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Section 1203.8, Emergency Generator Signs, of the IFC, is hereby established by adding the following section:
Section 1203.8 Emergency Generator Signs Main electrical disconnects and main breaker panels supplied by the generator shall be provided with approved signs. Additionally, doors accessing emergency and standby power systems shall be provided with approved signs. When approved switches for emergency power shut-down are located remote from the fire alarm annunciator, an approved sign shall be provided at fire alarm annunciator. Approved signs shall contain the word CAUTION in black letters at least 2 inches (50 mm) high on a yellow background. Such warning signs shall be placed so as to be readily discernible.
Section 3301.2, Purpose, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 3301.2 Purpose This chapter prescribes minimum safeguards for construction, alteration and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire and other emergencies during such operations.
Section 5601.4, Qualifications, of the IFC, is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
Section 5601.4 Qualifications exception Persons in charge of fireworks display or pyrotechnic special effect operations may be less than 21 years of age if they possess a valid PGI display fireworks operator certification or equivalent certification approved by the Code Official.
Section 5704 Storage, of the IFC, is hereby amended by adding a new section as follows:
Section 5704.1.1 - Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks - District Limits Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is limited in all zoning districts, subject to restrictions, and allowed only as follows:
A. In M-1, M-2 and U-1 zoning district the maximum liquid storage capacity for any one tank shall be twelve thousand five hundred gallons and the maximum aggregate liquid storage capacity of all tanks at any one site shall be twenty-five thousand gallons. All storage tank installations permitted under this subsection shall be subject to prior site plan review and approval by the Plan and Zoning Commission and shall be screened from view from property lines, if necessary.
B. In other than M-1, M-2 and U-1 zoning districts, generator(s) maximum liquid storage capacity for Legally Required Standby Systems of essential facilities including Risk Category III and IV buildings not fueled by natural gas shall be limited to a Class II fuel supply necessary to allow for twenty-four (24) hours of emergency operations in a NFPA/UL compliant sub-base tank (documentation from the generator manufacturer must be submitted to confirm the required fuel tank capacity). Installations permitted under this subsection shall be subject to prior site plan review and approval by the Plan and Zoning Commission and shall be screened from view from property lines.
C. All storage tank installations otherwise permitted under the above subsections shall be in conformance with the NFPA, the International Fire Code and all other applicable federal, state and municipal statutes, rules and regulations.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
Section 5706.2.4.4, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
Section 5706.4, Bulk plants or terminals, of the IFC, is hereby amended by adding a new section as follows:
5706.4.0 Bulk Plants. For the purposes of Sections 1 through 3, "bulk plants" means that portion of the property where refined flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank, vessel, pipeline, tank car or tank vehicle, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids in tank, vessel, pipeline, tank car or tank vehicle or container.
(1) Location of bulk plants with aboveground storage facilities.
No new bulk plant with aboveground storage facilities shall be constructed within the city; except in the case that the facility is located on property owned by the City of Ankeny or the Ankeny Regional Airport Authority.
(2) Location of bulk plants with underground storage facilities.
No new bulk plant with underground storage facilities shall be constructed within any zoning district in the city except in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.
(3) Existing bulk plants--Subject to provisions.
Any bulk plant which is in operation prior to adoption of this ordinance, may continue to remain in operation so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(A) No such bulk plant may be enlarged or altered in a way which would increase its storage capacity unless such additional storage capacity is installed underground.
(B) Should any of the storage facilities be destroyed by any means, the same may be rebuilt, providing that such storage facilities are installed underground.
Section 5806.2, Limitations, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5704.2.4.4 Limitations Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following section as follows:
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - DISTRICT LIMITS.
(Ch. 180 - Ord. 2081 – Dec. 21 Supp.)