CHAPTER 1 - SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101 GENERAL
101A Title. Amend as follows. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of "City of Lockport" hereinafter referred to as "this code".
SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY
102.3.2 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES: ADD. A certificate of occupancy permit shall not be issued until the designated fees have been paid in full.
102.7 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS: Amend as follows: The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45, and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the most stringent provision shall apply.
SECTION 105 PERMITS
105.3.3.1 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: ADD. The certificate issued by the Fire Code Official is for compliance of this Fire Code Ordinance only and does not replace or constitute a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) by the City of Lockport. The CO only permits the use of a building or tenant space in accordance with the approved fire protection and life safety plans and specifications, and certifies compliance with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building or tenant space in its several parts, together with any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.
All outstanding fees shall be paid in full, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Fire Code Official.
105.3.9 CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE: ADD. When a building or structure is entitled thereto, the Fire Code Official shall issue a certificate of compliance within ten (10) days after final inspection and approval. The certificate shall certify compliance with the provisions of this code, and the purpose for which the building or structure may be used in its several parts.
105.4.4 APPROVED DOCUMENTS: Amend as follows: Approval or disapproval shall be addressed in a letter form, and forwarded to the appropriate county, city or village building department having jurisdiction, stating reason(s) for disapproval or all requirements to be met prior to occupancy.
108 BOARD OF APPEALS
108.1 BOARD OF APPEALS ESTABLISHED: Amend as follows: In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals, consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to this code, and who are not employees of the jurisdiction, The Fire Code Official shall be an ex officio member of said board, but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Fire Code Official.
108.3 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
SECTION 109 VIOLATIONS
109.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES: Amend as follow: Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), plus all legal fees and all costs caused by enforcement. Such fees and costs shall include, but not be limited to, staff costs of inspection or re-inspection, legal fees, and staff cost of enforcement. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 110 UNSAFE BUILDINGS
110.5 FIRE WATCH: ADD. Where conditions exist that are deemed hazardous to life and property by the Fire Code Official, a fire watch shall be implemented. The Fire Code Official shall determine the number of personnel required and the duration necessary for the fire watch. A fee of $75.00 per hour for each Fire Protection District's personnel assigned to the fire watch shall be charged (1 hour minimum charge), and $135.00 per hour for each fire unit (1 hour minimum charge). Conditions that may require a fire watch shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Newly constructed building or newly altered existing building opened for occupancy prior to completion of the fire safety equipment and supervision;
B. Building in which the fire safety equipment and supervision is placed out-of-service and will not be restored within two (2) hours;
C. Building with an occupancy load greater than the posted numbers;
D. Special programs or events where there will be space for standing room over the seating area, and the exits will handle both seated and standing people; and
E. Situations where the fire-load is greater than the normal day-to-day operation.
SECTION 111 STOP WORK ORDER
111.4 FAILURE TO COMPLY: Amend as follows: Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY: ADD. The certificate issued by the Fire Code Official which permits the use of a building or tenant space in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and which certifies compliance with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building or tenant space in its several parts, together with any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.
CHANGE OF USE: ADD. An alteration by change of use in a building or tenant space heretofore existing to a new use group which imposes other special provisions of law governing building construction, equipment or means of egress.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY: Amend as follows: The change in purpose for which a building or part thereof is used or intended to be used, including a change in tenants or tenant space.
SECTION 311 VACANT PREMISES
311.2.2 FIRE PROTECTION: Delete exceptions:
Exceptions:
1. Where the premises have been cleared of all combustible materials and debris and, in the opinion of the fire code official, the type of construction, fire separation distance and security of the premises do not create a fire hazard.
2. Where approved by the fire chief, buildings that will not be heated and where fire protection systems will be exposed to freezing temperatures, fire alarm and sprinkler systems are permitted to be placed out of service and standpipes are permitted to be maintained as dry systems (without an automatic water supply), provided the building has no contents or storage, and windows, doors and other openings are secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons.
