person in charge to assure that the occupant load does not exceed the number established by the Code Enforcement Official; and he shall not permit overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved number of occupants of any place of assembly nor permit, allow or suffer the total number of persons at any one time to be in such a number so as to constitute a threat or danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
E. 
The Fire Inspector or any Assistant or Deputy Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspector, or police officer, upon finding overcrowding conditions, shall cause the premises to be brought into compliance with the occupancy limit, and shall stop any function, performance, spectacle or entertainment until such condition is corrected.
F. 
In attempting to bring a premises into occupancy compliance, any person refusing to leave a premises or comply with the order or direction of the person in charge or Fire Inspector, Assistant Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspector or a police officer, as the case may be, shall be in violation of this Part 2.