§ 95.079 HIGH-RACK DRY STORAGE FOR BOATS, ALSO KNOWN AS HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE AND HIGH-RACK STORAGE SYSTEMS.

   (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

§ 95.080 MARINAS, BOATYARDS, YACHT CLUBS, BOAT CONDOMINIUMS, DOCKING FACILITIES, AND ALL ASSOCIATED PIERS, DOCKS, AND FLOATS.

   The construction and operations of the above-named facilities shall meet or exceed the requirements set forth in the state building codes and 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 that deal with these types of facilities.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)

§ 95.081 KEY BOXES.

   The Fire Official shall have the authority to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location where access to, or within a structure or area is difficult because of security, in accordance with the NCFC.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)

§ 95.082 SMOKE DETECTORS (FOR RENTAL PROPERTY; LANDLORDS AND TENANTS).

   All rental property, and its respective landlord, shall be required to provide a fit premises, as required in G.S. § 42-42, as amended.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)

HAUNTED HOUSES

§ 95.095 GENERALLY.

   Halloween haunted houses present a difficult problem in trying to meet the provisions of the fire code and maintain a safe environment. The following provisions will be required to be met to assure the safety of all persons participating and attending Halloween haunted houses.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)

§ 95.096 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   A special use permit shall be required to be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office for anyone wishing to open a Halloween haunted house to the public. The permit fee shall be based upon the county fee schedule.

(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023) Penalty, see § 95.999