A.Â
It shall be prohibited:
(1)Â
To accumulate or store on residential premises, except
in approved locations, any highly flammable or explosive matter, such
as paints, volatile oils, cleaning fluids and similar materials or
any combustible refuse liable to spontaneous combustion, such as wastepaper,
boxes, rags or similar materials.
(2)Â
To accumulate or store materials on fire escapes or
stairs, in stairways or passageways, at doors or windows or in any
other locations where, in the event of fire, such materials may obstruct
egress of occupants or interfere with fire-fighting operations.
B.Â
In any multiple dwelling it shall be a violation of
this chapter to store or accumulate garbage, refuse, newspapers or
other disposable combustible material, unless the same are stored
in a fire-rated room which shall also be equipped with sprinklers
as approved by the Building Inspector; and, in addition thereto, the
door to such room is at least of a one-hour fire-retardant capacity,
and said room is vented directly to the exterior of the building by
means of a duct which shall be fire-retardant to the same rating as
the room. Said storage room shall be used for no other purpose.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993; 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993]
Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free
from cracks and openings which would permit flame or excessive heat
to enter the concealed space.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 80-21,
Interior finishes and trim, and 80-22, Fireplaces, which immediately
followed this section, were repealed 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993
and 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993.
