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None of the hazardous substances listed in Section 3129.34 shall be stored or handled in any building of miscellaneous occupancy classification. However, flammable liquid in containers kept tightly sealed when not in actual use may be stored up to an aggregate of five (5) gallons, and isolated buildings of miscellaneous occupancy classification may be used for the storage of paints, varnishes, oils and similar finishing materials in limited quantities not exceeding an aggregate of fifty-five (55) gallons when a permit therefor has been issued by the Fire Chief, except that fuel oil may be stored as permitted by Section 385.73(l).
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
DISPLAYS
Christmas displays and similar temporary displays erected without advertising shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter but shall be subject to rules and regulations for fire safety promulgated by the Division of Fire with approval by the Commissioner of Building.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
MATCHES
(a) Permit Required.
(1) No person shall manufacture matches without a permit from the Fire Chief.
(2) No person shall store matches exceeding in aggregate sixty (60) matchman’s gross (fourteen thousand four hundred (14,400) matches each gross) without a permit from the Chief.
(b) Wholesale Storage.
(1) At wholesale establishments and wherever matches exceeding sixty (60) matchman’s gross are stored, shipping containers containing matches shall be arranged in piles not exceeding ten (10) feet in height nor one thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic feet in volume with aisles at least four (4) feet wide.
(2) Where other materials or commodities are stored on the same floor with matches, a portion of the room shall be devoted to match storage exclusively, and a clear space of not less than four (4) feet maintained between match storage and such other materials or commodities.
(c) Storage Not to Be Near Vertical Openings. No matches shall be stored within ten (10) feet of any open elevator shaft, elevator shaft opening, open stairway or other vertical opening.
(d) Bins Required. Where shipping containers containing matches are opened, the contents of such broken containers shall be removed and stored in metal or metal-lined bins equipped with self-closing metal or metal-lined covers.
(e) Storage by Retailers. Where matches are sold at retail, original sealed packages may be stored on shelves. When such packages are broken, individual boxes shall be stored in metal or metal-lined bins as described in subsection (d) hereof.
(Ord. No. 778-76. Passed 6-14-76, eff. 6-18-76)
FLAMMABLE FINISHES
(a) No person, firm or corporation shall conduct bowling pin refinishing or bowling alley resurfacing and refinishing operations involving the use of flammable or combustible liquids or materials without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief.
(b) No person shall conduct bowling alley resurfacing and refinishing operations while the establishment is open for business. The owner or operator of any bowling alley, or an agent thereof, shall notify the Fire Division at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to commencing alley resurfacing and refinishing operations. Approved ventilation shall be provided. No person shall operate heating, ventilating or cooling systems employing recirculation of air during resurfacing and refinishing operations or within one (1) hour following the application of flammable or combustible finishes. All electric motors or other equipment in the area which may be a source of ignition shall be shut down. No person shall smoke or use open flame during the application of flammable finishes or within one (1) hour following such application.
A metal waste can with self-closing cover shall be provided for the disposal of waste rags and materials and the contents shall be removed daily.
(c) Pin refinishing involving the application of flammable or combustible finishes shall be conducted only in a room conforming to the requirements of Section 3129.43(c) and the following:
(1) All power tools shall be effectively grounded. All sanding and buffing machines shall be provided with approved equipment for collecting dust during such operations. The contents shall be removed daily and disposed of safely.
(2) The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in such rooms shall not exceed a combined aggregate of sixty (60) gallons in original metal containers or approved safety containers not exceeding a five (5) gallon individual capacity. A metal waste can with self-closing cover shall be provided for all waste materials and rags, and the contents shall be removed daily. No person shall smoke or use open flame in finishing rooms at any time.
(Ord. No. 778-76. Passed 6-14-76, eff. 6-18-76)
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