Any person using a torch or other flame-producing
device for removing paint from any building or structure shall provide
one approved fire extinguisher in each room or water hose connected
to the water supply on the premises where such burning is done. In
all cases, the person doing the burning shall remain on the premises
one hour after the torch or flame-producing device has been used.
No person shall deposit hot ashes or cinders
or smoldering coals or greasy or oily substances liable to spontaneous
ignition into any wooden receptacle or place the same within 10 feet
of any combustible materials, except in metal or other noncombustible
receptacles. Such receptacles, unless resting on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground outside the building, shall be placed on noncombustible
stands and in every case shall be kept at least two feet away from
any combustible wall or partition or exterior window opening.
Accumulations of wastepaper, hay, grass, straw,
weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any
kind shall not be permitted to remain upon any roof or in any court,
yard, vacant lot or open space. All weeds, grass, vines or other growth,
when same endangers property or is liable to be fired, shall be cut
down and removed by the owner or occupant of the property.
No person making, using, storing or having in
charge or under his control any shavings, excelsior, rubbish, sacks,
bags, litter, hay, straw or combustible waste materials shall fail
or neglect at the close of each day to cause all such material which
is not compactly baled and stacked in an orderly manner to be removed
from the building or stored in suitable vaults or in metal or metal-lined,
covered receptacles or bins. Suitable baling presses shall be installed
in stores, apartment buildings, factories and similar places where
accumulations of paper and waste materials are not removed at least
every second day.
[Amended 7-12-1988]
Flammable decorative materials in mercantile
and institutional buildings shall be as set forth in Section 1191.3b-1
and 3b-2 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code.