[R.O. 2008 §540.030; Ord. No. 307 §1203, 9-8-1980]
Burning of trash, lumber, leaves or other combustible material
where deemed a hazard by the Chief of the Fire Department is prohibited
except under such safeguards as he/she may specify.
[R.O. 2008 §540.040; Ord. No. 307 §1204, 9-8-1980]
Ashes, smoldering coals or embers, greasy or oily substances
liable to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited or allowed to
remain within ten (10) feet of any combustible materials except in
metal or other noncombustible receptacles.
[R.O. 2008 §540.050; Ord. No. 307 §1205, 9-8-1980]
No person shall permit to remain upon any roof or in any yard
any accumulation of waste paper, hay, grass, straw, weeds, litter
or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any kind. All such
materials in stores, apartment buildings, factories or similar places
shall be compactly baled and stacked, removed from the premises or
stored in suitable vaults or receptacles to the satisfaction of the
Chief of the Fire Department.
[R.O. 2008 §540.060; Ord. No. 307 §1206, 9-8-1980]
Cotton, batting, straw, dry vines, leaves, trees, celluloid
or other highly flammable materials shall not be used for decorative
purposes in stores or show windows except where deemed satisfactory
by the Chief of the Fire Department. Paper and other readily flammable
materials shall not be used for decorative purposes in any place of
public assembly unless such materials have been flame-proofed to the
satisfaction of the Chief of the Fire Department.
[R.O. 2008 §540.070; Ord. No. 307 §1207, 9-8-1980]
The Building Code as recommended by the National Board of Fire
Underwriters and various standards published by the National Board
of Fire Underwriters and the National Fire Protection Association
shall be deemed the generally accepted good practices for the construction
and equipment of buildings and for fire protection and life safety
in connection with hazardous materials and processes.
