The Minnesota State Fire Code is amended as follows:
Section 105.6.32 is amended to read as follows:
Section 105.6.32 Open Burning and Recreational Fires. An operational permit is required for kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
A permit must be obtained for recreational fires and to construct and use a recreational fire ring. A permit is not required for use of a portable outdoor fireplace or permanent outdoor fireplace.
Section 105.6 is amended adding Section 105.6.51 Kitchen Hood and Ventilation System Cleaning to read as follows:
Section 105.6.51 Kitchen Hood and Ventilation System Cleaning. A permit is required to clean kitchen hoods, duct, fans and appurtenances.
Section 503.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 503.1 Fire apparatus access roads "fire lanes" shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 502.1.1 through 503.1.3 and city code title 6, chapter 2, "Fire Lanes".
Section 503.3 is amended to read as follows:
Section 503.3.1 (a) Marking Of Fire Lanes. The marking of fire lanes shall be in accordance with this section and title 6, chapter 2 of the Inver Grove Heights city code.
Section 505.2 is amended adding subsection (c)505.2.1 to read as follows:
Section 505.2.1 Private street or road signs shall be brown with white lettering and of a style consistent with city street signs.
Section 5061 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: Key boxes shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and fire and life safety division policy.
Section 903.4.2 is amended adding subsection 903.4.2.1 to read as follows:
When a building is normally occupied interior audible/visual alarms are required to warn occupants that the fire protection system has operated.
Section 903.3.5 is amended adding subsection 903.3.5.3 to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Check Valve/Backflow Prevention Isolation. There shall be an approved indicating valve on both sides of each check valve/backflow prevention device.
Section 903.3.5 is amended adding subsection 903.3.5.4 to read as follows:
Section 903.3.5.4 Detector check valves and backflow prevention devices shall either have a meter or have meter by-pass capability. A meter may be required by the fire code official when it is suspected that there may be a leak or unauthorized use of water from the system. Water used in the extinguishment of a fire shall be free of charge. Water used in excess of 1,000 gallons annually for reasons other than fire extinguishment or accidental discharge shall be billed to the owner or occupant of the premises protected by such system. Under no circumstances shall connections be made to a sprinkler system for reasons other than fire extinguishment or system testing.
Section 903.3.5 is amended adding subsection 903.3.5.5 to read as follows:
Section 903.3.5.5 All connections to public or private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be controlled by an approved yard post indicating valve, wall post indicating valve or valves located in a fire sprinkler control room with an exterior door. Exception: 1) Valves controlling water supplies to NFPA 13D Systems
Section 607.3.3 is amended by adding a paragraph to read:
The fire marshal may specify cleaning rather than inspection and the owner of the system may choose to clean the system at approved intervals instead of inspecting the system and then cleaning.
Section 607.3.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 607.3.3.2 Grease Accumulation. If during inspection it is found that hoods, grease- removal devices, fans, ducts or other appurtenances have an accumulation of grease, the entire system must be cleaned to bare metal.
Section 607.3.3 is amended adding subsection 607.3.3.5 to read as follows:
Section 607.3.3.5 Permit and Cleaning Inspection.
1. Prior to cleaning hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances a permit shall be obtained from the fire and life safety division.
2. Upon completion of each job, the contractor shall notify the fire marshal and request that an inspection be made prior to leaving the job site.
3. Permit fees shall be as established by resolution of the city council.
Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 3071.1 (a) General. Open burning shall be prohibited except as follows:
(1) Recreational fires burning clean wood only in an approved permanent recreational fire ring, permanent outdoor fireplace, or portable outdoor fireplace.
(2) Fires purposely set for instruction and training of public and industrial fire fighting personnel.
(3) Fires set for elimination of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other practical means.
(4) The burning of trees and, brush in the clearing of land, the maintenance of land and street, road and highway right of way.
(5) The burning of grass and other vegetative matter for prairie land restoration and in acceptable agricultural and land management practices with an approved prescribed burn plan.
Section 307.3 is amended adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
If the chief determines that the event for which the fire has been ignited constitutes a hazardous condition, is creating a nuisance, minors are consuming alcohol, there is not adequate adult supervision, or participants are unruly, the chief may order that the fire be immediately discontinued.
Section 307 is amended adding subsection 307.4.4 to read as follows:
Section 307.4 Permanent Outdoor Fireplace. Permanent outdoors fireplaces must be built in an approved manner, shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be located within 15' of a structure or combustible material.
Section 307 is amended adding subsection 307.4.5 to read as follows:
Section 307.4.5 Spark Control. Permanent outdoor fireplaces and portable outdoor fireplaces located within 25' of structures or combustible materials must be equipped with covers, screens, or other approved methods to limit sparks and embers from escaping. Spark control equipment must be maintained in good condition and must be in place during use.
Section 307 is amended adding subsection 307.4.6 to read as follows:
Section 307.4.6 Permanent Fire Ring Construction. Permanent fire rings must be constructed as follows:
1. Permanent fire rings must be constructed of concrete, steel or other approved noncombustible materials.
2. Permanent fire rings must be at least 25 feet away from a structure or combustible material and conditions which could cause the spread of fire to within 25 feet of a structure must be eliminated.
3. Permanent fire rings must extend at least 6 inches below ground and extend at least 6 inches above ground.
4. The area around a permanent fire ring must be cleared of all grass and vegetation for at least five feet.
Section 307 is amended to add subsection 307.6 to read as follows:
Section 307.6 Restrictions.
No person may start a fire without first checking to see what the fire danger and burning restrictions are within the city. See City open burning and recreational fire policies for details.
Open burning is not allowed when the fire danger is high, very high or extreme
Recreational fires are not allowed when the fire danger is very high or extreme.
Fires in permanent and portable outdoor fireplaces without spark protection are not allowed when the fire danger is very high or extreme.
Fires in permanent and portable outdoor fireplaces with spark protection are not allowed when the fire danger is extreme.
The Fire Chief may impose additional burning restrictions when conditions make it unsafe for open burning and/or recreational fires within the City of Inver Grove Heights.
Appendix O, "Fires Or Barbecues On Balconies Or Patios", is adopted as part of this code and shall be enforced as such. (1974 Code § 905.09; amd. 2008 Code; Ord. 1397, 12-14-2020)