[CC 1997 §12.3; Ord. No. 2952-98 §§1,4, 4-1-1998; Ord. No. 3633-05 §1—4, 4-6-2005; Ord. No. 4247-12 §1, 11-7-2012; Ord. No. 4693-19, 6-19-2019]
A.
The 2015 International Fire Code, as prepared by the International
Code Council, Inc., is on file in the office of the City Clerk and
is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Hazelwood,
Missouri, with the modifications, additions, insertions and changes
prescribed below, and is made a part hereof as if more fully set forth
herein.
B.
There are hereby established the following modifications, additions,
insertions and changes to the 2015 International Fire Code:
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MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
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1.
Section 101.1.
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101.1 (Name of Jurisdiction)
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Inserted "the City of Hazelwood, Missouri."
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2.
Section 103.1 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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103.1 General. The Division of Fire Prevention
is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the
Chief (Fire Marshal) or Deputy Fire Marshal. The function of the division
shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the
provisions of this code.
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3.
Section 104.10.2 Add a new Section. Insert:
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104.10.2 Investigative authority. The Fire Marshal
or the Deputy Fire Marshal and such other personnel designated by
the Fire Chief (Fire Marshal) or Deputy Fire Marshal, shall have general
police powers for the express purpose of enforcing the fire code and
investigating fires and explosions. This power shall extend to the
collection, preservation and storage of evidence, the interview of
persons, or any other lawful action necessary to permit the peaceful
completion of any lawful action by the Hazelwood Fire Department.
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4.
Section 104.12 Add a new Section. Insert:
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104.12 Rule-making authority. The Chief (Fire Marshal)
or Deputy Fire Marshal 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 local 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 of violating
accepted engineering practice involving public safety.
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5.
Section 105.3.3. Delete existing text. Insert:
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105.3.3 Occupancy prohibited without approval. A
building, structure or portion thereof shall not be used or occupied,
in whole or in part, without approval of the Fire Chief (Fire Marshal)
or Deputy Fire Marshal or Building Official. This shall apply to new
buildings, buildings undergoing alteration, modification or repair
and buildings or tenant spaces undergoing reoccupancy.
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6.
Section 105.6.49 Add a new section. Insert:
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105.6.49 Helicopter hoisting and lowering operations. Approval is required for helicopter hoisting and lowering operations
in accordance with the following:
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The helicopter service or the contractor in charge of a helicopter
hoisting or lowering operation shall demonstrate financial responsibility
of liability for damages arising from the hoisting or lowering operation
by providing the Fire Marshal with proof of insurance or other appropriate
financial responsibility. Forty-eight (48) hours' notice shall be
provided before the hoisting or lowering operation is to begin. Notification
shall be made to other jurisdictional agencies as may be required.
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7.
Section 105.6.49.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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105.6.49.1 Safety precautions. During all helicopter
lifting or lowering operations, the following safety precautions shall
be followed:
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1.
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The fire and police departments shall approve landing sites,
if landings are necessary.
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2.
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All materials or equipment to be lifted shall be brought as
close as possible to the building or structure site by road vehicles.
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3.
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The helicopter shall not carry equipment or materials lifted
to or lowered from a building or structure over pedestrians, spectators,
other buildings or vehicles.
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4.
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When the operation involves setting or removing equipment or
materials from or on an occupied building, the top two (2) floors
of the building shall not be occupied by anyone, other than individuals
directly involved with the operation while the hoisting or lifting
operation is in progress.
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5.
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All flammable or combustible liquids brought to the site for
refueling helicopters shall be stored, used and dispensed in accordance
with this code.
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6.
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A fire department safety officer, or fire department safety
team, must be present on the site during all helicopter lifting or
lowering operations. The safety officer, or safety team, shall terminate
the lift if weather conditions or other variables make the operation
unsafe. The safety officer, or safety team, shall be provided radio
communications with the helicopter pilot in the event safety conditions
mandate evasive action.
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7a.
Section 105.6, Required Operational Permits, is further amended
by inserting one new Subsection, to be designated as Subsection 105.6.50,
to read as follows:
[Ord. No. 4968-23, 7-5-2023]
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105.6.50 Premises Identification. An operational
permit is required. The plan shall be submitted and reviewed annually
by August 1 of each year.
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7b.
Section 105.7, Required Construction Permits, is amended by
inserting one new Subsection, to be designated as Subsection 105.7.19,
to read as follows:
[Ord. No. 4968-23, 7-5-2023]
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105.7.19 Premises Identification. A construction
permit is required to install premises identification in accordance
with Section 408. Premises identification plans shall be submitted
for review and approval before a permit will be issued. Premises identification
permits shall be issued at no charge.
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8.
Section 109.5 Add a new section. Insert:
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109.5 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall
continue any work in or about the structure after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed
to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable
to penalties as specified in Section 109.3 of this Chapter.
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9.
Section 111.4 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue
any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe conditions, shall be in violation of Sections 109.4 and 109.5
of this Chapter and liable to a summons and a court fine.
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10.
Section 113.6 Add a new section. Insert:
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113.6 Reinspection. If a violation of the codes
of the Hazelwood Fire Department is observed, and the owner or tenant
is notified of the violation, a reinspection shall be made to confirm
compliance. If, during the reinspection, the Fire Code Official cannot
confirm compliance with the noted violations, then a summons may be
issued and a court appearance required. Fees shall be paid prior to
the next reinspection.
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11.
Section 308.4.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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308.4.2 Group R-1 hotels and motels. Candles, incense
and similar open-flame-producing items shall not be allowed in sleeping
units in Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies.
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12.
Section 308.4.2.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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308.4.2.1 Portable cooking devices prohibited. It
shall be unlawful for an owner, operator, or guest of any R-1 lodging
establishment to use, provide, or knowingly allow the use of a portable
electrical or open-flame cooking device or appliance, including but
not limited to hot plates, electric skillets and grills, propane and
charcoal grills, camp stoves, slow cookers, crock pots, and any similar
cooking device on the premises of an R-1 lodging establishment.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Approved kitchens or kitchenettes.
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2.
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Microwave ovens.
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3.
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Coffee makers.
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Section 319 Add a new section. Insert:
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SECTION 319 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES
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319.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles
that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden
vapors shall comply with this Section.
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319.2 Permit required. Any mobile food preparation
vehicle shall require an operation permit from the City of Hazelwood
for each deployment or location prior to placing the vehicle in its
proposed set-up location.
