[Ord. No. 2925, 7-10-2018[1]]
A certain document, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Shrewsbury, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code; 2015 Edition, as Published by the International Code Council, together with the standards which are referenced in Chapter 47 and including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Shrewsbury in the State of Missouri for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof, as if fully set out in this Chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 515.020 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 2925, 7-10-2018]
The "International Fire Code" as adopted in Section 515.010 is hereby revised as follows:
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SECTION 101
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SCOPE and GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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IFC Section 101.1. Insert: City of Shrewsbury.
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SECTION 102
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APPLICABILITY
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2.
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IFC Section 102.1. Change #3 to read as follows: Existing
structures, facilities and conditions when required in Chapter 11
or in specific Sections of this code.
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SECTION 103
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DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
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IFC Section 103.1.1. Add: Fire Code Official. The
Fire Chief of the City of Shrewsbury shall be the Fire Code Official
for the purposes of enforcing this code.
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SECTION 104
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GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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4.
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IFC Section 104.11.4. Add: Vehicles crossing hoses. A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected
fire hose of the Fire Department when laid down on any street, alleyway,
private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of
the fire official in command of said operation.
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IFC Section 104.11.5. Add: Vehicles following emergency
apparatus. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle,
other than one (1) on official emergency business, to follow closer
than three hundred (300) feet from any fire apparatus or other emergency
vehicle traveling in response to a fire alarm or other emergency or
to drive any vehicle within the block or immediate area where a fire
apparatus or other emergency vehicle has stopped in answer to a fire
alarm or other emergency.
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6.
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IFC Section 104.11.6. Add: Unlawful boarding or tampering
with emergency equipment. A person shall not, without proper
authorization from the fire official in charge of said Fire Department
emergency equipment, cling to, attach oneself to, climb upon or into,
board or swing upon any Fire Department emergency vehicle, whether
the same is in motion or at rest; or sound the siren, horn, bell or
other sound-producing device thereon; or manipulate, remove or tamper
with, or attempt to manipulate, remove or tamper with any levers,
valves, switches, starting devices, brakes, pumps or any equipment
or protective clothing on, or a part of, any Fire Department emergency
vehicle.
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IFC Section 104.11.7. Add: Damage or injury to Fire Department
equipment or personnel. It shall be unlawful for any person
to damage or deface, or attempt to damage or deface, any Fire Department
emergency vehicle at any time or to injure, or attempt to injure,
Fire Department personnel while performing departmental duties.
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IFC Section 104.12. Add: Rule-Making Authority. The Fire Code Official shall have authority as necessary in the
interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and
promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions
of this code to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements
applicable because of locale climatic or other conditions. Such rules
shall not have the effect of waiving structural or fire performance
requirements specifically provided for in this code or violating accepted
engineering practice involving public safety.
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SECTION 105
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PERMITS
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IFC Section 105.1.1. Change: Permits Required. Change
Fire Code Official Shrewsbury Building Department.
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10.
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IFC Section 105.2. Applications. Change Fire Code
Official to Shrewsbury Building Department.
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11.
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IFC Section 105.2.5. Add: Permit Fees. Permit fees,
inspection fees shall be in accordance with the fee schedule established
by the Shrewsbury Building Department.
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IFC Section 105.3.3. Delete existing text. Add: Occupancy
prohibited before approval. Except as specifically provided
for temporary occupancy in the building code adopted by the City,
a building, structure or portion thereof, shall not be used or occupied
in whole or in part until all fire protection devices and equipment
protecting the building, structure or portion to be occupied, have
been tested and approved by the Code Official charged with enforcing
this code. All portions of the means of egress for the building, structure
or portion to be occupied shall be unobstructed and available for
immediate use.
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IFC Add New Section 105.3.8.1.: Asphalt kettles. An operational permit is required for the operation of asphalt kettles
inside or on the roof of any building or structure.
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SECTION 106
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INSPECTIONS
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IFC Section 106.2.3. Add: Disaster Inspections. In the event of a disaster such as windstorm, tornado, flood, fire,
earthquake, bomb blast, or explosion, the Fire Code Official or his/her
appointed representative is hereby authorized to enter and inspect
structures within the affected areas, subject to constitutional restrictions
or unreasonable searches and seizures. When in the sole opinion of
the Fire Code Official, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe
condition, the Fire Code Official shall take emergency measures in
accordance with this code.
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SECTION 108
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BOARD OF APPEALS
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IFC Section 108.1. Delete: in its entirety and Add: Appeals. The Board of Appeals appointed under the provisions of the Shrewsbury
Building Code shall have jurisdiction to hear all appeals related
to this Fire Code.
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IFC Section 108.2. Delete in its entirety.
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IFC Section 108.3. Delete in its entirety.
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SECTION 109
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VIOLATIONS
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IFC Section 109.4. Penalty for violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this code or fail to comply with any order issued pursuant to any Section thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine or imprisonment as prescribed in Article V, Section 100.090. (General Penalty) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shrewsbury. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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IFC Section 109.4.2. Add: False Alarms. In the
event of false alarms, after the second false alarm in any twelve-month
period, the alarm user, in lieu of court appearance, may pay to the
Director of Finance a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00), and further,
after the third false alarm in any twelve-month period, the alarm
user, in lieu of court appearance, may pay the Director of Finance
a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each additional false
alarm may be fined an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) in
lieu of court appearance.
