[Ord. No. 645, § 1]
(a)
A permit shall be obtained from the head of the Bureau of Fire Prevention
prior to the start of demolition operations on any building or structure.
(b)
A permit shall be obtained for the shutting off, disconnection or
removal of any fire alarm system, sprinkler, standpipe or other fire
protection system. Such shutting off, disconnection or removal shall
not be done until the day demolition operations commence. If, due
to extenuating circumstances, such shutting off, disconnection or
removal must be done in advance of the day demolition operations commence,
adequate twenty-four-hour watchman service shall be provided as prescribed
by the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(c)
A permit shall be obtained for the storage of compressed gas and
the use of acetylene torch in cutting operations. When cutting operations
are done within 25 feet of combustible material, or when cutting is
done above combustible material, noncombustible shields shall be interposed
to protect the combustible material.
(d)
A permit shall be obtained for the removal of an underground tank
that has been used for keeping or storage of flammable liquids.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
All flammable, combustible or explosive materials shall be removed
from buildings or structures before the start of demolition operations.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
The person performing demolition operations shall notify the
public utility companies furnishing illuminating gas and electricity
to disconnect their respective services to buildings or structures
prior to the start of demolition operations. Such disconnections shall
be made in the supply lines outside the building or structure.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
No on-site burning of demolition material shall be permitted
unless permits have been obtained from the Chief of the Fire Prevention
Bureau.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
Where there are multiple buildings to be demolished, demolition
operations shall not commence until all tenants have vacated all buildings
to be demolished in the immediate area.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
Where there are multiple buildings to be demolished, those having
siding or shingling of asphalt shall be demolished first.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
To prevent the accumulation of demolition debris on the site,
buildings shall be demolished one at a time, with the debris immediately
loaded onto trucks during the demolition process, except where a permit
has been obtained for on-site burning.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
All streets in the area of demolition operations shall be kept
clear of debris or other obstructions to allow for the ready passage
and placement of fire apparatus in the event of fire.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
Demolition operations shall be so conducted that hydrants and
fire alarm boxes are not blocked by debris or other obstructions.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
Buildings awaiting demolition shall be properly secured, including
the boarding up or other closure of all windows, doors and other openings
which are otherwise unprotected.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
The chief of the fire department or the chief of the fire prevention
bureau may at their discretion order a fire fighter to guard against
fires at the cost of the contractor doing the demolition.
[Ord. No. 654, § 1]
The regulations and provisions herein relative to demolition
of buildings are intended to be in addition to, and not in lieu of,
certain existing regulations relative to demolition of buildings whether
under city ordinances or statutes of the commonwealth, and whenever
it shall appear that there is a conflict between two rules or regulations
governing such demolition, then the rule or regulation requiring a
greater degree of care or responsibility shall govern. In all other
cases the provisions of this article shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 674, § 3, 5-29-1991; Ord. No. 733, § 1,
5-12-1993]
Unless specified otherwise any person who violates any provision
of this chapter shall pay the fines as stated below:
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First offense
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$50
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Second offense
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$100
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Third and each subsequent offense
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$300
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Each day in which any violation exists shall be deemed to constitute
a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced
by the fire department and the police department.
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