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Exceptions:
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A permit is not required from the City of Hazelwood if the vehicle
has a current annual fire safety inspection sticker and certification
from the City of St. Louis displayed on the vehicle, although the
fire code official shall have the authority to conduct an inspection
on any food preparation vehicle set-up for operation within their
jurisdiction to ensure compliance with this code.
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2.
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Mobile food preparation vehicles operating under and in compliance
with a permit obtained under Section 319.2.1.
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319.2.1 Event permit required. An event permit
is required from the City of Hazelwood for any location where three
(3) or more mobile food preparation vehicles will be set up or in
operation at any one (1) time on the same property or at the same
venue. The event permit may be issued annually for recurring situations
with the approval of the code official.
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319.2.2 Separation between vehicles. There shall
be a minimum of ten (10) feet of clear space between any vehicles
as measured from the furthest extent of the vehicle or anything tethered
to the vehicle except for a connection to a public utility (water,
power, etc.).
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319.2.3 Separation from structure. There shall
be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any mobile food preparation
vehicle and any structure as measured from the furthest extent of
the vehicle or anything tethered to the vehicle (except for a connection
to public utility) to the outermost edge of the building roof overhang
projected in a vertical plane directly to the ground surface.
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319.2.4 Failure to obtain permit. The code official
shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the occupancy permit
of any commerical occupancy that hosts or otherwise allows an unpermited
mobile food preparation vehicle to operate on its property in violation
of Section 319.2.
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319.3 Exhaust hood. Cooking equipment that produces
grease-laden vapors shall be provided with a kitchen hood in accordance
with Section 607.
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319.4 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be
provided in accordance with Sections 319.4.1 and 319.4.2.
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319.4.1 Fire protection for cooking equipment. Cooking
equipment shall be protected by automatic fire-extinguishing systems
in accordance with Section 904.12.
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319.4.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers
shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.4.
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319.5 Appliance connection to fuel supply piping. Gas coooking appliances shall be secured in place and connected
to fuel-supply piping with an appliance connector complying with ANSI
Z21.69/CSA 6.16. The connector installation shall be configured in
accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Movement
of appliances shall be limited by restraining devices installed in
accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturers' instructions.
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319.6 Cooking oil storage containers. Cooking oil
storage containers within mobile food preparation vehicles shall have
a maximum aggregate volume not more than one hundred twenty (120)
gallons (454 L), and shall be stored in such a way as to not be toppled
or damaged during transport.
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319.7 Cooking oil storage tanks. Cooking oil storage
tanks within mobile food preparation vehicles shall comply with Sections
319.7 through 319.7.5.2.
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319.7.1 Metallic storage tanks. Metallic cooking
oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 80 or UL 142,
and shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's
instructions.
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319.7.2 Non-metallic storage tanks. Non-metallic
cooking oil storage tanks shall be installed in accordance with the
tanks manufacturer's instructions and shall comply with both of the
following:
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Tanks shall be listed for use with cooking oil, including maximum
temperature to which they will be exposed during use.
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2.
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Tank capacity shall not exceed two hundred (200) gallons 757L
per tank.
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319.7.3 Cooking oil storage system components. Metallic
and non-metallic cooking oil storage system components shall include,
but are not limited to, piping, connections, fittings, valves, tubing,
hose, pumps, vents, and other related components used for the transfer
of cooking oil.
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319.7.4 Design criteria. The design, fabrication
and assembly of system components shall be suitable for the working
pressures, temperatures and structural stresses to be encountered
by the components.
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319.7.5 Tank venting. Normal and emergency venting
shall be provided for the cooking oil storage tanks.
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319.7.5.1 Normal vents. Normal vents shall be located
above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall have a minimum effective
area not smaller than the largest filling or withdrawal connection.
Normal vents are not required to vent to the exterior.
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319.7.5.2 Emergency vents. Emergency relief vent
shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line, and shall be
in the form of a device or devices that will relieve excessive internal
pressure caused by an exposure fire. For non-metallic tanks, the emergency
relief vent shall be in the form of construction. Emergency vents
are not required to discharge to the exterior.
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319.8 LP-gas systems. Where LP-gas systems provide
fuel for cooking appliances, such systems shall comply with Chapter
61 and Sections 319.8.1 through 319.8.5.
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319.8.1 Maximum aggregate volume. The maximum aggregate
capacity of LP-gas containers transported on the vehicle and used
to fuel cooking appliance only shall exceed two hundred (200) pounds'
(91kg) propane capacity.
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319.8.2 Protection of container. LP-gas containers
installed on the vehicle shall be securely mounted and restrained
to prevent movement.
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319.8.3 LP-gas container construction. LP-gas containers
shall be manufactured in compliance with the requirements of NFPA
58.
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319.8.4 Protection of system piping. LP-gas system
piping, including valves and fittings, shall be adequately protected
to prevent tampering, impact damage, and damage from vibration.
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319.8.5 LP-gas alarms. A listed LP-gas alarm shall
be installed within the vehicle in the vicinity of LP-gas system components,
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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319.9 CNG systems. Where CNG systems provide fuel
for cooking appliances, such systems shall comply with Sections 319.9.1
through 319.9.4.
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319.9.1 CNG containers supplying only cooking fuel. CNG containers installed solely to provide fuel for cooking purposes
shall be in accordance with Sections 319.9.1.1 through 319.9.1.3.
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319.9.1.1 Maximum aggregate volume. The maximum
aggregate capacity of CNG containers transported on the vehicle shall
not exceed one thousand three hundred (1,300) pounds' (590 kg) water
capacity.
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319.9.1.2 Protection of container. CNG containers
shall be securely mounted and restrained to prevent movement. Containers
shall not be installed in locations subject to a direct vehicle impact.
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319.9.1.3 CNG container construction. CNG containers
shall be an NGV-2 cylinder.
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319.9.2 CNG containers supplying transportation and cooking
fuel. Where CNG containers and systems are used to supply fuel
for cooking purposes in addition to being used for transportation
fuel, the installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 52.
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319.9.3 Protection of system piping. CNG system
piping, including valves and fittings, shall be adequately protected
to prevent tampering, impact damage and damage from vibration.
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319.9.4 Methane alarms. A listed methane gas alarm
shall be installed within the vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
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319.10 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile
food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 319.10.1
through 319.10.3.
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319.10.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including
hood, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances,
shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 607.3.
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319.10.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire
protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with
Section 901.6.
