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City of Rye, NY
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2024-03-20
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 98 Fire Prevention
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 9
Continuity of Government
Ch 10
Committees
Ch 12
Early Retirement Incentive
Ch 15
Ethics, Code of
Ch 22
Human Rights, Commission of
Ch 31
Police Pension Fund
Ch 32
Procurement Policy
Ch 34
Sale of City Property
Ch 35
Traffic Violations Bureau
Ch 36
Travel and Convention Expenses
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 45
Air Pollution
Ch 46
Alarm Systems
Ch 47
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 50
Amusements and Exhibitions
Ch 52
Appearance Tickets
Ch 53
Architectural Review
Ch 56
Auctioneers
Ch 61
(Reserved)
Ch 64
Boats and Harbors
Ch 68
Building Construction
Ch 69
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 71
Buildings, Unsafe
Ch 72
Buildings, Vacant
Ch 73
Coastal Zone Management Waterfront Consistency Review
Ch 74
Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program
Ch 76
Dogs
Ch 81
Electrical Standards
Ch 83
Energy Conservation Financing: Pace Program
Ch 84
Energy Conservation Financing: Open C-Pace Program
Ch 87
Escrow Provisions
Ch 88
Explosives, Blasting and Mechanical Rock Excavation
Ch 89
Fats, Oils and Grease Abatement
Ch 90
Fences and Walls
Ch 92
(Reserved)
Ch 93
Filming
Ch 95
Firearms
Ch 98
Fire Prevention
Ch 98 Art I
General Provisions
§ 98-1
Intent.
§ 98-2
Applicability.
§ 98-3
Compliance with nationally recognized good practice.
§ 98-4
Board of Fire Wardens; Fire Inspector.
§ 98-5
Right of entry.
§ 98-6
Inspection of buildings and premises.
§ 98-7
Elimination of dangerous conditions.
§ 98-8
Service of orders.
§ 98-9
Permits.
§ 98-10
Revocation of permit.
§ 98-11
Definitions.
§ 98-12
Liability for damages.
Ch 98 Art II
Bowling Alleys
§ 98-13
Conformity required.
§ 98-14
Permit required.
§ 98-15
Lane resurfacing operations.
§ 98-16
Pin refinishing.
Ch 98 Art III
Cellulose Nitrate Motion-Picture Film
§ 98-17
Scope.
§ 98-18
Permit required.
§ 98-19
Enclosures for projectors.
§ 98-20
Handling nitrate film used in projection.
Ch 98 Art IV
Dry-Cleaning Plants
§ 98-21
Definitions.
§ 98-22
Permit required.
§ 98-23
Classification of systems.
§ 98-24
Class I systems.
§ 98-25
Class II systems.
§ 98-26
Class III systems.
§ 98-27
Class IV systems.
§ 98-28
Heating equipment.
Ch 98 Art V
Coin-Operated Dry-Cleaning Establishments
§ 98-29
Permit required.
§ 98-30
Unauthorized premises.
§ 98-31
Attendant required.
§ 98-32
Departmental approval.
§ 98-33
Operating restrictions.
§ 98-34
Instruction to public.
Ch 98 Art VI
Coin-Operated Laundry Establishments
§ 98-35
Definition.
§ 98-36
Permit required.
§ 98-37
Exemption.
§ 98-38
Safety and sanitary regulations.
Ch 98 Art VII
(Reserved)
§ 98-39
through § 98-44. (Reserved)
Ch 98 Art VIII
Fireworks Displays
§ 98-45
Application for permit; fee.
Ch 98 Art IX
Fire Protection Equipment
§ 98-46
Survey of premises for equipment needs.
§ 98-47
Maintenance of equipment.
§ 98-48
Fire alarm or detection system.
Ch 98 Art X
Flammable Liquids
§ 98-49
Scope.
§ 98-50
Definitions.
§ 98-51
Permits required.
§ 98-52
Storage in underground tanks.
§ 98-53
Dikes and walls.
§ 98-54
Foam-producing chemicals required.
§ 98-55
Handling flammable liquids.
Ch 98 Art XI
Tanks and Pumps for Flammable Liquids
§ 98-56
Permit required; classes of liquids.
§ 98-57
Application and permit for installation.
§ 98-58
Installation of underground tanks.
§ 98-59
Storage under buildings.
§ 98-60
Storage in mercantile occupancies.
§ 98-61
Underground tanks.
§ 98-62
Testing tanks and piping.
§ 98-63
Self-service stations, regular service stations and garages.
