(A) The city of Havre adopts the current edition of the international fire code and all accompanying appendices, amendments and modifications as adopted by the state fire prevention and investigation section of the department of justice applicable to local government jurisdictions. Subsequent editions of fire codes may be adopted by administrative action as authorized by Montana Code Annotated section 50-3-102 as published in ARM section 23.12.601.
(B) Rules promulgated by the department of authority shall include, but not be limited to, requirements as authorized by Montana Code Annotated section 50-3-103. (Ord. 885, 2-3-2014)
Owners or operators of premises used for commercial purposes may request the fire department designate fire lanes upon such premises in addition to those required by the fire code. Such request shall be made in writing to the fire department designating the fire lane's size, location and markings. Upon approval by the fire chief, the fire lane shall be established.
Obstructing a fire lane, whether designated under this section or required by the fire code, in any manner, including parking a vehicle thereon, shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 818, 2-18-1997)