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SECTION 111
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STOP WORK ORDER
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IFC Section 111.4. Delete in its entirety and add: Failure
to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having
been served with a stop work order, except such work that a person
is directed to perform to abate a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be guilty of an ordinance violation and punished as provided in Section
109.4 of this Code.
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SECTION 114
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UNSAFE CONDITIONS
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IFC Section 114. Add: Unsafe Conditions. Add: 114.1. General. Whenever the Fire Code Official shall find in any
structure or upon any premises dangerous or hazardous conditions or
materials as follows, the Fire Code Official shall order such hazardous
conditions or materials to be removed or remedied in accordance with
this code:
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Hazardous conditions liable to cause or contribute to the spread
of fire in or on said premises or structure or endanger the occupants
thereof;
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Conditions that interfere with the efficiency or operation of
any fire protection equipment or system;
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Obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors
or windows, that are liable to interfere with the egress or occupants
or the operation of the Fire Department in case of fire;
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Accumulation of dust or waste material in air-conditioning or
ventilation systems or grease in kitchen or other exhaust ducts;
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Accumulation of grease on kitchen cooking equipment, or oil,
grease or dirt upon, under or around any mechanical equipment.
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Accumulation of rubbish, waste, paper, boxes, savings or excessive
storage of any combustible material;
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Hazardous conditions arising from defective or improperly utilized
or installed electrical wiring, equipment or appliances;
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Hazardous conditions arising from defective or improperly installed
equipment for handling or using combustible or otherwise hazardous
materials;
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Dangerous or unlawful amounts of combustible, explosive or otherwise
hazardous materials; and
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All equipment, materials, processes or operations that are in
violation of the provisions of this code or any State or Federal codes.
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Vehicles or equipment that impairs or obstructs Fire Department
access to an occupied structure hindering or delaying Fire Department
operations in case of an emergency.
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IFC Section 307 Delete in its entirety and insert:
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SECTION 307
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OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES
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307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain
or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conduced
and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1 through 307.5
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307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that
is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or
when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire
hazardous shall be prohibited.
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307.1.1.1 Wind. Burning of any type is prohibited
in sustained winds in excess of 10 mph
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307.1.2 Yard waste.Open burning of leaves, residential
brush, vegetation or other yard waste is prohibited
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307.1.3 Trash or Refuse. Open burning of residential
or commercial trash or refuse is prohibited
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307.1.4 Construction material. Open burning of
construction materials, is prohibited
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307.1.5 Other products. Open burning of tires,
petroleum-based products, asbestos containing material and trade waste
is prohibited. This includes burning to salvage materials.
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Exception: Prescribed burning for the
purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by
the Fire Code Official
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307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained
from the Fire Code Official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior
to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife
management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or
a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by
and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is
to be kindled.
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307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by State
or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted
with prior approval from the State or local air and water quality
management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the
authorization are followed.
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307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where open burning
creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation, or a required
permit for open burning has not been obtained, the Fire Code Official
is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open burning operation
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307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall
be not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any structure, and provisions
shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within twenty-five
(25) feet of any structure.
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307.4.1 Approved containers. Open burning is only
permitted in the following types of approved containers:
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307.4.1.1 Commercially manufactured units for open
flame type burning including portable outdoor fireplaces, barbeque
grills, and smokers.
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307.4.1.2 In ground fire pits at least eighteen
(18) inches deep with stones or fire brick lining the perimeter burn
area no larger than three (3) foot by three (3) foot or three (3)
square or three (3) foot in diameter.
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307.4.1.3 Above ground Masonry constructed barbeque
grills or fire pits at least eighteen (18) inches deep with a burn
area no larger than three (3) foot by three (3) foot square or three
(3) in diameter.
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307.4.2 Bonfires. Bonfires are defined in Section
202 of this code as an outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes. Residential bonfires are prohibited. Special event bonfires
are subject to regulations as set in 307.4.2
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307.4.2.1 Special Event Bonfires. All special event
bonfires require a permit to be obtained from the fire administration
office for a fee of ten dollars ($10.00), submitted no later than
five (5) days prior to the planned event. Special event bonfires shall
conform to the following guidelines:
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307.4.2.2 Special event bonfires shall be placed
on the ground and all requirements per the special event bonfire permit
are to be followed;
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307.4.2.3 The special event bonfire permit must
be on location and in possession of the applicant until the fire has
been thoroughly extinguished;
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307.4.2.4 The fire location must be at least one
hundred (100) feet from the closest structure;
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307.4.2.5 The maximum size of a special
event bonfire shall be six (6) feet wide by six (6) feet long by six
(6) feet high;
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307.4.2.6 Only seasoned dry wood will be permitted for burning;
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307.4.2.7 Sustained winds shall not exceed ten
(10) miles per hour;
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307.4.2.8 Special Event Bonfires will be out by
11:00 P.M., and will be completely extinguished;
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307.4.2.9 If a Police or Fire Official is required
to investigate a fire, they will determine if it is a recreational
fire and that all rules and regulations are being followed. They will
have the authority to have the fire extinguished, spectators dispersed
and citations issued;
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307.4.3 Recreational fires. Recreational fires
are defined as burning of only clean dry firewood, wood pellets, charcoal,
liquified natural gas, or liquified propane gas; for the purpose of
pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes
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307.4.3.1 Approved Containers. Recreational
fires are limited to approved containers as defined in 307.4.1 of
this code.