§ 98-64
Fill pipe openings and piping.
§ 98-65
Vents.
§ 98-66
Heating.
§ 98-67
Safety rules.
§ 98-68
Fire appliances.
§ 98-69
Combustible waste materials.
§ 98-70
Abandoned tanks.
§ 98-71
Wiring and equipment.
§ 98-72
Inspections.
§ 98-73
Required notices.
Ch 98 Art XII
Garages
§ 98-74
Conformance required.
§ 98-75
Permit required.
§ 98-76
Cleaning with flammable liquids.
§ 98-77
Handling of gasoline and oils.
§ 98-78
Exposed flame.
§ 98-79
Fire extinguishers and sand.
§ 98-80
Use of frame buildings.
Ch 98 Art XIII
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
§ 98-81
Definitions.
§ 98-82
Permits for installations.
§ 98-83
Inspection of installations.
§ 98-84
Location of containers.
Ch 98 Art XIV
Lumberyards and Woodworking Plants
§ 98-85
Permit required.
§ 98-86
Open yard storage.
§ 98-87
Operational fire hazards in lumberyards.
§ 98-88
Fire extinguishing equipment in open yards and buildings.
§ 98-89
Woodworking plants.
Ch 98 Art XV
Oil-Burning Equipment
§ 98-90
Scope.
§ 98-91
Definitions.
§ 98-92
Permit required.
§ 98-93
Use of approved equipment.
§ 98-94
General installation requirements.
§ 98-95
Fuel oil.
§ 98-96
Installation of fuel oil tanks.
§ 98-97
Installation of piping.
§ 98-98
Pumps, piping and valves.
§ 98-99
Manual stopping of flow of oil.
§ 98-100
Enclosure of boiler and furnace areas.
Ch 98 Art XVI
Places of Assembly
§ 98-101
Permit required.
§ 98-102
Decorative material.
§ 98-103
Pyroxylin-coated fabric.
§ 98-104
Motion-picture screens.
§ 98-105
Exit doors.
§ 98-106
Aisles.
§ 98-107
Use of exitways.
§ 98-108
Ashtrays.
§ 98-109
Fire appliances.
§ 98-110
Plan of exitways and aisles.
§ 98-111
Marking of exitways.
§ 98-112
Lighting of exitways.
Ch 98 Art XVII
General Precautions Against Fire
§ 98-113
Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
§ 98-114
Installation of fire-detecting alarm devices.
§ 98-115
Use of torches for removing paint.
§ 98-116
Hot ashes and other dangerous materials.
§ 98-117
Accumulations of waste materials.
§ 98-118
Handling readily combustible materials.
§ 98-119
Storage of readily combustible materials.
§ 98-120
Flammable decorative materials in certain buildings.
§ 98-121
Use of open flame or light.
§ 98-122
Maintenance of chimneys and heating appliances.
§ 98-123
Dangerous conditions.
§ 98-124
Christmas tree storage.
Ch 98 Art XVIII
Prohibition of Smoking
§ 98-125
Definition.
§ 98-126
Fire Inspector to designate prohibited areas.
§ 98-127
Required signs.
§ 98-128
Prohibited conduct.
Ch 98 Art XIX
Welding and Cutting
§ 98-129
Scope.
§ 98-130
Permit required.
§ 98-131
Fire prevention.
Ch 98 Art XX
Electrical Wiring, Fixtures and Equipment
§ 98-132
Scope.
§ 98-133
Compliance with nationally recognized safe practice.
§ 98-134
Existing buildings or structures.
Ch 98 Art XXI
Miscellaneous
§ 98-135
Fire lines.
§ 98-136
New commercial occupancy.
§ 98-137
Maximum capacity of public rooms.
§ 98-138
Inspections by Fire Inspector.
§ 98-139
Safety during demolition.
Ch 98 Art XXII
Enforcement
§ 98-140
Rules and regulations.
§ 98-141
Interference prohibited.
§ 98-142
Variances.
§ 98-143
Appeals.
§ 98-144
Penalties for offenses.
