(A) Definitions:
1. Fire Prevention Code Or Code: Wherever the words "Fire Prevention Code" or "code" are used in the codes adopted herein by reference, they shall be held to mean the City of Darien 2015 International Fire Code. (Ord. 0-43-12, 12-17-2012; amd. Ord. 0-15-18, 8-6-2018)
2. Municipality: Wherever the word "Municipality" is used in the codes adopted herein by reference, it shall be held to mean the City of Darien.
3. City: Wherever the word "City" is used in the codes adopted herein by reference, it shall be held to mean the City of Darien.
4. Corporation Counsel: Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the codes adopted herein by reference, it shall be held to mean the legal counsel for the City of Darien.
5. Fire Official, Code Official, Fire Marshal, Authority Having Jurisdiction Or Chief Of The Bureau Of Fire Prevention: Wherever the term "fire official", "code official", "Fire Marshal", "authority having jurisdiction" or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used in the codes adopted herein by reference, it shall be held to mean the Director of Community Development or his designee.
6. Bureau Of Fire Prevention: Wherever the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used in the codes adopted herein by reference, it shall be held to mean Department of Community Development.
(B) Administrative Bodies:
1. The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the Department of Community Development of the City.
2. The person in general charge of the Department of Community Development shall be the Director of Community Development.
3. The Director of the Community Development Department may detail additional personnel as inspectors to assist in enforcing this chapter.
(C) Permits And Approvals:
1. Special Permits: Where special permits are required, application shall be made to the Director of the Department of Community Development. The Director shall determine criteria, limitations and duration of permits until the appropriate requirements are met.
(D) Explosives And Blasting Agents:
1. The storage, handling and use of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the City.
(a) Exception: By special permit from the Director of the Department of Community Development.
(E) Flammable Liquids; Liquefied Petroleum Gases:
1. The storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.
(a) Exception: By special permit from the Director of the Department of Community Development.
2. The bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases in excess of one thousand (1,000) gallons water capacity is prohibited.
(a) Exception: By special permit from the Director of the Department of Community Development.
(F) Manufacturing And Storage Of Fireworks Prohibited: The manufacture and storage of fireworks is prohibited within the corporate limits of the City, except by special permit issued by the code official.
(G) Emergency Conditions: When in the opinion of the Director of the Department of Community Development or his designee there is actual and immediate danger because of hazardous conditions which endanger life or may cause effects upon adjoining properties, the bureau may order the building to be immediately vacated and cause immediate remedial action if necessary. The cost of such remedial action shall be borne by the owner of the premises.
(H) Modifications: The Director of the Department of Community Development and the City Administrator shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code; provided that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the Fire Marshal shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(I) New Materials, Processes Or Occupancies Requiring Permits: Upon a written request to employ new materials, processes or occupancies which require a permit or otherwise alter the provisions of the Fire Code, in addition to those now enumerated in said code, the Director of Community Development shall forward said request along with supporting documentation and other applicable information as determined by the Director of Community Development and City Administrator to the building plan review and building inspection consultants employed by the City, to the local fire district and when applicable, to the City Engineer, for their review and recommendation. Upon receipt of the recommendations from these sources, the Director of Community Development and City Administrator shall either approve or deny said request. In either situation, the determination made shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the Darien City Hall, and copies shall be distributed to all parties.
(J) Penalties: The penalty for violation of this code shall be in accordance with the City Code penalty section. (Ord. 0-43-12, 12-17-2012)