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307.5 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires or recreational
fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
A minimum of one (1) portable fire extinguisher complying with Section
906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing
equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water
truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
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IFC Section 308.1.4 delete in its entirety and insert:
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SECTION 308
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OPEN FLAMES
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308.1.4 Open-flame Cooking Devices. Open-flame
cooking devices, such as charcoal, propane or natural gas grills,
electric smokers, and other similar devices used for cooking shall
not be located or used on combustible balconies, decks, or within
ten (10) feet of combustible construction
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Exceptions:
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One- and two-family dwellings, except that LP-gas containers
are limited to a water capacity not greater than fifty (50) pounds
(22.68 kg) [nominal twenty (20) pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity] with
an aggregate LP-gas capacity not to exceed one hundred (100) lbs.
(5 containers).
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Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system, except that LP-gas containers are limited
to a water capacity not greater than fifty (50) pounds (22.68 kg)
[nominal twenty (20) pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity], with an aggregate
LP-gas capacity not to exceed forty (40) lbs. (2 containers).
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IFC Section 308.1.6.3 delete it its entirety and insert:
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308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. No person shall release
or cause to be released a sky lantern or other type of unmanned device
that relies on an open flame to heat the air inside the device in
order to make the device airborne.
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IFC Section 311.5; change to read as follows:
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SECTION 311
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VACANT PREMISES
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311.5 Placards. The Fire Code Official is authorized
to require marking of any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures
determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating
to structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1
through 311.5.5.
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IFC Section 401.5 delete in its entirety and insert:
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SECTION 401
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GENERAL
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401.5 Making false report. It shall be unlawful
for any person to willfully or maliciously give, turn in, signal,
transmit or cause to be made, a false alarm or report that a fire
or medical emergency has occurred, or is in progress, by any action
or means whatsoever, and said false alarm or report causes the unnecessary
movement or use of Fire Department apparatus or personnel, or causes
the evacuation of building occupants or the disruption of the building
occupant's normal activities.
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IFC Section 408. Add a new Section as follows. Insert:
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SECTION 408
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FIREFIGHTER ASSIST PLANS
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408 Firefighter assist plans. An approved pictographic
display (sign, drawing or wall marking) shall be posted within all
enclosed stairways at each floor landing in all new and existing high-rise
buildings. Individual displays, or signs shall show the floor level
number where the graphic is displayed, the configuration of exit access
corridors including all door openings, exit stairways, elevators,
exterior building walls, fire alarm pull stations, fire hoses and
sprinkler valves. The sign shall be located five (5) feet (1,524 mm)
above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when
the doors are in the open or closed positions.
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SECTION 501
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GENERAL
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IFC Section 501.4 Insert the following after the last sentence: "Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be isolated to
the public safety spectrum only, and shall be approved by the local
or regional emergency communication authority."
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SECTION 503
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FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
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IFC Section 503.7. Add: Street Obstructions. No
person shall erect, construct, place or maintain any bumps, humps,
fences, gates, chains, bars, pipes, wood or metal horse or any other
type of obstruction in or upon any fire access road unless approved,
in writing, by the City of Shrewsbury Fire Code Official.
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IFC Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
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SECTION 505
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PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
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505.1 Address Identification. New and existing
buildings shall be provided with approved address identification.
The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position
that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall
not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than six (6)
inches (152.4 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (1/2)
inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the Fire Code Official, address
numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road, buildings
do not immediately front a street, and/or the building cannot be viewed
from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign with approved
six-inch (152.4 mm) height building numerals or addresses and four-inch
(101.6 mm) height suite/apartment numerals of a color contrasting
with the background of the building or other approved means shall
be used to identify the structure. Numerals or addresses shall be
posted on a minimum twenty-inch (508 mm) by thirty-inch (762 mm) background
on border. Address identification shall be maintained.
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Exception: R-3 Single-Family occupancies shall
have approved numerals of a minimum three and one-half (3 1/2) inches
(88.9 mm) in height and a color contrasting with the background clearly
visible and legible from the street fronting the property and rear
alleyway where such alleyway exists.
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Where required. The Fire Code Official is authorized
to require a key box to be installed in an approved location when
any of the following conditions exist. The key box shall be of an
approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain
keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official.
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Where access to or within a structure or area is restricted
because of secured openings, or where immediate access is necessary
for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, or the structure has a
fire alarm system, or the structure has an automatic fire sprinkler
system. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain
keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official.
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SECTION 506
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KEY BOXES
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IFC Section 506.1.1 delete in its entirety and insert: Locks.
An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers.
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IFC Section 506.1.2 delete in its entirety and insert:
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506.1.2 Key boxes for fire service elevator keys. Key boxes shall be provided for fire service elevator keys and shall
comply with Section 506.1 and all of the following:
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The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry
key box system in use in the jurisdiction and approved by the Fire
Code Official.
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The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words
"Fire Department Use Only — Elevator Keys."
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The key box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby
nearest to the lowest level of Fire Department access.