SECTION 404 FIRE SAFETY AND EVACUATION PLANS
404.1.1 WHERE REQUIRED: ADD. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be prepared and maintained for all occupancies and buildings as required by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 505 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.1 ADDRESS NUMBERS: Amend as follows: New and existing buildings and tenant spaces shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals. Exterior numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high. Interior tenant spaces shall have numbers that are a minimum 4 inches high. Rear doors of structures shall also be addressed, or as determined by the Fire Code official.
SECTION 506 KEY BOXES
506.1 WHEN REQUIRED: Amend as follows: All newly constructed buildings or tenant spaces are required to install an approved key box in an accessible location approved by the Fire Code Official. All existing Businesses and multi-family buildings shall be required to install a Knox Box within 24 mounts of code adoption in a location approved by the Fire Code Official.
Exception: Key boxes are not required for attached residential dwellings or single-family detached dwellings.
506.1.1.2 TYPE OF KEY BOX: ADD. The type of key box approved for use by the Fire Protection District is the Knox box brand key vault/rapid entry system. The Fire Protection District shall be in complete control of key box and rapid entry system authorization and operation. The Lockport Township Fire Protection District shall not be required to purchase or sell any key box or rapid entry system products.
506.1.3 LOCATION AND NUMBER: ADD. The location of the Knox box shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. The Knox box shall be mounted at a maximum height of six (6) feet above grade in which a person can stand on without any assistance. The total number of Knox boxes required shall be determined by the Fire Code Official.
506.1.4 KEYS: ADD. Key boxes shall contain such keys and other items necessary to provide to the Fire Protection District access to the building or structure at locked points of ingress and egress, whether on the interior or exterior of such building or structure, and to all parts of the building or structure.
506.1.5 ALARM: ADD. At the request of the owner or lessee, the Fire Code Official shall permit the installation of a key box tamper switch connected to the buildings security alarm system. No such tamper switch shall be allowed to be connected to the building's fire alarm system.
507.5.1 WHERE REQUIRED: Amend as follows: Fire hydrants shall be located along a fire apparatus access road so that no portion of a building or facility will be more than 300 feet from any hydrant. Additional hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the Fire Code Official.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183m).
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3,1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183m).
507.5.7 FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION: ADD. Fire hydrants shall be installed so that:
1. Access: Access to fire hydrants shall be by any approved roadway as specified by this code.
2. Distance to Roadways: Hydrants shall be located approximately ten (10) feet from all-weather roadways.
3. Pumper Outlet Direction: Each hydrant shall have the pumper (steamer) connection facing the primary roadway, and shall be accessible so that a connection can be made between the hydrant and the apparatus located in the street with twenty (20) feet of suction hose.
4. Hydrant Outlet Location: Fire hydrant outlets shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches and no more than thirty-six (36) inches above the finished grade.
5. Hydrant Type: Fire hydrants used in conjunction with water supplies shall be of a type acceptable to the Fire District.
6. Distance to Hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be located along public streets so that no portion of the building or structure to be protected will be over three hundred (300) feet from any hydrant. Where this may not be physically possible, additional hydrants shall be located upon the premises accessible to motorized fire apparatus.
7. Hydrants Along Streets: Hydrants shall be located at street intersections, with intermediate hydrants provided so that the space between hydrants shall not exceed three hundred (300) feet.
SECTION 509 FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
AND ACCESS
509.2.1 ACCESS TO FIRE EQUIPMENT: ADD. In multiple single-family dwellings where there is no common area, fire alarm panels and sprinkler system valves shall be located in a room accessible only to fire district personnel from the exterior of the building. The fire department shall have access at any time to such equipment without entering an individual dwelling unit.
SECTION 607 ELEVATOR RECALL
AND MAINTENANCE
607.4.1 ELEVATOR PHONE: ADD. All required emergency elevator phones shall directly dial the Fire Protection District's communications center via the phone number designated by the Fire Code Official.
806.1.1 RESTRICTED OCCUPANCIES: Amend as follows: Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in groups A, B, E, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, I1, I2, I3, I4 and ambulatory care facilities.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall not be prohibited in Groups A, E, M, R-1 and R-2.