Ch 100
Floodplain Management
Ch 102
(Reserved)
Ch 104
Graffiti
Ch 106
Helicopters and Other Aircraft
Ch 108
Housing Standards
Ch 113
Junk Dealers
Ch 117
Landmarks Preservation
Ch 121
Laundromats
Ch 122
Leaf Blowers
Ch 125
Licenses
Ch 128
Local Improvement Assessments
Ch 133
Noise
Ch 138
Parking Lots
Ch 141
Peace and Good Order
Ch 144
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 145
Public Officers Indemnification
Ch 147
Records Management
Ch 149
Refrigerators, Abandoned
Ch 153
Residential Care Facilities
Ch 154
Retail Checkout Bags
Ch 155
Retail Dispensary and On-Site Consumption Licenses Opt-Out
Ch 157
Sanitary Regulations
Ch 161
Sewers
Ch 162
Storm Sewer System
Ch 164
Shopping Carts
Ch 165
Signs
Ch 166
Smoking and Vaping
Ch 166A
Steep Slope Protection
Ch 167
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 170
Subdivision of Land
Ch 173
(Reserved)
Ch 174
Stormwater Management
Ch 176
(Reserved)
Ch 177
Taxation
Ch 180
Taxicabs
Ch 183
Tax Liens, Disposition of
Ch 185
Telecommunications
Ch 187
Trees
Ch 191
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 194
Water
Ch 195
Wetlands and Watercourses
Ch 196
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Ch 197
Zoning
Appendix
Ch A201
(Reserved)
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 98
Fire Prevention
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Rye 6-5-1963 by L.L. No. 4-1963 as Ch. 2 of the General Ordinances. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 98-1
Intent.
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§ 98-2
Applicability.
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§ 98-3
Compliance with nationally recognized good practice.
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§ 98-4
Board of Fire Wardens; Fire Inspector.
chevron_right
§ 98-5
Right of entry.
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§ 98-6
Inspection of buildings and premises.
chevron_right
§ 98-7
Elimination of dangerous conditions.
chevron_right
§ 98-8
Service of orders.
chevron_right
§ 98-9
Permits.
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§ 98-10
Revocation of permit.
chevron_right
§ 98-11
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 98-12
Liability for damages.
chevron_right
Article II
Bowling Alleys
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§ 98-13
Conformity required.
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§ 98-14
Permit required.
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§ 98-15
Lane resurfacing operations.
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§ 98-16
Pin refinishing.
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Article III
Cellulose Nitrate Motion-Picture Film
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§ 98-17
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 98-18
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-19
Enclosures for projectors.
chevron_right
§ 98-20
Handling nitrate film used in projection.
chevron_right
Article IV
Dry-Cleaning Plants
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§ 98-21
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 98-22
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-23
Classification of systems.
chevron_right
§ 98-24
Class I systems.
chevron_right
§ 98-25
Class II systems.
chevron_right
§ 98-26
Class III systems.
chevron_right
§ 98-27
Class IV systems.
chevron_right
§ 98-28
Heating equipment.
chevron_right
Article V
Coin-Operated Dry-Cleaning Establishments
chevron_right
§ 98-29
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-30
Unauthorized premises.
chevron_right
§ 98-31
Attendant required.
chevron_right
§ 98-32
Departmental approval.
chevron_right
§ 98-33
Operating restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 98-34
Instruction to public.
chevron_right
Article VI
Coin-Operated Laundry Establishments
chevron_right
§ 98-35
Definition.
chevron_right
§ 98-36
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-37
Exemption.
chevron_right
§ 98-38
Safety and sanitary regulations.
chevron_right
Article VII
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 98-39
through § 98-44. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article VIII
Fireworks Displays
chevron_right
§ 98-45
Application for permit; fee.
chevron_right
Article IX
Fire Protection Equipment
chevron_right
§ 98-46
Survey of premises for equipment needs.
chevron_right
§ 98-47
Maintenance of equipment.
chevron_right
§ 98-48
Fire alarm or detection system.
chevron_right
Article X
Flammable Liquids
chevron_right
§ 98-49
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 98-50
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 98-51
Permits required.
chevron_right
§ 98-52
Storage in underground tanks.
chevron_right
§ 98-53
Dikes and walls.
chevron_right
§ 98-54
Foam-producing chemicals required.
chevron_right
§ 98-55
Handling flammable liquids.
chevron_right
Article XI
Tanks and Pumps for Flammable Liquids
chevron_right
§ 98-56
Permit required; classes of liquids.
chevron_right
§ 98-57
Application and permit for installation.
chevron_right
§ 98-58
Installation of underground tanks.
chevron_right
§ 98-59
Storage under buildings.
chevron_right
§ 98-60
Storage in mercantile occupancies.
chevron_right
§ 98-61
Underground tanks.
chevron_right
§ 98-62
Testing tanks and piping.
chevron_right
§ 98-63
Self-service stations, regular service stations and garages.
chevron_right
§ 98-64
Fill pipe openings and piping.
chevron_right
§ 98-65
Vents.
