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Township of West Norriton, PA
Montgomery County
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[Ord. 524, 12/31/1991; as amended by Ord. 2016-705, 12/13/2016; and by Ord. No. 2020-740, 7/14/2020]
The 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, or such later edition as the Board of Commissioners may adopt and approve from time to time by resolution, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the Fire Code of this Township.
[Ord. 524, 12/31/1991; as amended by Ord. 2016-705, 12/13/2016; and by Ord. No. 2020-740, 7/14/2020]
1. 
The following sections are hereby revised:
A. 
In Section 101.1, insert "Township of West Norriton."
B. 
In Section 109.4, insert "Summary offense," "$1,000" and "30 days."
C. 
In Section 111.4, insert "$300" and "$1,000."
D. 
Section 308.1.4 of the 2015 International Fire Code is amended to remove Exceptions 1, 2 and 3.
E. 
Section 1103.5.2 is amended to remove the last sentence and replace it with "The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed by October 1, 2019."
F. 
Section 507.5.3 is deleted entirely and replaced with the following:
Section 507.5.3. Private fire service mains and water tanks. Private fire service mains and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 at the following intervals:
(1) 
Private fire hydrants (all types): inspection annually and after each operation; flow test and maintenance annually. A copy of the written inspection report shall be forwarded to the West Norriton Township Fire Marshal's office.
(2) 
Fire service main piping: inspection of exposed, annually; flow test every five years.
(3) 
Fire service main piping strainers: inspection and maintenance after each use.
(4) 
All privately owned and maintained fire hydrants shall have the body and caps painted yellow with a green top.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-740, 7/14/2020]
1. 
The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2015 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
A. 
Section 5704.2.9.6.1: The storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the Township of West Norriton.
B. 
Section 5706.2.4.4: The storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited within the Township of West Norriton.
C. 
Section 5806.2: The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited within the Township of West Norriton.
D. 
Section 6104.2: The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas within the Township of West Norriton.
[Ord. 524, 12/31/1991; as amended by Ord. 2016-705, 12/13/2016]
The Fire Code shall control in all cases where the state requirements are not as strict as those contained in this Part.
[Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
The provisions of this Part, so far as they are the same as those of ordinances and/or codes in force immediately prior to the enactment of this Part, are intended as a continuation of such ordinances and codes and not as new enactments. The provisions of this Part shall not affect any act done or liability incurred, nor shall they affect any suit or prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any right or penalty or to punish any offense under authority of any of the repealed ordinances.
[Added by Ord. 2016-705, 12/13/2016]
The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Code Official for purposes of the administration and enforcement of the International Fire Code. The Fire Code Official is authorized to inspect existing commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, structures and premises periodically to determine compliance with the Fire Code. The Fire Code Official's belief that a violation may exist is not a precondition to any such inspection.
[Added by Ord. 2016-705, 12/13/2016]
The Board of Commissioners may, from time to time, by written resolution, adopt and amend a schedule of fees and charges for inspections, compliance, application processing, permits and other work of the Fire Code Official related to the enforcement of the Fire Code. The Board of Commissioners may also, from time to time, by written resolution, adopt and amend a fire protection permit application.