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319.10.3 Fuel gas system. LP-gas containers installed
on the vehicle and fuel-gas piping systems shall be inspected annually
by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with
the United States Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas
cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage,
suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. CNG
containers shall be inspected every three (3) years at a qualified
service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration
date as listed by the manufacturer's container label. Upon satisfactory
inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the
fuel-gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection
agency and date of satisfactory inspection.
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13a.
Section 404, Fire Safety, Evacuation And Lockdown
Plans, is amended by inserting one new Subsection, to be designated
as Subsection 404.5, to read as follows:
[Ord. No. 4968-23, 7-5-2023]
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404.5 Premises Identification. Premises identification
shall be in accordance with Section 408.
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13b.
Chapter 4 Emergency Planning And Preparedness, is
amended by inserting one new Section, to be designated as Section
408, to read as follows:
[Ord. No. 4968-23, 7-5-2023]
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Section 408 Premises Identification
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408.1 Where Required. New and existing buildings
of Educational Group E shall be identified in accordance with 408.2
through 408.5.
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Exception: Previously approved signage shall be permitted until
August 1, 2023.
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408.2 Zone Identification. Zones shall be identified
in accordance with Sections 408.2.1 through 408.2.4.
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408.2.1 Zone Designation. All occupiable structures
on the premises shall be divided into sections or designated a specific
zone agreeable to the AHJ.
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408.2.2 Zone Color Assignment. The zones shall
be assigned a primary or secondary color. Other colors may be used/added
if approved by the AHJ. (Recommended, not required, assign the zone
with the main entrance RED and proceed clockwise with ORANGE, YELLOW,
GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE)
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408.2.3 Zone Level Consistency. Zone color assignment
shall be consistent on all grades of multilevel structures.
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408.3 Corridors Identification. Corridors inside
of a zone shall be identified by the color assigned per Section 408.2.
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408.3.1 Striping. A solid color representative
of the designated zone shall be applied on the walls on both sides
of the corridor.
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408.3.2 Striping Size And Location. The stripe
shall be no less than four (4) inches AFF and no more than thirty-six
(36) inches AFF and a minimum of four (4) inches (102 mm) in width.
The stripe shall be continuous in length of the corridor and terminate
at the exit or the transition to a different zone. (In corridors with
lockers, displays, or other fixed obstructions an alternative location
may be used as approved.)
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408.3.3 Directional Identification. Colored arrows
representative of the zone shall be provided at intersecting corridors.
The arrow shall be a minimum of one (1) inch in width and eight (8)
inches in length. The arrows shall be affixed to the corridor wall
at least four (4) inches AFF and no more than thirty-six (36) inches
AFF. Other heights may be used as approved.
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408.4 Room And Area Identification. All occupiable
rooms and areas within a zone shall be identified in accordance with
Section 408.4.1 through 408.4.5 with numbers or labels in accordance
with Section 408.2.
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408.4.1 Room And Area Designation. Rooms and areas
shall be identified by their current known number or known descriptive
name (i.e., gym, library).
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408.4.2 Room And Area Color Assignment. Rooms and
areas shall be assigned the color of the zone they occupy.
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408.4.3 Doors. Doors shall be identified with signage
conforming to Section 408.4.3.1 through 408.4.3.2 Doors shall be labeled
in Arabic numbers and alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Where required, doors shall have signage both inside and out.
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408.4.3.1 Egress/Room Side Of Door. A sign with
the room number in the assigned zone color shall be affixed over the
door and shall be readily visible from inside the room. The numbers
shall be in white on a background of the zone color. Each character
shall be not less than four (4) inches (102 mm) high with a minimum
stroke width of one-half (1/2) inch (13 mm).
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408.4.3.2 Ingress/Corridor Side Of Door. Room numbers
shall be placed above the door and shall be readable from all angles
from the hallway or area to which they open. The numbers shall be
in white on a background of the zone color. Each character shall be
not less than four (4) inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke
width of one-half (1/2) inch (13 mm).
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408.4.4 Windows. Signs with the room number in
the designated zone color shall be affixed to the interior surface
of the left most facing window and shall be visible from the exterior
of the building.
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408.4.4.1 Placement. Room numbers shall be placed
on the left-most window when viewed from outside the building.
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408.4.4.2 Number Size/Color. The numbers shall
be in white on a background of the zone color. Each character shall
be not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) high with a minimum stroke
width of one-half (1/2) inch (13 mm), and visible from ground level.
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408.5 Exterior Door Identification. All doors on
the exterior of a building that provide access into the building shall
be identified in accordance with Section 408.5.1 through 408.5.6.
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408.5.1 Number Designation. All exterior doors
shall be numbered in a sequential order starting with the main entrance
(office door/public entrance). The main entrance shall always be #1.
Subsequent doors shall be numbered in sequential order in a clockwise
manner.
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408.5.2 Number Color. The color of the number shall
represent the zone color per Section 408.3. Door numbers shall contrast
with their background.
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408.5.3 Number Size. Door numbers shall be Arabic
numbers and alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out.
Each character shall be not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of one-half (1/2) inch (13 mm).
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408.5.4 Number Placement. Door number shall be
placed at the top center of the door. Exception: Roll-up doors the
number shall be located between one-half (1/2) and three-fourths (3/4)
of the height of the door adjacent to the door opening.
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408.5.5 Exterior Access To Corridors. Doors that
provide access directly to a corridor shall be marked with the door
number on a retroreflective block in the corridor zone color per Section
408.3.
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408.5.6 Exterior Access To Rooms. Doors that provide
access directly into a room shall be marked with the room number or
descriptive name per Section 408.4.1 directly below the exterior door
identification number.
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Section 505.1. Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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505.1 Address identification. New and existing
buildings shall have 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 identification
on glass shall be white in color. Building address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers format. Suite or subaddress identification shall be
Arabic number or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Each character shall be not less than six (6) inches high with
a minimum stroke width of one-half (1/2) inch. Where required by the
fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access
is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used
to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
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15.
Section 505.1.1 Add a new Section. Insert:
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505.1.1 Address identification - remote exits. Address
identification shall be provided at all remote exit doors in all occupancies.
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Exception: Detached structures constructed in accordance
with the International Residential Code.
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16.
Section 507.5.1.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connections. A fire hydrant shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of
the fire department connection (FDC).
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Exception: The distance shall be permitted to be
greater than one hundred (100) feet when approved by the Fire Code
Official.
