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§ 92.058 CALCIUM CARBIDE TO BE MAINTAINED IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
   Calcium carbide shall be kept in airtight containers of noncombustible material, preferably galvanized iron of not less than 18 U.S. metal gauge, with the bottom of the container being at least six inches above the floor, and having securely fastened automatic closing covers.
(`96 Code, § 93.43) (Ord. 599, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023) Penalty, see § 92.999
§ 92.059 REGULATIONS TO BE POSTED.
   Two printed copies of these regulations shall be conspicuously posted on at least one wall on each floor of every public or commercial garage.
(`96 Code, § 93.44) (Ord. 599, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023) Penalty, see § 92.999
HAULING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
§ 92.070 DEFINITIONS.
   For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES or DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. Any substance or mixture of substances which is:
      (1)   Toxic and has the inherent capacity to produce bodily injury to humans through ingestion, inhalation or absorption through any body surface, including toxic substances which are poisonous;
      (2)   Corrosive on contact with living tissue causing substantial destruction of tissue by chemical action, but does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces;
      (3)   Irritant and not corrosive, which on immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with normal living tissue will induce a local inflammatory reaction;
      (4)   A strong sensitizer and will cause, on normal living tissue through an allergic or photodynamic process, a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reapplication of the same substance and which is designated as such by the City Council;
      (5)   Flammable with a flashpoint of 80°F or below;
      (6)   Radioactive as a result of disintegration of unstable atomic nuclei and emits energy;
      (7)   Capable of generating pressure through decomposition, heat or other means; or
      (8)   Capable of causing substantial personal injury or illness during any customary or reasonably anticipated handling or use.
(`96 Code, § 93.60) (Ord. 1980-9-2, passed 10-8-1980; Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023)
§ 92.071 OPERATORS TO NOTIFY FIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTING WITHIN CITY.
   All commercial rail, barge and truck operators within the city which haul dangerous and hazardous substances, with the exception of gasoline, are required to give advance notification to the Volunteer Fire Department and the city whenever they intend to transport any such substances within the jurisdictional confines of the city.
(`96 Code, § 93.61) (Ord. 1980-9-2, passed 10-8-1980; Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023) Penalty, see § 92.999
OPEN BURNING
§ 92.085 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OPEN FIRE.
   No person, firm, corporation or agent thereof may kindle or maintain any open fire, except an outdoor cooking fire of appropriate size, or authorize any fire to be kindled or maintained without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief or his or her designee.
(`96 Code, § 93.75) (Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023) Penalty, see § 92.999
§ 92.086 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR BURNING ON CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION SITES.
   During the construction or demolition of buildings or other structures, no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without a permit or other proper authorization.
(`96 Code, § 93.76) Penalty, see § 92.999
§ 92.087 LOCATION AND CONTAINMENT OF OPEN FIRES.
   No person, firm, corporation or agent thereof may kindle or maintain any open fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained unless the location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent the fire from spreading closer than 50 feet to any structure; or the fire is contained in an adequate and approved waste burner located safely not less than 25 feet from any structure.
(`96 Code, § 93.77) (Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023) Penalty, see § 92.999
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