Automobile wrecking yards, junkyards and waste
material handling plants shall conform to all other applicable requirements
of this chapter as well as the following provisions.
A permit shall be obtained from the Chief Fire
Marshal to conduct or maintain any automobile wrecking yard, junkyard
or waste material handling plant.
No automobile wrecking yard, junkyard or waste
material handling plant shall be located as to seriously expose adjoining
or adjacent properties to dangers of fire and/or explosion.
Burning of wrecked or discarded automobiles
or any parts thereof or junk or any waste materials shall be prohibited.
A.
Handling and storage of large quantities of wastepaper,
rags or other combustible materials shall not be in a building of
wood frame or ordinary construction unless the building is sprinklered.
Vertical openings shall be enclosed in an approved manner.
B.
Picking rooms shall be separated from storage rooms
by construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than one
hour, with each door opening provided with an approved fire door.
Picking rooms shall be provided with exhaust systems of sufficient
capacity to adequately remove dust and lint.