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17.
Section 507.5.5 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. There shall
be no obstructions, planting, bushes, trees, signs, light standards,
fences, etc., within six (6) feet of any fire hydrant in all directions.
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18.
Section 507.5.5.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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507.5.5.1 No-parking area. 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. Objects
or vehicles are subject to removal or towing by a local towing service
in accordance with Section 304.157, RSMo., or local municipal ordinance.
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19.
Section 507.5.5.2 Add a new section as follows. Insert:
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507.5.5.2 Fire hydrants residential single and multifamily
installation. In areas of single and multifamily construction,
fire hydrants shall be installed at a spacing of four hundred (400)
feet from hydrant to hydrant. If certain conditions exist this distance
may vary as much as one hundred (100) feet in either direction, if
approved by the Fire Marshal or the Deputy Fire Marshal.
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20.
Section 507.5.5.3 Add a new section as follows. Insert:
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507.5.5.2 Fire hydrants commercial installation. In areas of commercial construction, fire hydrants shall be installed
at a spacing of three hundred (300) feet from hydrant to hydrant.
If certain conditions exist this distance may vary as much as one
hundred (100) feet in either direction, if approved by the Fire Marshal
or the Deputy Fire Marshal.
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21.
Section 507.5.7 Add a new section. Insert:
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507.5.7 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
(inches)
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Green
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12
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Orange
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8 and 10
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Red
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6 and smaller
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22.
Section 507.5.8 Add a new section as follows. Insert:
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507.5.8 Color coding of private fire hydrants. All
private fire hydrants shall be painted red, including the bonnet.
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23.
Section 507.5.9 Add a new section as follows. Insert:
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507.5.9 Fire hydrant connection height. Existing
fire hydrants shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) inches and a maximum
of thirty-six (36) inches above finish grade. New fire hydrants shall
be a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches and a maximum of thirty-six
(36) inches above finish grade. Measurement is from finish grade to
the center of the steamer connection(s).
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24.
Section 607.1.1 Add a new section as follows. Insert:
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607.1.1 Elevator emergency operations testing. All
elevators that are equipped with emergency elevator operations in
accordance with ASME A17.1 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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25.
Section 901.6.2 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections,
tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be
maintained on the premises for a minimum of three (3) years or for
the required testing frequency if greater than three (3) years and
shall be made available to the fire code official, not less than quarterly.
Accurate logs shall be maintained indicating the number, location
and type of device tested. Any defect, modification or repair shall
be logged. Additional tag or system inspection record, identifying
date, inspector, system pressures and company by whom inspector is
employed shall be attached to each system riser or posted in the immediate
area of each system riser. The company conducting the inspection shall
have an address and telephone number identified on the tag or system
inspection record.
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26.
Section 901.6.3 Add a new section. Insert:
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901.6.3 Annual inspection reporting. All fire protection
systems which require an annual or semiannual inspection under the
respective NFPA Code shall submit such reports to the Hazelwood Fire
Department Deputy Fire Marshal within thirty (30) days of the inspection
in an Adobe PDF electronic format.
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27.
Section 903.4.1 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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903.4.1 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble
signals shall be distinctly different and shall be monitored in accordance
with Section 907.6.6 and shall sound an audible signal at a constantly
attended location.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the
municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
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2.
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Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area
sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position.
In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the
backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper
switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
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28.
Section 903.5.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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903.5.1 Water flow safety factor. A safety factor
shall be applied to all flow tests for automatic sprinkler systems.
A parallel curve shall be drawn to the actual flow test curve that
has been reduced by twenty percent (20%) of the static pressure. An
automatic sprinkler system design shall not exceed the twenty percent
(20%) curve.
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29.
Section 903.7 Add a new Section. Insert:
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903.7 Post-indicator valves. All automatic sprinkler
systems, except limited-area sprinkler systems, shall be provided
with a post indicator valve that shall control the water supply to
all automatic sprinkler systems in that building. Shall have an open/shut
indicator.
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30.
Section 904.4.1. Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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904.4.1 Acceptance inspection tests. All alternative
automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance
with this Section. A completed system shall be tested by a discharge
of expellant gas through the piping and nozzles. Observations for
gas leakage and for continuity of piping with free unobstructed flow
shall be made. Observations shall be made of the flow of expellant
gas through all nozzles. The identification of devices with proper
designations and instructions shall be checked. All dry-chemical and
wet-chemical extinguishing systems shall also be tested by a discharge
of the extinguishing agent. Discharge quantities shall be in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation information and provided on construction
documentation. After testing, all piping and nozzles shall be blown
clean using compressed air or nitrogen, and the system shall be properly
charged and placed in the normal "set" condition.
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31.
Section 907.1.4 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.1.4 Alarm device labeling. All fire alarm and
detection devices shall be labeled with a device identification number
in an approved manner. Upon an activation signal of a device, the
location and the device identification number shall be displayed and
correspond with the information on the fire alarm control panel.
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32.
Section 907.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.1.5 Multiple fire alarm systems. Multiple fire
alarm systems within a single protected premises, building or complex
are not permitted, unless specifically authorized by the Fire Marshal.
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33.
Section 907.5.3 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.5.3 Notification at fire department connection. An approved exterior audible and visual fire alarm notification
appliance 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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34.
Section 907.5.3.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.5.3.1 Fire department connection signage. A
permanent sign bearing the letters "FDC" shall be maintained at the
fire department connection in an approved location. This sign shall
be red and white with Arabic alphabetical letters not less than six
(6) inches high.
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35.
Section 907.6.6. Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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907.6.6 Monitoring and UL certification. Where
required by this chapter or by the International Building Code, an
approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA seventy-two (72)
shall monitor fire alarm systems. A (UL) Underwriters Laboratories
Certificate (UUFX) or (FM) Factory Mutual Placard, in accordance with
the 2007 Edition of NFPA seventy-two (72), shall be issued by the
UL-listed or FM-approved prime contractor for all newly installed
fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies. This regulation shall
apply to all fire alarm systems that are newly installed in commercial
occupancies for which permits are required by the City of Hazelwood.
Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the
fire alarm control panel and alarm system components are to be replaced
shall be considered newly installed for the purposes of this Section.
Also, any existing fire alarm system where four (4) or more nuisance
alarms (determined to be from a system malfunction) occur in a one-month
period shall be subject to the same certification requirement as a
new fire alarm system or replacement of an existing fire alarm system.
