(A) Abatement of fire and explosive hazards. In all zoning districts, activities shall be carried on in a careful and prudent manner and with reasonable precautions against fire and explosive hazards so as to avoid and eliminate causing any fire or explosion hazard to the premises located thereon or to adjacent property. Storage of combustible materials shall be in compliance with the provisions of all Building and Fire Prevention Codes. Materials or products which produce flammable or explosive vapors under ordinary weather temperatures shall be adequately safeguarded as provided thereunder.
(B) Standards. In all zoning districts in which the storage or use of flammable or explosive materials is permitted, the following standards shall apply.
(1) The storage and utilization of solid materials or products which are incombustible, or which in themselves support combustion but are consumed slowly as they burn, is permitted.
(2) The storage and utilization of solid materials or products which are free burning or intense burning is permitted provided that said materials or products shall be stored and utilized within completely enclosed buildings having noncombustible walls, floors and ceilings and protected throughout by an automatic fire extinguishing system, except where the introduction of water to a burning substance would cause additional hazard.
(3) The storage and utilization of flammable and combustible liquids, or materials which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases, shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of the Standard Fire Code.
(Ord. 1-90, passed 1-31-1991) Penalty, see § 153.999