(A) Any facility utilizing a rack storage system of more than one level shall be considered to fall under the definition of “in-out dry storage facility.”
(B) Factors, such as method and height of stock piling, combustibility of materials, fuel load and rate of heat release, areas and size of piles, aisles, automatic fire extinguishing systems, smoke removal
systems, fire protection and fire separations, and access requirements, will be determined by consultation with the NCFC, the State Building Code, NFPA 303, NFPA 307, NFPA 30A, NFPA 230, NFPA 231, and NFPA 13 of the National Fire Protection Association Standards and any other codes and standards related to these types of facilities.
(1) The contractor or the owner of the building will also need to obtain a permit through the Fire Marshal’s office for this type of building.
(2) Plans for this type of building must be reviewed by the Fire Marshal’s office and approved before permits can be issued.
(3) Prior to occupancy, buildings housing high-rack storage systems shall be approved by the Fire Marshal’s office.
(4) Storage of boats and other equipment in these type buildings shall meet the requirements of the state building codes and the NFPA 303 §§ 5-2.1 a-h, 5-2.3 e-g, and 5-2.4 a1-6.
(5) The State Fire Code, along with State Amendments, and NFPA 303, 307, and 30A cover the areas of operational hazards that will need to be met, including the working, storage, and fueling of the boats.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023) Penalty, see § 95.999