2. Trees shall be allowed within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies.
SECTION 901 GENERAL
901.2.2 SAFETY FACTOR: ADD. A minimum of 5 psi safety factor shall be included in fire protection system hydraulic calculations. The system demand shall be 10 psi below the seasonal low water flow test supply. The safety factor will allow for lower seasonal pressures in the water supply.
901.2.3 FLOOR PLAN: ADD. A diagram showing design areas served by individual risers on multi-riser systems shall be located in the sprinkler room in buildings with suppression systems.
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.2.1.1 GROUP A-1: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.3 GROUP A-3: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.4 GROUP A-4: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.1.7 GROUP B: ADD.
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.3 GROUP E: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.4 GROUP F: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.5 GROUP H: Amend as follows: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all Group H occupancies.
903.2.6 GROUP I:
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group 1-1 Condition 1 facilities.
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door.
3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage.
903.2.7 GROUP M: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.8 GROUP R: Amend as follows:
Exception:
1. Detached single family structures.
903.2.9 GROUP S-1: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.10 GROUP S-2: Amend as follows:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.4.1 Monitoring. Amend as follows: Signals. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official, as defined in NFPA 72.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety.
1. Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the municipality or public utility are not required to be monitored.
2. Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
903.4.2.1 TENANT SPACE LIGHT, NON-SPRINKLED BUILDINGS: ADD. In addition to being supervised, every tenant space in a non-sprinkled shopping center, strip mall, or other building where there are multiple tenants, shall have a flashing or blinking light (to identify system activation) visible in a location approved by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 904 ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.3.5 MONITORING: Amend as follows: All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be monitored by a fire alarm system directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72.
SECTION 905 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
905.3.1.1 BUILDING AREA: ADD. Standpipe systems shall be installed in all buildings where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 150 feet of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire vehicle access.
SECTION 906 PORTABLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
906.1 WHERE REQUIRED: Amend as follows: Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all occupancy groups, and have a minimum of one fire extinguisher located within 5 feet of each exterior door. All other areas shall have extinguishers installed in accordance with this section, NFPA 10, or where required by the Fire Code Official. Exception deleted.
906.3 SIZE AND DISTRIBUTION: Amend as follows: The minimum size fire extinguisher for use in all occupancy groups shall be 4A60BC. All other applications shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 10.
SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND
DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.2.1 GROUP A: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in all Group A occupancies. In occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more, the provisions of Section 907. 2.1.1 shall be followed.
Exception: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed In accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.2 GROUP B: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center or the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group B occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet, or having an occupant load greater than 50 people or more than 10 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
Exception: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed In accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.3 GROUP E: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official, in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with the occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
3.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
3.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
4. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply:
4.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
4.2 The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow.
4.3 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
907.2.4 GROUP F: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group F occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
Exceptions: Delete in its entirety. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
907.2.4.1 GROUP S: ADD. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group S occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
907.2.4.2 GROUP B: ADD. An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group H occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
907.2.7 GROUP M: Amend as follows: An automatic and manual fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in Group M occupancies greater than 1,000 square feet.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings complying with Section 402 of the International Building Code.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
2.1 The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2.2 The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow.
2.3 Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location.
907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm: Amend as follows: A manual fire alarm system and an automatic fire detection system shall be installed and directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in ail Group R-1 occupancies.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all individual sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces to those units are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 11 -hour fire partitions and each individual sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met:
907.2.9 GROUP R-2: Amend as follows: A fire alarm system shall be installed and directly connected to the communications center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with NFPA 72, in the common areas of all Group R-2 occupancies.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
1. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not more than two stories in height where all dwelling units or sleeping units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by not less than 1-hour fire partitions and each dwelling unit or sleeping unit has an exit directly to a public way, egress court or yard.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon a sprinkler water flow.
3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units and are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1027.6. Exception 3.