The Deputy Fire Marshal shall maintain a listing of local UL-listed
or FM-approved prime contractors. Central station service in full
compliance with the 2007 Edition of NFPA 72 shall be maintained at
the protected property, so long as the requirement for the fire alarm
system exists.
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Exception. Monitoring by an approved central station
is not required for:
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1.
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Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section
907.2.11.
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2.
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Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
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3.
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Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
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4.
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Fire alarm systems monitored by a proprietary monitoring system
in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 26, for which a UL certificate
(UUKA) or FM or other approved documentation has been issued, as approved
by the fire code official.
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36.
Section 907.8.1.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.1.1 False alarms. This Section shall dictate
the procedures for the installation and activation of fire alarm systems,
providing for fees necessary for the recuperation of costs associated
with the unnecessary emergency response to such alarms by fire department
personnel and vehicles.
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37.
Section 907.8.1.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.1.2 Nuisance fire alarms.
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(A)
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In the event the activation of a fire alarm system is deemed
by the Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Department Officer
to be a nuisance fire alarm, the owner shall be served with a fire
alarm activation report by an officer or member of the fire department,
indicating that the activation was deemed to be the result of a nuisance
fire alarm.
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(1)
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This shall require the owner to return a completed report of
service/repair within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the fire alarm
activation report to verify, to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Fire Marshal/Deputy Fire Marshal that:
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(a)
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The fire alarm system has actually been examined by a qualified
fire alarm technician; and
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(b)
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A bona fide attempt has been made to identify and correct any
defect of design, installation or operation of the fire alarm system
which was identifiable as the cause of the nuisance fire alarm.
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(2)
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Failure to return a report of service/repair within said fifteen-day
period, which is reasonably satisfactory to the Fire Marshal, shall
result in assessment against the owner for the nuisance fire alarm.
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(B)
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Telephone service interruptions verified by the fire district
that cause fire alarm activation shall not be deemed nuisance alarms.
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38.
Section 907.8.1.3 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.1.3 Service fees.
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(A)
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A nuisance fire alarm fee shall be assessed to any of the following:
the alarm installation company, fire alarm monitoring company, tenant
or property owner. If determination of cause cannot be distinguished
between the alarm company and the tenant, the tenant shall be responsible
for the violation and shall be charged the fee. In newly installed
systems, the provisions of this Section shall not be applied until
sixty (60) days after installation is completed, allowing time for
system adjustments to be made.
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(B)
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Should any fee remain unpaid in excess of ninety (90) days from
the date the fee is billed, a late fee in the amount of (See schedule
of fees) shall be assessed and shall be payable by the owner of the
premises in addition to the original fee.
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(C)
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False fire alarm and nuisance fire alarm.
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(1)
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No fee shall be assessed for the first three (3) false fire
alarms or the first three (3) nuisance fire alarms at the same premises
responded to by the fire department during each calendar year. Thereafter,
the owner shall pay the fees for fire alarms responded to by the fire
department at the same premises during each calendar year, except
when the fire alarm business or alarm monitoring company is responsible
for the false fire alarm.
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(2)
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The fire alarm business shall be assessed a fee of $50 if the
fire Marshal determines that a false fire alarm was directly caused
by a representative of the fire alarm business. In this event, no
false fire alarm shall be counted against the owner.
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(3)
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The alarm monitoring company shall be assessed a fee of $50
if the Fire Marshal determines that a false fire alarm was directly
caused by the alarm monitoring company. In this event, no false fire
alarm shall be counted against the owner.
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(4)
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False fire alarms activated by any components connected to the
fire alarm system shall be included in computing the total number
of false fire alarms for purposes of this Subsection.
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(D)
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Nuisance fire alarms.
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(1)
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Fees shall be based upon a calendar year.
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(E)
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Schedule of fees.
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Description
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Reference
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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Failure to return a report of service/repair
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907.8.1,2(A)(2)
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$50.00
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Fire alarm caused by alarm business employee or alarm monitoring
company
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907.8.1.3
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$50.00
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Service fee: first false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$0.00
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Service fee: second false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$0.00
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Service fee: third false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$0.00
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Service fee: fourth false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$50.00
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Service fee: fifth false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$100.00
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Service fee: sixth and above false fire alarm
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907.8.1.3
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$200.00
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Late fee
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907.8.1.3(B)
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$25.00
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39.
Section 907.8.1.4 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.1.4 Unresolved alarm impairments.
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(A)
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The Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal or any fire officer
has the authority to take the alarm out of service and order a fire
watch at the premises in accordance with adopted codes, due to repetitive
nuisance fire alarms and/or false fire alarms, until corrective action
is taken.
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(B)
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The owner is responsible for paying all costs associated with
establishing a fire watch.
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40.
Section 907.8.2 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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907.8.2: Inspection and testing.
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(A)
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The owner shall ensure that all fire alarm systems are inspected
and tested at least once per year in accordance with adopted codes
and standards.
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(B)
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The owner shall ensure that all fire alarm systems are periodically
maintained per manufacturer specifications and adopted codes.
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41.
Section 907.8.2.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.1.5 System certification. All newly installed
or recertified commercial fire alarm systems shall be approved by
the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal. The certification shall indicate
that the fire alarm system is in compliance with adopted codes.
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42.
Section 907.8.2.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.2.2 Fire alarm activation; response.
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(A)
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The owner shall be responsible for any activation of a fire
alarm system. The owner or fire alarm business employee shall notify
the Fire Department and/or Fire Dispatch Agency (Central County Emergency
Dispatch 911) prior to any planned activation of the fire alarm such
as for fire evacuation drills or alarm testing. Prior to fire evacuation
drills, alarm testing or construction that may activate alarms, the
owner shall take the system out of service by contacting the alarm
monitoring company. If an alarm is received by the alarm monitoring
company during the time that the alarm was agreed to be out of service,
the alarm will be disregarded, and the Fire Department shall not be
notified.
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(B)
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A response to the activation of a fire alarm system shall result
when any officer of the fire department is dispatched to the premises
where the fire alarm system has been activated.
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(1)
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When an alarm is activated, it is the responsibility of the
alarm monitoring company to immediately notify a key holder, and such
person(s) shall respond to the premises.
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(2)
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The key holder, if on the premises at the time of the alarm,
shall advise the alarm monitoring company of the situation. This information
shall be immediately provided to the fire department.
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(3)
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In the event the household or residential fire alarm system
is a monitored system, it is the responsibility of the alarm monitoring
company to call the residence to verify the alarm prior to contacting
the fire department.
