(a) A permit shall be obtained from the Division of Fire for storing, using or handling a hazardous substance whenever the quantity exceeds the maximum quantity which may be stored, used or handled without a permit as specified in this Fire Prevention Code or the Ohio Fire Code. For the purpose of this chapter, “hazardous substance” or “hazardous material” means any chemical which is a physical or health hazard and shall include without limitation such materials as flammable liquids, combustible liquids, compressed gases, liquefied petroleum gases, corrosive liquids, flammable solids, highly toxic materials, oxidizers, poisonous gases, radioactive material, unstable (reactive) chemicals, cryogenic liquids, fumigants, fuel gases and explosives.
(b) A permit is required before any fire alarm, detection or fire suppression system is installed, enlarged or altered. A permit shall be secured from the Division of Fire. Plans and specifications shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of the permit.
(c) A permit is required to install remove, repair or alter any tank for the storage of hazardous substances. The permit shall contain a general description of the proposed work and shall include two (2) copies of a drawing indicting location, use, capacity and piping arrangement of all existing and proposed tanks located, or which are to be located, upon the premises and all adjacent buildings and property lines.
(d) A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials, or to conduct processes which may produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities and for the installation, alteration or enlargement of any fire alarm, detection or fire suppression system in accordance with the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code. Said permit shall remain in effect until revoked, or for such period of time specified on the permit. Permits are not transferable and any change in use, operation or tenancy shall require a new permit.
(e) Plans approved by the Fire Chief are approved with the intent that they comply in all respects to this Fire Prevention Code. Any omissions or errors on the plans do not relieve the applicant of complying with all applicable requirements of this Code.
(f) Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work or activity is not commenced within twelve (12) months after issuance of the permit, or if the authorized work or activity is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the time of commencement.
(g) A permit may be issued for an installation which existed prior to June 27, 1949, and which does not fully comply with the provisions of the Fire Prevention or Building Codes provided the Fire Chief determines that such installation is safe and does not represent an unusual hazard to life or to adjacent property. As a condition for issuing such permit, the Chief may require such changes in the installation or methods of handling or storage as he or she deems necessary to minimize or reduce the hazard or to promote the public interest. Each such permit shall be revocable at any time for a violation of any safety requirement or regulation of the Fire Chief.
(h) No permit shall be issued unless the Commissioner of Building and Housing has reviewed and approved all matters which are under his or her jurisdiction or require his or her approval.
(i) The National Fire Protection Association 704 system shall be required for each establishment, manufacturing plant, or premises and the location of said 704 symbols shall be determined by the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representatives.
(j) In addition to other authority granted to the Fire Chief by this Fire Prevention Code or other law, the Fire Chief may suspend or revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code if upon inspection any violation of this Code exists, or if conditions of a permit have been violated, or if there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to material fact in the application, data or plans on which the permit or approval was based. The suspension or revocation of a permit or approval may be appealed by filing written notice with the Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals within thirty (30) days of the date of the suspension or revocation being appealed, accompanied by the required appeal fee.
(Ord. No. 1654-89. Passed 1-22-90, eff. 1-30-90)