907.9 ZONES: Amend as follows: Each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 20,000 square feet. The length of any zone shall not exceed 200 feet in any direction; a zoning indicator panel and the associated controls shall be provided in an approved location. The visual zone indication shall lock in until the system is reset and shall not be cancelled by the operation of a public alarm-silencing switch. A separate zone by floor shall be provided for the following types of alarm initiating devices where provided:
A. Detection devices.
B. Sprinkler water-flow alarms.
C. Manual fire alarm boxes.
D. Each tenant space in multi-tenant occupancies, and
E. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression systems.
Exception: Delete in its entirety.
907.9.1 ZONE MAP: ADD. A zone map indicating device locations in the building or structure shall be provided in areas as directed by the Fire Code Official.
SECTION 908 EMERGENCY
ALARM SYSTEMS
908.1 GROUP H OCCUPANCIES: Amend as follows: Emergency alarms for the detection and notification of an emergency condition in Group H occupancies shall be provided as required in the 2014 National Electrical Code Article 700, Emergency Systems, and Article 701, Legally Required Standby systems. All required alarms shall be directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official, in accordance with provisions of NFPA 72.
SECTION 913 FIRE PUMPS
913.4 VALVE SUPERVISION: Amend as follows: Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and the isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised by a fire alarm system directly connected to the communication center of the Fire Protection District, in a method approved by the Fire Code Official in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72.
Delete the following methods:
1. Central-station, proprietary or remote-station signaling service.
2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
3. Locking valves open.
4. Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner.
SECTION 1003 GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
1003.1 APPLICABILITY: Amend as follows: The general requirements specified in this section shall apply to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge detailed elsewhere in this chapter. The provisions of the Existing Building Code shall not be used to eliminate the installation requirements for exit signs and means of egress illumination systems.
SECTION 1008 MEANS OF
EGRESS ILLUMINATION
1008.3 Emergency power for illumination: Amend as follows: The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premise's electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas:
1. Exit access corridors, passageways, and aisles in rooms and spaces.
2. Exit access corridors and exit stairways.
3. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1006.1.
4. The portion of the exterior exit discharge immediately adjacent to exit discharge doorways.
5. Conference rooms, training rooms, break or lunch rooms, and restrooms that accommodate more than one occupant.
The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Article 700, Emergency Systems of the 2014 National Electrical Code.
SECTION 3302 EXPLOSIVES AND
FIREWORKS - DEFINITIONS
3302.1 REVISED DEFINITION OF FIREWORKS: Amend as follows: Fireworks include any combustible or explosive composition, and any substance and combination of substances and articles prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation. Fireworks shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes and toy guns In which explosives are utilized; balloons requiring fire underneath to propel the balloon; firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, sparklers and other devices of similar construction; any device containing any explosive or flammable compound; and any tablets and other devices containing any explosive substance.
SECTION 3308 OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
3308.8 ENGINE COMPANY STANDBY: ADD. The Fire Protection District shall be at the site of the firing with a minimum of one (1) Engine Company, The engine company shall remain on site for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes following the term of the display.
3308.8.1 PERMIT FEE: ADD. A permit fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be paid when the application is filed.
3308.8.2 PERMIT TRANSFER: ADD. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferred to any other person or organization.
3308.8.3 CASH BOND: ADD. The application for permit for supervised display of fireworks shall be accompanied by a cash bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). If the application is for a one-time-only event, the fireworks company providing the fireworks display shall pay said cash bond. If the same application or same location intends to have multiple fireworks displays throughout the year, the owner needs to pay a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) cash bond on the first application for the fireworks display. Thereafter, no additional one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) cash bond will be required for each subsequent event, provided, however, if any portion or all of the one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) cash bond is utilized to provide the necessary manpower and equipment for fire suppression or rescue services provided, the owner or applicant shall be required to pay to the Fire Protection District an additional cash bond in the amount of the cost previously expended by the District, in order to reinstate the cash bond in the full sum of the one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The amount of excess shall likewise be paid to the District, and no further displays may be held until such time as the excess amount has been paid and the cash bond has been reimbursed to the full sum of the one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(Ord. 20-001, passed 3-4-20)