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The key box shall be mounted five (5) feet six (6) inches (1,676
mm) above the finished floor to the right side of the elevator bank
or other approved location.
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Contents of the key box are limited to fire service elevator
keys. Additional elevator access tools, keys and information pertinent
to emergency planning or elevator access shall be permitted where
authorized by the Fire Code Official.
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In buildings with two (2) or more elevator banks, a single key
box shall be permitted to be used where such elevator banks are separated
by not more than thirty (30) feet (9,144 mm). Additional key boxes
shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated
by more than thirty (30) feet (9,144 mm).
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IFC Section 507.4 delete in its entirety and insert:
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SECTION 507
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FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
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507.4.1. Water Flow Test. Water flow tests shall
be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday
through Friday only, with Shrewsbury Fire Department notification
prior to testing.
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507.4.2. Add: Fire Flow. Fire flow requirements
for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined
by the tables listed in Appendix B of this code.
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IFC Section 507.5.5 delete in its entirety and insert:
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507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. There shall
be no obstructions, planting, bushes, trees, signs, light standards,
etc., within six (6) feet of any fire hydrant in all directions.
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IFC Section 507.6. Add: Public Water Supply. The
Fire Code Official shall recommend to the Chief Administrative Official
of the City the location or relocation of new or existing fire hydrants
and the placement or replacement of inadequate water mains located
upon public property and deemed necessary to provide an adequate fire
flow and distribution pattern. A fire hydrant shall not be placed
into or removed from service until approved by the Fire Code Official.
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IFC Section 507.6.1. Add: Fire Hydrant System. Fire
hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.6.2. through 507.6.14.
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IFC Section 507.6.3. Add: Private Fire Hydrant Flow Test. A business owner may elect for the Fire Department to perform annual
inspections and flow tests on private hydrants within their property,
after completion of the established authorization form and submitting
the appropriate fee as established by the Fire Code Official.
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IFC Section 507.6.5. Add: Color coding of public fire
hydrants. All public fire hydrant barrels are to be painted
yellow. All fire hydrant bonnets are to be painted as follows:
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COLOR
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WATER MAIN SIZE
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Green:
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Twelve (12) inch and larger
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Orange:
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Eight (8) and ten (10) inch
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Red:
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Six (6) inch and smaller
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IFC Section 507.6.6. Add: Color coding of private fire
hydrants. All private fire hydrant barrels are to be painted
red. All fire hydrant bonnets are to be painted as follows:
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COLOR
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WATER MAIN SIZE
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Green:
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Twelve (12) inches and larger
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Orange:
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Eight (8) and ten (10) inch
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Red:
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Six (6) inch and smaller
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IFC Section 507.6.7. Add: Prohibited Locations. A fire hydrant shall not be placed at any location where the Fire
Code Official deems it could be damaged by vehicular traffic.
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IFC Section 507.6.8. Add: Relocation of Hydrant. Relocation of fire hydrants requested or required by a property
owner and/or developer shall be relocated by the water purveyor's
policies and procedures with the approval of the Fire Code Official.
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42.
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IFC Section 507.6.9. Add: Fire Hydrant Installation. All fire hydrants shall be installed with inspection and approval
of the Fire Code Official.
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IFC Section 507.6.10. Add: Fire Hydrant Setback. All fire hydrants shall be set back from the curb or edge of pavement.
The setback shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.
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IFC Section 507.6.11. Add: Fire Hydrant Connection Height. Fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of fourteen (14) inches
and a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches above the finish grade, measured
from the center of the streamer connections.
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SECTION 607
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ELEVATION OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND FIRE SERVICE KEYS
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IFC Section 607.3.1 add a new Section as follows. Insert:
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607.3.1 Information signs. An approved graphic
display of evacuation routes and written information concerning basic
evacuation procedures, including the location of the exit stairs,
shall be posted in an approved location in all common hallways, in
or near elevator lobbies, on all floor levels of all new and existing
high-rise buildings.
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46.
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IFC Section 607.7 (page 87) delete in its entirety and insert:
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607.7 Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator
car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved
elevator lobby key box in accordance with Section 506.1.2.
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47.
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IFC Section 607.9 add a new Section as follows. Insert:
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607.9 Elevator emergency operations testing. All
elevators that are equipped with emergency elevator operations in
accordance with Rule 211.3 of ASME A17.1 listed in Chapter 80, shall
be tested at least once each year in all phases of emergency functions.
An approved elevator service company shall conduct tests.
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IFC Section 607.10 add a new Section as follows. Insert:
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607.10 Prohibited lockout systems, key-ways and devices. Elevator service shall be provided for Fire Department emergency
access to all floors in all high-rise buildings. The use of security
lockout systems, key operated floor selection buttons or other key-ways
or other devices which are not automatically rendered inoperative
by the fire sensing devices or the key operated fire service master
switch is prohibited. Walls, security bars, equipment or storage may
not obstruct access to any building level from any elevator.
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SECTION 609
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COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
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49.
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IFC Section 609: Delete in its entirety and insert:
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609.3.5. Add: Existing. Existing Commercial cooking
appliances and domestic cooking appliances utilized for commercial
purposes, including hood, ductwork, exhaust fans and make-up air not
in conformance with the Shrewsbury Code shall be brought into compliance
for re-occupancy, or replacement of the hood suppression system or
issuance of a kitchen remodel permit.
