2.44.290 Fire escapes-Required when.

   Every hotel, roominghouse, lodge room and club room, or house of public assembly within the city and two or more stories high shall be furnished with at least one fire escape for each story. The first escape shall be built with a landing at the exit of each story and the bottom of the fire escape shall be not more than nine feet from the ground. (Prior code § 4-2-30)

2.44.300 Fire escapes-Permit to construct.

   Any person desiring to construct a fire escape or exit shall first procure a permit therefor from the building inspector and pay to him the sum of one dollar for each permit Such fee shall be deposited with the city treasurer for the use and benefit of the city and the construction of such fire escapes and exits shall be under the supervision of the building inspector. (Prior code § 4-2-31)

2.44.310 Fire exits.

   Every theater, church, school house or other structure for public assemblage, in addition to the requirements of Section 2.44.290 of this chapter, shall be provided with a side or rear exit at the ground floor to consist of double doors to swing outward. On the inside wall of each such building, near the exits, the words "Fire Escape" shall be printed in conspicuous letters. (Prior code § 4-2-32)

2.44.320 Storage of gasoline- Permit required.

   All persons who maintain storage facilities, storage containers or keep gasoline or motor fuel in quantities in excess of fifty-six gallons shall acquire from the city clerk a permit authorizing such storage facilities as provided in this code and at the time of the passage of this chapter such persons shall have sixty days in which to comply with the provisions of this section. (Prior code § 4-2-33)

2.44.330 Gasoline storage permit- Application-Expiration.

   A.   The city clerk shall, upon the application and payment of a fee of one dollar, issue a permit for storage of gasoline and motor fuel, providing the following information is furnished and certain conditions and terms are met:

      1.   A statement from the fire chief that the existing or proposed storage facilities do not and will not constitute a fire hazard;

      2.   The location of the existing or proposed storage facilities;

      3.   The type and capacity of the existing or proposed storage facilities;

      4.   The name of the owner of the storage facilities.

   B.   All permits shall expire as of February 1st, of the succeeding year. (Prior code § 4-2-34)