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43.
Section 907.8.2.3 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.2.3 Appeals. An owner or fire alarm business
may appeal the assessment of fees. All appeals shall be in writing
setting forth the reasons for the appeal within fifteen (15) days
after notice is mailed.
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44.
Section 907.8.2.4 Add a new section. Insert:
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907.8.2.4 Reconnection of fire alarm system.
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(A)
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A fire alarm system may be reactivated upon a finding by the
Fire Marshal that the owner of the premises has taken corrective action
to remedy the cause of the false fire alarms or nuisance fire alarms
at the premises.
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(B)
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In making a request for such a reactivation, the owner shall
have the burden of showing what corrective action has been taken.
|
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(C)
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The Fire Marshal shall have the right to inspect and test the
fire alarm system prior to approving a new order to reconnect or reactivate
the fire alarm system.
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45.
Section 912.4.1 Add a new Section. Insert:
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912.4.1 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.
Objects or vehicles causing the obstruction are subject to removal
or towing by a local towing service in accordance with Section 304.158,
RSMo., or local municipal ordinance.
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46.
Section 916. Add a new Section. Insert:
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SECTION 916 - FIRE HYDRANTS
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916.1 New subdivisions. No person shall commence
construction of any new building or structure of any kind in any subdivision
within the District, unless such person shall have first submitted
to the Fire Marshal a plat of the aforesaid subdivision, indicating
the proposed installation of the fire hydrants within such subdivision
and receive approval by the Fire Marshal.
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916.2 New structures. No person shall
commence construction of any new structure, 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
Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal a plat or drawing of the property
whereon is located such building, structure or addition, which plat
or drawing has indicated thereon the nearest existing fire hydrant.
If there is not an existing fire hydrant within such distance as is
approved by the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal, 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 Fire Marshal.
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916.3 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 shall first have been approved by the Fire Marshal
or Deputy Fire Marshal.
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916.4 Use Groups R-3 and R-4. 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 the Fire Department use in the event of a
fire emergency.
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916.5 Other use groups. In all other use groups,
public water systems with fire hydrants shall be installed with the
commencement of construction.
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916.6 Fire hydrant placement. Fire hydrants shall
be placed within the guidelines of Sections 916.6.1 through 916.6.8.
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916.6.1 One- and two-family dwellings developments. In Groups R-3 and R-4 occupancies, single-family residential developments,
new fire hydrant spacing shall not exceed four hundred (400) feet
from hydrant to hydrant, or as special site conditions may dictate.
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916.6.1.1 Water supply required. In Use Groups
R-3 and R-4 single-family developments, when the density is one (1)
dwelling unit per ten thousand (10,000) square feet of developed property
or less, and there are five (5) or more dwelling units in a single
development.
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916.6.2. Other occupancy group developments. In
all other use groups, fire hydrant spacing shall not exceed three
hundred (300) feet from hydrant to hydrant, or as special site conditions
may dictate. No part of a building shall be more than three hundred
(300) feet from a fire hydrant.
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916.6.3 Area to be provided with fire hydrants. Fire hydrants and water mains shall be placed along the full length
of the property to be developed that abuts an existing and/or proposed
improved public way. Variances may be required by the water agency
because of water quality considerations.
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916.6.4 Fire hydrant spacing. Spacing of fire hydrants
along a public way shall be regulated by the occupancy classification
of the development that abuts the existing and/or proposed public
way.
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916.6.5 Private hydrants. Where a development,
other than occupancy group R-3 or R-4, is greater than one hundred
fifty (150) feet from an existing and/or proposed improved public
way, measured along the drivable access, additional private fire hydrants
shall be required on said developed property, private streets and/or
parking lots, at a spacing between fire hydrants as required by the
use group as set forth in Section 916.6.1 through and including Section
916.6.4.
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916.6.6 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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916.6.7 Unacceptable locations for fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall not be permitted in the locations indicated
in Section 916.6.7.1.
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916.6.7.1 Prohibited locations.
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A fire hydrant shall not be placed at any location where the
fire hydrant could be damaged by vehicular traffic.
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916.6.8 Relocation of fire hydrants. Relocation
of fire hydrants requested or required by a property owner and/or
developer shall be relocated as specified by the water agency's policies,
procedures and relocation has been approved by the fire code official.
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916.7 Fire hydrant installation. All fire hydrants
shall be installed in accordance with Sections 916.7.1 through 916.7.3.
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916.7.1 Fire hydrant setback distance. 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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916.7.2 Fire hydrant connection height. Fire hydrants
shall be installed no less than twenty-four (24) inches and no more
than thirty-six (36) inches above finished grade, measured from the
center of the steamer connection.
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916.7.3 Fire hydrant type. All fire hydrants shall
be approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and/or
Missouri American Water Company.
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916.8 Obstructions. There shall be no obstructions,
plantings, bushes, trees, signs, light standards, fences etc., within
six (6) feet of any fire hydrant in all directions.
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916.9 Color coding of public fire hydrants. All
public fire hydrant barrels are to be painted yellow. All public fire
hydrant bonnets are to be painted as follows:
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Color
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Water Main Size
(inches)
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|---|---|
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Green
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12
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Orange
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8 and 10
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Red
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6 and smaller
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916.10 Color coding of private fire hydrants. All
private fire hydrants shall be painted red, including the bonnet.
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916.11 Minimum fire flow - single fire hydrant. The minimum fire flow from a single fire hydrant in any occupancy
group shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per minute
at twenty (20) psi residual pressure unless the new hydrant is ordered
on a preexisting main.
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916.12 Minimum fire flow - next two fire hydrants. The minimum fire flow from the next two (2) fire hydrants in any
occupancy group shall be a cumulative one thousand five hundred (1,500)
gallons per minute at twenty (20) psi residual pressure.
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916.13 Access. The commencement of construction
of any such new subdivision, or new building, or structure or addition
by any person, within the City of Hazelwood, shall be deemed to be
the granting of permission by such person for entry upon such property
by the Missouri American Water Company, or other water supplier, for
the installation of any such aforesaid fire hydrants and the water
main leading thereto, and also to the Fire Department and to the members
or staff and its equipment, for access to such fire hydrant, or hydrants,
which may be located upon any such property, for any purpose whatever
within the functions of the Fire Department, in considerations of
issue of building permit.
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47.