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SECTION 807
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DECORATIVE MATERIALS OTHER THAN DECORATE VEGETATION IN
NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
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50.
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Section 807.5.2.2 and 807.5.2.3; change to read as follows:
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807.5.2.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching
materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than
twenty percent (20%) of the wall area. Such materials shall not be
continuous from floor to ceiling or wall to wall. Curtains, draperies,
wall hangings, and other decorative material suspended from the walls
or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria
of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be non-combustible.
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Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system Installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall
be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the wall area.
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807.5.2.3 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching
materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not more than
fifty percent (50%) of the specific wall area to which they are attached.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended
from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance
criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be non-combustible.
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SECTION 901
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GENERAL SECTION
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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51.
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IFC Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
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901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers
must maintain and test standpipe systems as per NFPA 25 requirements.
The following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing
that is required every five (5) years:
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1.
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The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and
the standpipe shall be back-flushed when foreign material is present,
and also hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of
standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance
with NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
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2.
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For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic
water supply capable of flowing water through the standpipe, the tester
shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumping system
(as approved by the Fire Code Official) to each FDC, and flow water
through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each
inlet connection functions properly. Confirm that there are no open
hose valves prior to introducing water into a dry standpipe. There
is no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that check
valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves
on the system.
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3.
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Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested
in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall
be exercised.
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4.
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If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor
shall install such caps for all FDC's as required by the Fire
Code Official, per 912.4.1.
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5.
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Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by
the owner and contractor, as required by NFPA 25.
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6.
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Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by
the owner and contractor, if applicable, as required by the State
Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
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7.
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Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to
the building shall not be conducted during freezing conditions or
during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions.
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8.
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Contact the Fire Code Official for requests to remove existing
fire hose from Class II and III standpipe systems where employees
are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting equipment.
All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with
an approved cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by
the Fire Code Official.
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9.
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IFC Section 901.6.2. Delete in its entirety and add: Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance (I, T and
M) required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the
premises for a minimum of three (3) years. If the required testing
frequency is greater than three (3) years, records must be kept for
the number of years of testing frequency plus three (3) years. Upon
receipt, the building representative or owner shall forward all I,
T and M records to the Fire Code Official. If applicable, the building
representative or building owner may request/direct that I, T and
M company forward I, T and M records to the Code Official, upon completion.
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10.
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Section 901.6.2.1 Delete in its entirety and Add: Records
Information. Accurate logs shall be maintained indicating the
number, location and type of device tested. Any defect, modification,
maintenance, inspection, testing or repair shall be logged. Initial
records shall include the name of the installation contractor, type
of components installed, Manufacturer of the components, location
and number of components installed per floor. Records shall also include
the manufacturer's operation and maintenance instruction manuals.
Such records shall be maintained on the property.
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52.
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IFC Section 901.6.2.2 (page 104) add a new Section. Insert:
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901.6.2.2 Records copies to Fire Code Official. Within sixty (60) days of the completion of the required system
inspections, tests and maintenance an electronic copy of the report
shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official in Adobe® PDF format.
The reports shall be sent via e-mail to fire@cityofshrewsbury.com
the type of fire protection system inspection and the address of the
inspected property shall be included in the subject of the e-mail.
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53.
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Section 901.8.2; change to read as follows:
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901.8.2 Removal of Occupant-Use Hose Lines. The
Fire Code Official is authorized to permit the removal of occupant-use
hose lines and hose valves where all of the following conditions exist:
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a.
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The hose line(s) would not be utilized by trained personnel
or the Fire Department.
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b.
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If the occupant-use hose lines are removed, but the hose valves
are required to remain as per the Fire Code Official, such shall be
compatible with local Fire Department fittings.
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SECTION 903
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AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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54.
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IFC Section 903.2; Delete the exception.
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55.
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Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8,
and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
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903.2.11.3 Buildings thirty five (35) feet or more in
height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
buildings that have one (1) or more stories, other than penthouses
in compliance with Section 1510 of the International Building Code,
located thirty five (35) feet (10,668 mm) or more above the lowest
level of Fire Department vehicle access, measured to the finished
floor.
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Exceptions: Open parking structures in compliance
with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code, having no other
occupancies above the subject garage.
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903.2.11.7 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For
any building with a clear height exceeding twelve (12) feet (4,572
mm), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
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903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing
spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
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903.2.11.9 Buildings over 6,000 square feet An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings
with a building area six thousand (6,000) square feet or greater and
in all existing buildings that are enlarged to be six thousand (6,000)
square feet or greater. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls
shall not define separate buildings.
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Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with
Section 406.5 of the International Building Code.
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903.2.9.3 Self-Service Storage Facility. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage
facilities.
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56.
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Section 903.3.1.1 add a new Section as follows. Insert:
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903.3.1.2 Sprinklers required. Clean agent, halogenated
or carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall not be considered as
an alternative to an automatic sprinkler system in computer rooms,
vaults or other rooms where an automatic sprinkler system is required.
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57.
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IFC Section 903.3.1.2.3. Add: Combustible Concealed Spaces. All concealed spaces enclosed wholly or partially by exposed combustible
construction, including, but not limited to, attics, shall be protected
by sprinklers, in accordance with NFPA 13-1995 5-13, 1.
