It shall be prohibited:
A.
To accumulate or store on residential premises, except
in approved locations, 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.
To accumulate or store materials on fire escapes or
stairs, in stairways or passageways, at doors 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.
Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free from cracks
and openings which would permit flame or excessive heat to enter the
concealed space.
B.
In one- and two-family dwellings where there is mixed
occupancy, the nonresidential space shall be divided from the residential
space by fire separations having a minimum fire rating of 45 minutes.
In multiple dwellings, such spaces shall be divided by fire separations
having a minimum rating of one hour, or the nonresidential space shall
be equipped with an approved sprinkler system.
C.
Spaces within a multiple dwelling used as carpenter,
repair or paint shops and other spaces where flammable materials or
large quantities of combustible materials are stored shall be enclosed
by construction having an approved fire-resistance rating of at least
one hour, and such construction shall be maintained in condition so
as to prevent the spread of fire.
D.
Garages in or attached to a residential building shall
be separated from other spaces in the building by a fire separation
having a fire-resistance rating of at least 3/4 hour. Openings
in the fire separation shall be limited to a single doorway having
a sill at least eight inches above the garage floor. Such openings
shall be equipped with a self-closing door having a fire-resistance
rating of at least 3/4 hour. Private garages in or attached to
a dwelling shall be separated from other spaces in the building by
construction having a fire-resistance rating of at least 3/4
hour. Each opening in the separation between the garage and the other
spaces in the building shall be equipped with a self-closing door
having a fire-resistance rating of at least 3/4 hour. Such door
shall not open into a room used for sleeping purposes.
[Amended 6-2-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986]
A.
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.
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.
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.