Section 917 Add a new Section. Insert:
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SECTION 917 - FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND APPURTENANCES
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917.1 General. This Section covers the application,
installation, inspection, and testing for fire service mains and appurtenances
and their components for new and existing buildings and structures.
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917.2 Where required. An approved fire service
main and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with the provisions
of this code and NFPA 24. The fire service mains and appurtenances
shall be designed and installed to support the fire flow requirements
of the standpipe system and automatic sprinkler systems of the building
or structure being protected.
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917.3 Construction documents. Construction documents
for fire service mains and appurtenances shall be of sufficient clarity
to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and
show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code,
the International Building Code, NFPA 24 and relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, as determined by the fire code official. All
construction documents shall meet the requirements of Section 107
of the Building Code.
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917.3.1 Required. Construction documents shall
be drawn to an indicated scale on sheets of uniform size, with a plan
of each floor, as applicable, and shall include the following items
that pertain to the design of the system:
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1.
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Name of owner.
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2.
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Location, including street address.
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3.
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Point of compass.
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4.
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A graphic representation of the scale used on all plans.
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5.
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Name and address of contractor.
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6.
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Size and location of all water supplies.
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7.
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Size and location of standpipe risers, hose outlets, hand hose,
monitor nozzles, and related equipment.
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8.
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The following items that pertain to private fire service mains:
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a)
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Type of pipe being installed (shall meet requirements of NFPA
24).
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b)
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Size.
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c)
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Length.
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d)
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Location.
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e)
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Weight.
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f)
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Material.
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g)
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Point of connection to City main.
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h)
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Sizes, types, and locations of valves, valve indicators, regulators,
meters, and valve pits.
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i)
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Depth at which the top of the pipe is laid below grade.
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j)
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Method of restraint (shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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9.
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The following items that pertain to hydrants:
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a)
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Size and location, including size and number of outlets and
whether outlets are to be equipped with independent gate valves.
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b)
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Thread size and coupling adapter specifications if different
from NFPA 1963.
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c)
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Whether hose houses and equipment are to be provided, and by
whom.
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d)
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Static and residual hydrants used in flow.
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e)
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Method of restraint (shall meet requirements of NFPA 24).
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f)
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Meet requirements of Section 916 of this Code.
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10.
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Size, location, and piping arrangement of fire department connections.
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11.
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Location and piping arrangement for post indicator valve. All
post indicator valves shall be an OSHA safety red in color. Post indicator
valves shall have address identification signs permanently affixed
to body of post to identify the address in which the valve serves.
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917.3.2 Manufacturer's installation instructions. The construction documentation submittals shall include the manufacturer's
installation instructions for all pipe used or American Water Works
Association (AWWA) installation documentation and any specially listed
equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for
any devices, piping, or fittings.
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917.4 Qualified installer. Installation work shall
be performed by fully experienced and responsible persons. The construction
application and installation shall be by a licensed master pipe fitter,
master plumber or master sprinkler fitter with St. Louis County, Missouri.
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917.5 Inspections. The following inspection shall
be conducted during the installation of fire main services and appurtenance:
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1.
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Pipe/trench inspection. This inspection can be conducted while
pipe is being installed into trench. No back fill shall be introduced
into trench until inspection unless previous approval from fire code
official.
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2.
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Proper fill and tamping of fill around pipe. (Per manufacturer's
installation instructions or AWWA installation documents. No rocks
per NFPA 24.)
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3.
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Thrust block prepour inspection. Framed or non-framed.
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4.
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Thrust block pour inspection.
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5.
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Hydrostatic testing (per NFPA 24).
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6.
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Flush inspection. Flush flow shall be through a minimum four-inch
opening with proper hose or pipe attached. Hose or pipe shall be restrained
to prevent injury and/or damage. A catch or filter system shall be
attached to the end of the hose to prevent debris from causing injury
or damage.
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7.
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Additional inspections may be required by fire code official
due to project conditions or project requirements.
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917.6 Final authority. The Fire Marshal/Deputy
Fire Marshal shall always be consulted before the installation, upgrading
or remodeling of private fire service mains.
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48.
Section 1008.3 Modify as follows. Insert:
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1008.3 Emergency power for illumination. The power
supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided
by the premises' electrical supply. All circuits which provide power
for emergency means of egress shall be identified in each electrical
panel.
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49.
Section 1008.3.3 Modify as follows. Insert:
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6.
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Mechanical rooms and rooms containing roof access ladders.
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7.
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Commercial kitchens.
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8.
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Room or areas of Occupancy Group H and in any room or area that
utilizes hazardous materials or hazardous processes.
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50.
Section 1010.1.4.2.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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1010.1.4.2.1 Power-operated sliding door lock. Sliding
doors which use a manual lock to prevent the door from opening manually
shall have the following:
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1.
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The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked. The
locking device shall be able to be unlocked by a quarter turn bold
operation without a key or special knowledge.
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2.
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A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side
on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN
THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters one (1) inch
(25 mm) high on a contrasting background.
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51.
Section 1010.1.9.3 Modify as follows:
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Item No. 2 - Delete in its entirety.
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52.
Section 1010.1.9.9. Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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1010.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Doors in the means of egress that are not otherwise required to
have panic hardware in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B,
E, I-1, I-2, M, R-1 or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A,
B, E, M, I-1, I-2, R-1 or R-2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically
locked if equipped with listed and labeled hardware that incorporates
a built-in switch and meet the requirements below:
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1.
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The listed and labeled hardware that is affixed to the door
leaf has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated under
all lighting conditions.
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2.
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The listed and labeled hardware is capable of being operated
with one hand.
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3.
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Operation of the listed and labeled hardware releases to the
electromagnetic lock and unlocks the door immediately.
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4.
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Loss of power to the listed and labeled hardware automatically
unlocks the door.
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5.
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Where listed and labeled panic or fire exit hardware is required
by Section 1010.1.10, operation of the panic or fire exit hardware
also releases the electromagnetic lock.
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6.
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The locking system units shall be listed in accordance with
UL 294.
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7.
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Activation of the building fire alarm system or building automatic
sprinkler system shall release the electromagnetic lock and unlocks
the door immediately.
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53.
Section 1013.1 Modify as follows:
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Exception No. 2 - Delete in its entirety.
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54.
Section 1013.3 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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1013.3 Illumination. Exit signs shall be electrically
powered internally illuminated. All replacement and new exit signs
shall be illuminated with light-emitting diode (LED) technology. Exit
signs that are externally illuminated shall only be installed upon
approval of the fire code official. All circuits which provide power
for exit signs shall be identified in each electrical panel.