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58.
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IFC Section 903.3.7. Delete in its entirety and add: Fire
Department Connections. The location of the Fire Department
connections shall be approved by the Fire Code Official and shall
be located at least forty (40) feet from the building, as practically
as possible, for buildings over five thousand (5,000) square feet
in area, or over two-stories in height.
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59.
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IFC 903.3.7.1. Add: Location. Fire Department Connections
shall be located no further than one hundred fifty (150) feet, accessible
to Fire Department apparatus, from a fire hydrant.
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60.
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IFC Section 903.4.1.1. Add: Cancellation of Service. In the event the central station monitoring is cancelled, notifications
shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official by the Central Station
and the building owner.
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61.
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IFC Section 903.4.2.1 (page 112) add a new Section. Insert:
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903.4.2.1 Fire Sprinkler System Fire Department Connection. An approved exterior audio/visual fire alarm notification device
shall be installed above all Fire Department connections. This device
shall activate upon a water flow fire alarm signal only. This device
shall be visible from the closest fire apparatus access road and installed
at twelve (12) feet above ground level or other approved location.
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The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall
be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum
seventy-five (75) candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable
to the Fire Department connection.
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62.
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IFC Section 903.4.4. Add: Post Indicating Valve. An above ground post indicating valve (PIV) is required on all new
structures that require an automatic sprinkler fire suppression system.
The private fire service main to a building shall be provided with
a listed post indicator value located to control all sources of water
supply as stated in NFPA 24. The valve shall be supervised as listed
in Section 903.4.
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63.
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903.4.5. Add: Control Valves. At the
discretion of the Fire Code Official additional floor control valves
controlling flow to sprinklers in circulating close loop systems may
be required and shall comply with NFPA 13.
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SECTION 907
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FIRE ALARM AND DETECTIONS SYSTEMS
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64.
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IFC Section 907.1; Add a new Section 907.1.4. Insert:
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907.1.4 Design Standards. Where a new fire alarm
system is installed, the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm
systems utilizing more than twenty (20) smoke detectors shall have
analog initiating devices.
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65.
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IFC Section 907.1.2.1. Add: Fire Alarm Panel Location. The location of the FACP shall be located in a location approved
by the Fire Code Official near a main entry, except a remote annunciator
installed in an approved location by the Fire Code Official.
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66.
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IFC Section 907.6.3; delete all four (4) Exceptions.
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67.
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See Section 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted
to the supervising station.
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68.
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IFC Section 907.7.4. Add: Detector Indicators. Smoke
detectors or duct detectors locate above a ceiling or behind a wall
must be provided with a remote indicating device in an approved location
at the ceiling or wall to indicate the location of the device, except
where approved by the Code Official.
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SECTION 912
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FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
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69.
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IFC Section 912.2.2 delete in its entirety. Insert:
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912.2.2 Fire Department Connection Location Signage. On new and existing buildings, the Fire Department connection shall
be indicated by an approved sign mounted on the street front or on
the side of the building. Such sign shall have red letters "FDC" not
less than six (6) inches (152 mm) high and words in red letters not
less than two (2) inches (51 mm) high or an arrow to indicate the
location on a white reflective background. Such signs shall be subject
to the approval of the Fire Code Official.
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70.
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IFC Section 912.4.4 add a new Section. Insert:
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912.4.4 No parking areas at Fire Department connections. When Fire Department connections are located in an area where vehicles
may be parked or standing, said parking or standing shall be restricted
for ten (10) feet in each direction from the Fire Department connection.
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SECTION 916
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FIRE HYDRANTS
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71.
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IFC Section 916.0 Add new Sections. Insert:
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916.1 New Structures. No person shall commence
construction of any new structure, or building, or addition to any
structure or building, within or upon any real property within the
District, unless such person shall first have submitted to the Code
Official of the District a plat or drawing of the property whereon
is located such building, structure of addition, which plat or drawing
has indicated there on the nearest existing fire hydrant, and if there
is not an existing fire hydrant within such distance as is approved
by the Code Official, then also the proposed installation of a new
fire hydrant or hydrants, and unless, also, the particular locations
proposed for such fire hydrants and the number of fire hydrants to
be installed if any, shall be approved by the Code Official.
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916.2 Installation of other new fire hydrants. No
person shall install or cause to be installed any fire hydrant within
the District, unless the location thereof and the design and type
of the hydrant, including the threads and outlets thereof, shall first
have been approved by the Code Official.
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916.3 Groups R-3 and R-4 occupancies. There shall
be no more than six (6) dwelling units constructed prior to the installation
of a public water system with fire hydrants as set forth herein so
as to be accessible for Fire District use in the event of a fire emergency.
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916.4 Other Occupancy Groups. In all other occupancy
groups, public water systems with fire hydrants shall be installed
with the commencement of construction.
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916.6.7 No parking area at fire hydrants. Where
fire hydrants are required to be installed in areas where vehicles
would be parked or standing, said vehicle parking or standing shall
be restricted for ten (10) feet in each direction from the fire hydrant.
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916.8 Obstructions. There shall be no obstructions,
plantings, bushes, trees, signs, light standards, etc., within six
(6) feet of any fire hydrant in all directions.
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SECTION 1008
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MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION
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72.
