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FIRE PROTECTION OUTSIDE CITY
In all instances where the city is asked to furnish direct fire protection for areas beyond the corporate limits where there is no reciprocal contract with another political subdivision to provide fire service for the city in the case of emergency, the service shall be furnished on the following basis. For each dollar of taxable valuation of buildings and structures in the areas to be protected, the city shall charge $0.010 per year for such direct protection. The amount to be paid shall be based on the most recent tax duplicate available at the beginning of the taxable year. In instances where the area to be furnished direct fire protection is not on the tax duplicate, the charge shall be $0.010 per year of 40% of the actual cash value of the buildings and structures in the area to be protected, actual cash value being determined as replacement cost of the buildings and structures less normal depreciation. At the discretion of the Safety Director, a credit, not to exceed half of the total amount above, may be given for structures on the parcel(s) that meet current fire suppression standards as set by the Ohio Fire code and the Ohio Building Code.
(1980 Code, § 93.20) (Ord. 2808, passed 2-7-1972; Am. Ord. 5778, passed 9-19-1994; Am. Ord. 8702, passed 7-16-2018)
All fire contracts shall be drawn in a form approved by the city attorney and shall provide for the method of compensating the city based on the formula as set forth in § 93.20. Such contracts shall save the city from any claims for failure to answer a call or for failure to put out a fire. (1980 Code, § 93.21)
The Mayor, Safety Director, Fire Chief or duty officer of the Fire Department is hereby authorized, by a verbal order or subject to written regulations, to provide for the response of the city fire personnel and equipment to emergency calls outside the city.
(1980 Code, § 93.22) (Ord. 2279, passed 1-16-1967)
EXPLOSIVES
(A) The Fire Chief shall grant a blasting permit upon the payment of a fee of $50 to any qualified person applying for it when he or she is satisfied that it is sought for the purpose of excavating a cellar, drain, sewer, or other legitimate improvement, and upon the conditions that such person or those employed by him or her shall cover the blasting of rock with timber, plank, or other material in such manner as to prevent injury to persons or property, give timely warning of the time of explosion in each direction, adopt every precaution against danger to the satisfaction of the Police Chief, and post bond or proof of insurance coverage in an amount deemed sufficient by the Fire Chief.
(B) (1) It shall be the duty of the Police Chief to report any neglect to fulfill any of the conditions to the Fire Chief, who shall forthwith revoke the permit.
(2) The person so offending shall be liable to prosecution as if no permit has been granted to him or her.
(C) No owner or occupant of any lot or tract of land shall cause or permit the blasting of rocks upon any premises owned or occupied by him or her, except by virtue of a license obtained from the Safety Director.
(D) No person, whether acting as contractor, agent, or common laborer, shall cause any rock to be blasted upon any lot or tract of land, sidewalk, street, or alley, except by virtue of a license obtained from the Safety Director.
(1980 Code, § 93.25) (Ord. 3071, passed 1-3-1974; Am. Ord. 4038, passed 9-15-1980) Penalty, see § 93.99
FIRE HYDRANTS
No person not duly authorized shall turn on or cause to flow the water from any hydrant, valve, plug, or other fixture of the municipal water supply.
(1980 Code, § 93.13) (Ord. 3071, passed 1-3-1974; Am. Ord. 7839, passed 11-17-2008) Penalty, see §
93.99
The location of all new fire hydrants in the city whether in new subdivisions or in other parts of the city, shall be approved in writing both by the Fire Chief, the Utilities Executive Director , and the Public Works Director. All fire hydrants shall be constructed or installed according to plans and specifications provided by the Department of Public Utilities.
(1980 Code, § 93.35)
In new subdivisions, after the Fire Chief, the Utilities Executive Director , and the Public Works Director have approved the location of all new fire hydrants, the developer shall be informed of such approval. Upon the developer’s depositing with the Finance Director the amount determined by the Utilities Executive Director to be sufficient for such installation, the Finance Director shall inform the Department of Public Utilities that the funds are on hand. The Fire Chief shall furnish an order for the installation of the hydrants to the Department of Public Utilities, which shall obtain the hydrants and install them. The Department of Public Utilities shall then bill the city for the cost of the hydrants and the installation of the same. Such amount shall be taken from the deposit in the hands of the Finance Director. Any excess shall be returned to the developer. If the amount is not sufficient, the developer shall furnish the additional funds necessary.
(1980 Code, § 93.36)
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