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55.
Section 2204.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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2204.2 Fire suppression system. The dispensing
area (pump islands, canopy and adjacent ground area) shall be provided
with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
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56.
Section 3103.2 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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3103.2 Approval required. Tents and membrane structures
shall be subject to application for permit through the City of Hazelwood
and inspection from the fire code official as required under Sections
3103.2.1 and 3013.2.2.
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57.
Section 3103.2.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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3103.2.1 Cooking tents. Tents and membrane structures
of any size in or under which cooking with an open flame device or
appliance (including LP-gas, natural gas, charcoal, other open flame)
shall apply for a permit from the City of Hazelwood and provide the
following information, at a minimum:
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A.
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Size of tent or membrane structure.
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B.
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Type of fuel source and equipment used.
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C.
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Appropriate fire extinguisher(s) based on fuel type.
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D.
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Smoke/CO removal from charcoal.
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E.
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Plan view of tent showing its location relative to other structures.
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Exceptions:
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1.
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Tents used exclusively for recreation camping purposes.
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2.
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Limited cooking performed solely for demonstration purposes
in a tent less than nine hundred (900) square feet.
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3.
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Warming of ready prepared food without open flame (e.g., crock
pots) in a tent less than nine hundred (900) square feet.
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58.
Section 3103.2.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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3103.2.2 Tents without cooking. Tents and membrane
structures having an area in excess of nine hundred (900) square feet
shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without
first obtaining a permit and approval from the City of Hazelwood.
Exceptions. (These exceptions only pertain to this
exemption from Section 3103.2.2 and are not a requirement of all tents):
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1.
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Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
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2.
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Tents open on all sides that comply with all of all the following:
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2.1
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Individual tents without cooking having a maximum size of nine
hundred (900) square feet.
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2.2
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The aggregate area of multiple tents without cooking placed
side by side without a fine break clearance of twelve (12) feet, not
exceeding nine hundred (900) square feet total.
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2.3
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A minimum clearance of twelve (12) feet to all structures and
other tents unless a greater distance is required elsewhere in the
code.
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59.
Section 5601.1 Add new exceptions. Insert:
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10.
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Starter pistols for sporting or theatrical performance, toy
caps and similar non-projectile items containing not more than sixteen
and two tenths (16.2) milligrams (0.25 grains) of pyrotechnic composition
per cap or item.
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11.
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Party poppers containing not more than sixteen and two tenths
(16.2) milligrams (0.25 grains) of pyrotechnic composition per item
and not containing any ignitable paper or plastic.
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12.
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Snappers containing not more than one (1) milligram (0.02 grains)
of pyrotechnic composition.
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13.
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Sparklers containing not more than one hundred (100) grams (3.5
ounces) of pyrotechnic composition.
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14.
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Other novelty effects containing not more than fifty (50) milligrams
(0.8 grains) of pyrotechnic composition per effect, and that have
no projectile components.
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60.
Section D102.1 Delete "75,000". Insert "80,000."
61.
Section D102.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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Obstructions. It is a violation of this code to
erect, construct, place or maintain any gates, barricades, chains,
bars, pipes, sawhorses, speed bumps or other obstructions in or on
any street or fire apparatus access road, whether public or private,
without approval of the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal.
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62.
Section D102.3 Add a new section. Insert:
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Residential. Any one- or two-family residential
structure located greater than three hundred (300) feet from a public
street shall be accessible to fire district apparatus by way of an
approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other
approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of
a fire apparatus weighing at least sixty thousand (60,000) pounds.
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63.
Section D103.5 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Security
gates installed or constructed on a fire apparatus access road shall
comply with Sections D103.5.1 through D103.5.3. A permit from the
City of Hazelwood shall be required before the construction or installation
of a security gate across a fire apparatus access road.
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1.
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Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not
less than twenty (20) feet (6,096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road
consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than
twelve (12) feet (3,658 mm).
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2.
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Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
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3.
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Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual
operation by one (1) person.
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4.
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Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition
at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.
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5.
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Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the
gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency
opening devices shall be approved by the Fire Marshal.
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6.
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Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official.
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7.
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Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in
accordance with UL 325.
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8.
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Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
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64.
Section D103.5.1 Add a new section. Insert:
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D103.5.1 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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Setback. 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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Operation: Shall be equipped with a rapid-entry key-operated
switch to open the gate, in addition to the normal 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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Power failure. The gate shall release in the event of a power
failure, allowing it to be opened manually;
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4.
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Manual release: provide a means to manually release the gate,
in addition to Item 3 above to allow the gate to be opened in the
event the switch, motor, or some other component fails; and
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5.
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Approval prior to use. The gate installation shall be inspected,
tested and approved by the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal
prior to the use of the gate.
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6.
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Gates added to existing subdivisions: prior to approval 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 by
as much as two (2) additional minutes. I further will not hold the
fire department responsible for loss of life or property due to the
additional response time." This document must be signed by one hundred
percent (100%) of all residents within the subdivision.
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65.
Section D103.5.2 Add a new section. Insert:
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D103.5.2 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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Setback. 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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Lock. If the gate is to be locked, it shall be equipped with
an approved lock or device. The gate-locking mechanism shall be constructed
in such a manner as to always allow the gate to open with the activation/removal
of an approved padlock; and
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3.
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Approval prior to use. The gate installation shall be inspected,
tested and approved by the Fire Marshal prior to the use of the gate.
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4.
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Gates added to existing subdivisions: prior to approval 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 by
as much as two (2) additional minutes. I further will not hold the
fire department responsible for loss of life or property due to the
additional response time." This document must be signed by one hundred
percent (100%) of all residents within the subdivision.
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66.
Section L101.1 Delete in its entirety. Insert:
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L101.1 Scope. Firefighter air replenishment systems
(FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix. The requirement
for FARS shall be based upon the fire department's capability of replenishing
firefighter breathing air during sustained emergency operations. Considerations
shall include:
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1.
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Building characteristics, such as two (2) stories below or seven
(7) stories above grade plane, floor area greater than five hundred
thousand (500,000) square feet, type of construction and fire resistance
of the primary structural frame to allow sustained firefighting operations
based on a rating of not less than two (2) hours.
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2.
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Special hazards that require unique accommodations to allow
the fire department to replenish firefighter breathing air such as
the manufacturing of hazardous chemicals or products.
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