chevron_right
§ 98-66
Heating.
chevron_right
§ 98-67
Safety rules.
chevron_right
§ 98-68
Fire appliances.
chevron_right
§ 98-69
Combustible waste materials.
chevron_right
§ 98-70
Abandoned tanks.
chevron_right
§ 98-71
Wiring and equipment.
chevron_right
§ 98-72
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 98-73
Required notices.
chevron_right
Article XII
Garages
chevron_right
§ 98-74
Conformance required.
chevron_right
§ 98-75
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-76
Cleaning with flammable liquids.
chevron_right
§ 98-77
Handling of gasoline and oils.
chevron_right
§ 98-78
Exposed flame.
chevron_right
§ 98-79
Fire extinguishers and sand.
chevron_right
§ 98-80
Use of frame buildings.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
chevron_right
§ 98-81
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 98-82
Permits for installations.
chevron_right
§ 98-83
Inspection of installations.
chevron_right
§ 98-84
Location of containers.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Lumberyards and Woodworking Plants
chevron_right
§ 98-85
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-86
Open yard storage.
chevron_right
§ 98-87
Operational fire hazards in lumberyards.
chevron_right
§ 98-88
Fire extinguishing equipment in open yards and buildings.
chevron_right
§ 98-89
Woodworking plants.
chevron_right
Article XV
Oil-Burning Equipment
chevron_right
§ 98-90
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 98-91
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 98-92
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-93
Use of approved equipment.
chevron_right
§ 98-94
General installation requirements.
chevron_right
§ 98-95
Fuel oil.
chevron_right
§ 98-96
Installation of fuel oil tanks.
chevron_right
§ 98-97
Installation of piping.
chevron_right
§ 98-98
Pumps, piping and valves.
chevron_right
§ 98-99
Manual stopping of flow of oil.
chevron_right
§ 98-100
Enclosure of boiler and furnace areas.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Places of Assembly
chevron_right
§ 98-101
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-102
Decorative material.
chevron_right
§ 98-103
Pyroxylin-coated fabric.
chevron_right
§ 98-104
Motion-picture screens.
chevron_right
§ 98-105
Exit doors.
chevron_right
§ 98-106
Aisles.
chevron_right
§ 98-107
Use of exitways.
chevron_right
§ 98-108
Ashtrays.
chevron_right
§ 98-109
Fire appliances.
chevron_right
§ 98-110
Plan of exitways and aisles.
chevron_right
§ 98-111
Marking of exitways.
chevron_right
§ 98-112
Lighting of exitways.
chevron_right
Article XVII
General Precautions Against Fire
chevron_right
§ 98-113
Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
chevron_right
§ 98-114
Installation of fire-detecting alarm devices.
chevron_right
§ 98-115
Use of torches for removing paint.
chevron_right
§ 98-116
Hot ashes and other dangerous materials.
chevron_right
§ 98-117
Accumulations of waste materials.
chevron_right
§ 98-118
Handling readily combustible materials.
chevron_right
§ 98-119
Storage of readily combustible materials.
chevron_right
§ 98-120
Flammable decorative materials in certain buildings.
chevron_right
§ 98-121
Use of open flame or light.
chevron_right
§ 98-122
Maintenance of chimneys and heating appliances.
chevron_right
§ 98-123
Dangerous conditions.
chevron_right
§ 98-124
Christmas tree storage.
chevron_right
Article XVIII
Prohibition of Smoking
chevron_right
§ 98-125
Definition.
chevron_right
§ 98-126
Fire Inspector to designate prohibited areas.
chevron_right
§ 98-127
Required signs.
chevron_right
§ 98-128
Prohibited conduct.
chevron_right
Article XIX
Welding and Cutting
chevron_right
§ 98-129
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 98-130
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 98-131
Fire prevention.
chevron_right
Article XX
Electrical Wiring, Fixtures and Equipment
chevron_right
§ 98-132
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 98-133
Compliance with nationally recognized safe practice.
chevron_right
§ 98-134
Existing buildings or structures.
chevron_right
Article XXI
Miscellaneous
chevron_right
§ 98-135
Fire lines.
chevron_right
§ 98-136
New commercial occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 98-137
Maximum capacity of public rooms.
chevron_right
§ 98-138
Inspections by Fire Inspector.
chevron_right
§ 98-139
Safety during demolition.
chevron_right
Article XXII
Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 98-140
Rules and regulations.
chevron_right
§ 98-141
Interference prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 98-142
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 98-143
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 98-144
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right