CHAPTER 1
FIRE CODE

SECTION:

6-1-1: Adoption Of International Fire Code

6-1-2: Establishment And Duties Of Bureau Of Fire Prevention

6-1-3: Definitions

6-1-4: Routes For Transporting Explosives, Blasting Agents, Hazardous Chemicals And Other Dangerous Articles (Rep. by Ord. 390, 7-11-1989)

6-1-5: Fire Lanes On Private Property

6-1-6: Waivers And Appeals

6-1-7: New Materials, Processes Or Occupancies Which May Require Permits

6-1-8: Penalties

6-1-9: Copies Of Code Available

6-1-10: Tank Storage And Bulk Storage Compliance

6-1-11: International Fire Code Amendments

6-1-1: ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:

   A.   Title: This chapter will be known as the ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF ELKO, hereinafter "Code", including the adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M, except as otherwise amended by the Elko City Council. Certain sections of the International Fire Code and appendices may be added or deleted by resolution.

   B.   Applicability: All construction of, or the enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any component, element, or portion of a building or structure within the City must be in compliance with, in addition to, the other applicable codes or amendments set forth by the City Council, the currently adopted edition of the International Fire Code, except as otherwise amended by the Elko City Council.

   C.   International Fire Code Amendments: There is hereby adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Code known as the International Fire Code (IFC), recommended by the International Code Council, being particularly the edition noted in subsection A of this section, thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, such to become effective thirty (30) days after public notice of the filing in the City Clerk's Office hereinafter specified is given by one (1) publication in a newspaper in the City. One (1) copy of the latest edition being adopted shall be approved by the City Council and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk. From the date on which such filed edition of said Code shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City. The said Code is hereby adopted as the rules and regulations for governing conditions hazardous to life from fire or explosion. In the event that any of the provisions of the latest edition of the IFC conflict with any provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern and be controlling. All supplements to the IFC, issued by the International Code Council between editions and approved by the City Council and filed in triplicate in the Office of the City Clerk shall become part of this IFC effective thirty (30) days after public notice of such filing is given by one (1) publication in a newspaper in the City. Certain sections of the International Fire Code and appendices may be added or deleted by resolution. (Ord. 817, 4-25-2017; amd. Ord. 840, 6-11-2019; Ord. 872, 8-23-2022)

6-1-2: ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION:

   A.   The IFC shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City, which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.

   B.   The Chief in charge of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the City Council on the basis of examination to determine his qualifications.

   C.   The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the City Council the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and nonmembers of the Fire Department, and appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for cause. (Ord. 646, 9-13-2005; amd. Ord. 840, 6-11-2019)

6-1-3: DEFINITIONS:

The following terms shall have the corresponding meanings when used in this chapter.

 

CORPORATION COUNCIL:	The attorney for the city of Elko.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL:	The fire chief or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the City of Elko Fire Code, or a duly authorized representative.
JURISDICTION:	The city of Elko. (Ord. 733, 5-10-2011; amd. Ord. 840, 6-11-2019; Ord. 872, 8-23-2022)