1610.01 2015 International Fire Code adopted.
1610.02 References to state and municipality.
1610.03 Enforcement and administrative agency.
1610.04 Fees and charges.
1610.05 Local amendments to International Fire Code.
1610.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Fire Department - see Michigan Charter Township Act (Act 359 of 1947); ADM. Ch. 238
Fires and fire protection generally - see M.C.L.A. Secs. 29.1 et seq.
Storage and transportation of explosives - see M.C.L.A. Sec. 29.3a
Arson - see M.C.L.A. Secs. 750.71 et seq.
Construction or possession of explosive devices - see M.C.L.A. Sec. 750.211a
Interference with Fire Department communications - see GEN. OFF. 676.09
Alarm systems - see B.R. & T. Ch. 607
Fire hydrants - see S.U. & P.S. 1040.12
Fire alarm specialty technician's license - see B. & H. 1446.15
Fire alarm apprentices - see B. & H. 1446.16
That certain document, copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk of the Charter Township of Clinton, being marked and designated as the 2015 International Fire Code with all chapters and appendices as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Fire Prevention Code of the Charter Township of Clinton in the State of Michigan for the control of all buildings, structures, premises and other property as therein provided, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said 2015 International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions or changes, if any, provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 331. Passed 11-1-99; Ord. 402. Passed 1-28-13; Ord. 425. Passed 9-6-16; Ord. 432. Passed 4- 24-17.)
Any reference to 2015 International Fire Code as adopted referring to “state” shall mean the State of Michigan. Any reference to “municipality” shall mean the Charter Township of Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan. Any reference to “municipal charter” and “local ordinances” shall mean ordinances of the Charter Township of Clinton and all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan pertaining to the Charter Township of Clinton, including but not limited to, statutes applying to charter townships and general law townships. Any reference to the Code Official, or Chief Enforcement Official, or similar terms, shall refer to the Fire Chief. Any reference to any deputy, or deputy fire official, or similar terms shall refer to the Fire Marshal.
(Ord. 402. Passed 1-28-13; Ord. 425. Passed 9-6-16; Ord. 432. Passed 4-24-17.)
The Charter Township of Clinton Department of Fire-Rescue-EMS, and the Fire Chief, and the Fire Marshal are hereby appointed to perform enforcement functions as otherwise provided and designated under the Code.
(Ord. 331. Passed 11-1-99; Ord. 402. Passed 1-28-13.)
Each and every reference in the 2015 International Fire Code with all appendices to a fee, or charge, or providing, or permitting for a fee or charge, shall be governed by and provided pursuant to a fee schedule resolution for fees and charges as established by resolution of the Board of Trustees pursuant to such fee schedule ordinance as adopted and amended by the Charter Township of Clinton from time to time.
(Ord. 331. Passed 11-1-99; Ord. 402. Passed 1-28-13; Ord. 425. Passed 9-6-16; Ord. 432. Passed 4-24-17.)
To further the goal of promoting and protecting public health, safety and welfare, the 2015 International Fire Code, previously adopted hereto, is subject to the following sections which are amended or added as set forth in the following paragraphs:
(a) 107.2.2 Test and Inspection Reports. All test and inspection reports relating to the requirements of this “Code” shall be electronically submitted to the Fire Department within seven (7) days, through an electronic information data manager designated and approved by the Fire Department through the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee to facilitate the collection and transmission of such reports. The reports shall be in a format designated by the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee.
(b) 107.2.2.1 Service Provider Registration Required. Effective October 1, 2018, every service provider performing inspections, repairs, or tests within the Township and any entity that performs inspections within the Township shall register with, and be approved by the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee prior to performing any tests or inspections within the Township. Failure to fully comply shall be punishable first by a written warning notice, with subsequent violations being a municipal civil infraction subject to punishment as set forth within the Code of Ordinances. The Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee shall select an electronic information data manager and shall advise each service provider and affected entities or properties, of the tests and inspections for which requirements of this subsection shall apply, such as, by way of illustration, fire alarm inspections, backflow inspections, fire pump tests, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting. The Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee may waive electronic reporting requirements of this subsection for cases involving extreme hardship beyond the reasonable control of the company or entity on whose behalf test or inspections is be performed upon the submittal of a written request prior to undertaking such testing or inspection.
(c) 107.2.2.2 Service Provider Qualification. Effective October 1 ,2018, any service provider furnishing fire inspection and/or testing within the Township shall register with and be approved by the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee. A list of such providers shall be made available at no charge upon request within the Township. Tests and/or inspections conducted in violation of this subsection are deemed invalid for purposes of fire code compliance. Standards for service provider qualifications shall be promulgated by the Fire Department and are subject to periodic review and revisions and shall be available upon request from the Fire Department.
(d) 107.2.2.3 Installer Exception. Service providers installing new fire suppression or fire alarm systems shall not be required to register as service providers prior to performing such installations.
(Ord. 445. Passed 10-1-18.)
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