The following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. A permit allowing the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required pursuant to IFC § 105.7.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals. For purposes of this chapter, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM includes smoke and heat removal systems.
FIRE CHIEF. The Chief of the Bloomington Fire Department.
FIRE MARSHAL. The Fire Marshal for the City of Bloomington or a designated representative.
FIRE MARSHAL PERMIT. Includes all the following permits identified in MSFC and this chapter as a
, day care permit, hazardous material inventory statement, and
.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Approved devices, equipment and systems or combination of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish, or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire, or any combination thereof. For purpose of this chapter, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM includes fire sprinkler system, standpipe system, wet, dry, fire pump, kitchen hood suppression system, chemical and clean agent systems.
FIREWOOD. Dry, clean wood such as "Presto Logs," charcoal, or cordwood used or intended for use as heating fuel inside a residence or for an outdoor
. FIREWOOD does not include wood that is green, with leaves or needles, rotten, wet, oil soaked, or treated with paint, glue, or other preservatives; construction debris; or refuse. FIREWOOD must be stored in accordance with § 10.57 of this city code.
LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM. Components or combinations of equipment of a , , and the requirements of an .
OPERATIONAL PERMIT. A permit allowing the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required pursuant to IFC § 105.6 for either a prescribed period or until renewed or revoked.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. OPEN BURNING does not include road flares, smudge-pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames,
or use of a portable outdoor fireplaces. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues, or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. A fire set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes, which is not more than three feet in diameter by two feet high.
STARTER FUELS. Dry, untreated,
, or charcoal fire starter.
(Ord. 2023-6, passed 3-20-2023)