It is prohibited:
A.Â
To accumulate or store on residential premises, except in locations
approved by the Fire Department, any highly flammable or explosive
matter, such as paints, volatile oils, cleaning fluids and similar
materials, or any combustible refuse liable to spontaneous combustion,
such as wastepaper, boxes, rags or similar materials.
B.Â
To accumulate or store materials on fire escapes or stairs, in stairways
or windows or in any other locations where in the event of fire such
materials may obstruct egress of occupants or interfere with fire-fighting
operations.
A.Â
Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free from cracks and openings
which permit flame or excessive heat to enter the concealed space.
B.Â
In buildings of mixed occupancy, nonresidential space shall be separated
from residential space by approved fire separations which will retard
the spread of fire.
C.Â
Garages in or attached to a residential building shall be separated
from other spaces in the building by approved fire separations which
will retard the spread of fire and prevent flammable or toxic vapors
originating within the garage from being transmitted to other parts
of the building.
Interior finish materials for acoustical correction, surface
insulation and decorative treatment on the surfaces of walls and ceilings,
and interior trim shall be of materials that will not, in burning,
give off excessive amounts of smoke or objectionable gases.
A.Â
Fireplaces and similar construction used or intended to be used for
burning fuel in open fires shall be connected to approved chimneys
and shall be installed so that nearby or adjacent combustible material
and structural members shall not be heated to unsafe temperatures.
B.Â
Hearths and linings or other parts of fireplaces exposed directly
to flame shall be of materials that will not melt, disintegrate, spall
or shatter at high temperatures.
C.Â
Wood mantels and trim on fireplaces shall be placed and attached
so that they cannot be heated to unsafe temperatures or ignited by
sparks or embers from the fire.