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IFC Section 1008.3.6 add a new Section. Insert:
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1008.3.6 Circuit identification. All circuits which
provide power for emergency lighting shall be identified in each electrical
panel.
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SECTION 1013
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EXIT SIGNS
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1013.3.1 Circuit identification. All circuits which
provide power for exit signs shall be identified in each electrical
panel.
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73.
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IFC Section 1013.1.1. Add: Floor Level Exit Signs. Where exit signs are required in use groups A-1, A-2 Banquet Halls
and Night Clubs, I-2, and R-1, additional approved low-2 level exit
signs are required. Signs shall be provided in all corridors, exist
access, and exits. The bottom of the sign shall not be less than six
(6) inches nor more than eight (8) inches above floor level and shall
indicate the path of exit travel. For exit and exit access doors,
the signs shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest
edge of the sign within four (4) inches of the door frame. Signs may
be internally or externally illuminated, photo-luminescent, or self-luminous.
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SECTION 1031
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MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS
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74.
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IFC Section 1031.1.1. Add: Maintenance. The means
of egress from each part of a structure, including exits, stairways,
egress doors and panic hardware, aisles, corridors, passageways and
similar elements of the means of egress, shall at all times be maintained
in a safe condition and available for immediate utilization and free
of all obstructions.
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SECTION 2304
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DISPENSING OPERATIONS
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75.
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IFC Section 2304.3.38. Add: Fire Suppression System. The dispensing area (pump islands, canopy and adjacent ground area)
shall be provided with an approved fire suppression system.
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SECTION 3310
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ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING
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76.
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IFC Section 3310.1; add sentence to end of paragraph to
read as follows:
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When fire apparatus access roads are required to be installed
for any structure or development, they shall be approved prior to
the time at which construction has progressed beyond completion of
the foundation of any structure.
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SECTION 5003
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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HAZARD MATERIALS
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77.
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IFC Section 5003.5.2. Add: Hazard Sign Required. Any occupancy required by this code and/or State Law to provide
material safety data sheets, shall provide visible markings on the
outside of buildings, rooms and containers where hazardous substances
are present. The markings shall be in a location approved by the Fire
Code Official. These markings shall conform to NFPA 704 marking system
or with Federal laws or regulations, or in the case of containers,
may as an option comply with Safety and Health Administration Hazard
Communication Rule, 29 CFR 1910.1200(F). To avoid duplication of markings,
marking requirements of the United States Department of Transportation
shall satisfy the requirements in regard to motor vehicles, rolling
stock and aircraft.
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78.
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IFC Section 5003.5.2 add a new Section as follows:
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5003.5.2 All doors. All doors shall have a placard
with a minimum dimension of ten inches (10) located in an approved
location that identifies the worst hazard category of the product(s)
in that area. This placard shall be provided with numerals in accordance
with Section 5003.6.1.
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79.
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IFC Section 5003.6.1 Sign Size. add a new Section
as follows:
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5003.6.1 Sign size. The exterior markings of buildings
or site entrances where materials are stored shall have a minimum
signal size of four (4) inches . All numbers/letters shall be reflective.
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SECTION 5601
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GENERAL SECTION
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EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
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80.
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IFC Section 5601.1.3. Delete exception #4 in its entirety.
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SECTION 5607
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BLASING OPERATIONS
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81.
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IFC Section 5607.16. Add: Storage. The storage
of explosive materials within City limits is prohibited with or without
St. Louis County approval.
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82.
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IFC Section 5607.17. Add: Blasting. The City of
Shrewsbury contract with the St. Louis County Department of Public
Works will take precedence except for Section 5607.16 storage overnight.
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SECTION APPENDIX D
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FIRE LANES
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83.
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IFC Section Appendix, D 103.6.3.1. Add: Fire Lanes. Fire lanes so legally designated by the Fire Code Official shall
be posted with appropriate signs or markings as specified by the Fire
Code Official and approved by the Board of Aldermen so that the public
will be aware of the existence of such fire lanes. If fire lanes are
marked by painting them, they shall be painted red in color. In cases
of fire lane established on private property, the owner thereof shall
provide such signs or markings at their expense and in cases of fire
lanes established on public property, the Director of Public Works
(streets) shall provide signage and markings.
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84.
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IFC Section Appendix D 103.5.2 (page 484) add a new Section. Insert:
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SECTION APPENDIX D
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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GATES
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85.
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D103.5.2 Electrically operated gates. All electrically
operated gates shall be installed in accordance with the following
requirements:
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1.
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The gate shall be at least fifty (50) feet back from the edge
of the cross street from which the "gated" street is accessed and
shall open the full width of the required pavement, roadway or driveway.
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2.
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It shall be equipped with a rapid entry key operated switch
to open the gate, in addition to the normal 'resident operated
mechanism.' The key switch, when activated, shall keep the gate
open until fire district personnel reset it after the emergency. The
rapid entry key operated switch shall be purchased through the Knox
Company.
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3.
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The gate shall release in the event of a power failure, allowing
it to be opened manually. Provide a means to manually release the
gate to allow the gate to be opened in the event the switch, motor,
or some other component fails.
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4.
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The gate installation shall be inspected, tested and approved
by the Fire Code Official prior to the use of the gate. Applications
for gates being added to existing subdivisions shall include a signed
petition stating: "I agree with a gate being installed at the entrance
to all the streets to the subdivision, I understand that when this
gate is installed the Fire Department response can be lengthened.
