[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Franklin 4-27-2016 by Bylaw Amendment 16-757. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this bylaw is to protect police, fire, and other
emergency personnel from personal injury resulting from their contact
with or exposure to structure(s) and/or use(s) of private property
which are not open and obvious and which pose a significant health
danger to them.
The owner of any commercial or industrial building or any multi-unit
residential building of three units or more which has a flat roof
and has photovoltaic (solar) panels installed thereon shall provide
notification to public safety officials and posting on the property.
The owner and/or each tenant of any industrial or commercial
building who is using or storing biologic, radioactive or other hazardous
material(s), as defined in MGL c. 21K, § 1, shall provide
notification to public safety officials and posting on the property.
Written notification shall be provided by filling out completely
a Town-supplied written form and filing it at both the Fire Department
and Police Department Headquarters. The form shall contain, at a minimum,
the following information:
B.
Hazardous materials:
(1)
Property address.
(2)
Location and identification of each substance which constitutes a
hazardous material, as defined in MGL c. 21K, § 1, and its
location on property, including a description of any storage or containment
structure.
(3)
Name and complete contact information for landowner and/or tenant
and local agent(s), if any.
Signage shall consist of the standard symbol for the presence
of the particular hazard, as approved by the Fire Chief and outlined
below.
A.
Photovoltaic: The approved symbol shall be eight inches square and
placed within 24 inches to the left of the main entry door. The distance
above the grade, walking surface, or the finished floor to the bottom
of the symbol shall not be less than four feet (48 inches). The distance
above the grade, walking surface, or the finished floor to the top
of the symbol shall not be more than six feet (72 inches). The Maltese
Cross sign shall be of a reflective material and permanently attached
to the face of the structure on a contrasting background.
B.
Hazardous materials: shall consist of NFPA 704 placards. The quantity
and location of NFPA 704 placards are based on factors such as Fire
Department response and access, Fire Department operations, location,
configuration, size, and arrangement of storage areas, location, configuration,
and construction of the buildings, and other factors. The Fire Chief
or designee shall be consulted regarding the placement of identification
to assist in response to incidents at the location. At a minimum,
signage shall be posted at the following locations:
Each violation of any provision of this bylaw shall be punishable
by a fine of $25; each day shall constitute a separate violation.
The Fire Chief, the Police Chief and the Building Commissioner and
their respective designees shall each have authority to enforce this
bylaw.
