(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 using the North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention along with amendments; North Carolina Building Code along with amendments; 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.
(1) The contractor or owner of 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 North Carolina State Building Codes and the NFPA 303 §§ 5-2.1 a-h; 5-2.3 e-g and 5-2.4 a 1-6.
(5) North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention along with amendments and NFPA 303, 307 and 30A covers the areas of operational hazards that will need to be met. (This includes working, storage and fueling of the boats.)
(Ord. O-02-08, passed 6-5-2008) Penalty, see § 151.999