I further will not hold the Fire Department responsible for loss of
life or property due to the additional response time." The petition
shall be signed by one hundred percent (100%) of all residents within
the subdivision.
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SECTION APPENDIX D
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MANUALLY OPERATED GATES
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86.
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Section D103.5.3 (page 484) add a new Section. Insert: D103.5.3 Manually operated gates. All manually operated gates
shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
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1.
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The gate shall be at least fifty (50) feet back from the edge
of the cross street from which the gated street is accessed and shall
open the full width of the required pavement, roadway or driveway.
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2.
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If the gate is to be locked, it shall be equipped with a rapid
entry padlock, The Rapid Entry padlock shall be purchased through
the Knox Company. The gate locking mechanism shall be constructed
in such a manner as to always allow the gate to open with the activation/removal
of the rapid entry padlock.
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3.
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The gate installation shall be inspected, tested and approved
by the Fire Code Official prior to the use of the gate.
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4.
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Applications for gates being added to existing subdivisions
shall include a signed petition stating: "I agree with a gate being
installed at the entrance to all the streets to the subdivision, I
understand that when this gate is installed the Fire Department response
can be lengthened. I further will not hold the Fire Department responsible
for loss of life or property due to the additional response time."
The petition shall be signed by one hundred percent (100%) of all
residents within the subdivision.
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[Ord. No. 2925, 7-10-2018]
Nothing in this Chapter or in the International Fire Code (IFC)
hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any lawsuit or proceeding
impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred,
or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act
or Chapter hereby repealed.
[Ord. No. 2925, 7-10-2018]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or the Code adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 100.090, General Penalty.
[Ord. No. 2925, 7-10-2018]
A.
This Section shall take precedence over the firework requirements
of Chapter 56 of the IFC.
1.
Definition. For the purpose of this Section, the term "fireworks"
means and includes any combustible or explosive composition, or any
substance or combination of substances, or articles prepared for the
purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion,
deflagration or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, toy pistols,
toy cannons, toy canes or toy guns, in which explosives are used,
the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel same,
firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, Roman candles, Dago Bombs, sparklers
or other fireworks containing any explosives or flammable compound
or any tablets or other devices in which paper caps are used containing
not in excess of an average of twenty-five one-hundredths (0.25) of
a grain of explosive compound per cap, the sale, possession and use
of which shall be permitted at all times. The term "fireworks" shall,
in addition, not include model rockets made of lightweight materials
such as paper, wood, plastic or rubber and preloaded factory-made
model rocket engines designed, sold and used for the purpose of propelling
recoverable aero models launched by means of a remotely controlled
and electrically operated system which contains a switch which will
return to "off" when released, provided that at the time of the use
thereof an adult is in attendance and supervising such use.
2.
Sale, Possession And Use Prohibited — Exceptions.
a.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, give, use, discharge or explode fireworks within the City, except as provided by Subsection (A)(2)(b) below and this Section.
b.
Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the sale, possession
and use of blank cartridges for theatrical purposes or signal purposes
in an athletic contest or sporting event; or items for the use of
Police or military organizations; or flares used by railroads or other
public or private transportation agencies for signaling purposes.
Nothing herein shall prohibit any resident wholesaler, dealer or jobber
from possessing I.C.C. Class C fireworks for the purpose of selling
at wholesale provided such fireworks are delivered or shipped directly
outside the City; nor shall anything herein prohibit the sale, possession
or use of fireworks for pyrotechnic displays given by any organization,
amusement park, officials in charge of a public park, or group of
individuals provided that they have first obtained a permit for same
in accordance with the regulations provided by this Section.
3.
Permits For Pyrotechnic Displays — Required — Safety
Investigation — Issuance.
a.
Any non-profit organizations so organized by the laws of the
State may apply for a permit for a pyrotechnic display, provided that
such display be open to the public either on a fee or free basis scheduled
for a specific time.
b.
Permits contemplated by this Section shall be issued by the
Board of Aldermen only after the application for the permit shall
have been investigated by the Police Department of the City and returned
to the Chief of Police who shall note thereon that the public safety
will not be endangered by the display.
4.
Permit — Inspection Authorized. The president of the non-profit organization applying for the permit authorized by Subsection (A)(3) shall personally sign the permit application. A properly signed application shall be deemed consent for any duly authorized agent of the City to enter into, have full access to, and search all places where fireworks or pyrotechnic displays are stored. Such entry and search shall be only for the purposes of determining whether there exists now or has existed a violation of these regulations. Any organization willfully or intentionally interfering with any duly authorized agent of the City in the performance of any duty hereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined as provided by this Section.
5.
Responsibility Of Parents, Guardians, Etc. No parent, guardian
or other adult person having care and custody of a minor under the
age of seventeen (17) years shall permit such minor to possess, offer
for sale, expose for sale, give, use, discharge or explode any fireworks
within the City limits. Any parent, guardian or person having custody
and care of a minor who knowingly permits such minor to violate the
provisions of this Section or, after becoming aware that such minor
is violating or intending to violate the provisions of this Section,
to fail to terminate or prevent such violation shall on conviction
be subject to the same penalties as provided in this Section.
