The following language is adopted as a new Section 3316:
"3316. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
3316.1 Smoking.
Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated areas. "No smoking" signs shall be posted in conspicuous locations. In designated areas where smoking is permitted, noncombustible ashtrays shall be provided.
3316.2 Combustible debris, rubbish and waste.
Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3316.2.1 through 3316.2.4.
3316.2.1 Combustible waste material accumulation.
Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be accumulated within buildings.
3316.2.2 Combustible waste material removal.
Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of work.
3316.2.3 Rubbish containers.
Where rubbish containers with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0.15 m
3) are used for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste material, they shall have tight-fitting or self- closing lids. Such rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that comply with either of the following:
1. Noncombustible materials.
2. Materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/
m2 when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m2 in the horizontal orientation.
3316.2.4 Spontaneous ignition.
Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a listed disposal container.
3316.3 Burning of combustible debris, rubbish and waste.
Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be disposed of by burning on the site.
3316.4 Open burning.
Open burning shall comply with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.
3316.5 Fire watch.
Where required by the fire code official or the prefire plan established in accordance with Section 3314.3, a fire watch shall be provided for demolition and construction work that is unusually hazardous in nature, such as temporary heating or hot work.
3316.5.1 Fire watch during construction.
Where required by the fire code official, a fire watch shall be provided during nonworking hours for new construction that exceeds 40 feet (12.2 m) in height above the lowest adjacent grade.
3316.5.2 Fire watch personnel.
Trained personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided with not fewer than one means for notification of the fire department, and the sole duty of such personnel shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire. The combination of fire watch duties and site security duties is acceptable. Fire watch personnel shall be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers.
3316.5.3 Fire watch location and records.
The fire watch shall include areas specified by the prefire plan established in accordance with Section 3314.3. The fire watch personnel shall keep a record of all time periods of duty, including a log entry each time the site was patrolled and each time a structure under construction was entered and inspected. The records and log entries shall be made available for review by the fire code official upon request.
3316.6 Cutting and welding.
Welding, cutting, open torches and other hot work operations and equipment shall comply with the Chicago Fire Prevention Code.
3316.7 Electrical.
Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations used in connection with the construction, alteration or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment or similar activities shall comply with the Chicago Electrical Code.
3316.8 Cooking.
Cooking shall be prohibited except in designated cooking areas. Signs with a minimum letter height of 3 inches (76 mm) and a minimum brush stroke of 1/2 inch (13 mm) shall be posted in conspicuous locations in designated cooking areas and state:
DESIGNATED COOKING AREA.
COOKING OUTSIDE OF A DESIGNATED COOKING AREA IS PROHIBITED."