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FIRE PREVENTION CODE
The purpose and the intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of substances, materials, or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, sheds, tents, lots, or premises.
(Ord. 1988-18, passed 11-15-88; Am. Ord. 2017-7, passed 7-5-17)
(A) (1) The provisions of this code and the building and fire safety rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission shall apply equally to new and existing buildings and conditions.
(2) Exceptions:
(a) Existing conditions that do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
(b) The transportation of any articles or substance under the jurisdiction of and in compliance with the regulations prescribed by the military forces of the United States.
(B) Nothing in this code shall be construed, interpreted, or applied to abrogate, nullify, or abolish any law, ordinance, or code adopted by the city governing the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of buildings specifically provided herein. When any provision of this code is found to be in conflict with any building, zoning, safety, health, or other applicable law, ordinance, or code of the city existing on the effective date of this code or hereafter adopted, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and welfare of the public shall prevail.
(C) The planning, design, and construction of new buildings and structures to provide egress facilities, fire protection, and built-in fire protection equipment shall be controlled by the building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; and any alterations, additions, or changes in buildings required by the provisions of this code which are within the scope of the said building rules shall be made in accordance therewith.
(D) Buildings built under and in full compliance with the building and fire safety laws and rules in force at the time of construction or alteration thereof, and that have been properly maintained and used for such use as originally permitted, shall be exempt from the requirements of this code pertaining to any of the following matters:
(1) Fire protection of structural elements.
(2) Exits required, except as provided for existing buildings under this code.
(3) Isolation of hazardous operations and mixed uses; provided, however, that the Fire Chief shall require the installation of fire safety devices or systems (fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection devices, or similar systems) where they are necessary to provide safety to life. In lieu of requiring the installation of safety devices or systems or when necessary to secure safety in addition thereto, the Fire Chief shall prescribe limitations on the handling and storage of materials and substances or upon operations that are liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, or endanger life or property. Any orders issued by the Fire Chief to obtain compliance with this division shall be governed by the provisions of IC 36-8-17-9(d).
(Ord. 1988-18, passed 11-15-88; Am. Ord. 2017-7, passed 7-5-17)
(A) The following fire safety rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, as set out in Article 22 of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code, are hereby incorporated by reference in this code, and shall include later amendments to or editions of that Article, the same as those published in the Indiana Register of the Indiana Administrative Code, with effective dates as fixed therein:
Article 22 - Fire Prevention Codes
(1) Indiana Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases Code (675 IAC 22-1)
(2) Indiana Fire Prevention Code (675 IAC 22-2.1)
(B) Copies of adopted fire safety rules, codes, and standards are on file in the office of the Fire Chief of the city.
(Ord. 1988-18, passed 11-15-88; Am. Ord. 1991-17, passed 11-7-91; Am. Ord. 2017-7, passed 7-5-17)
(A) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Chief of the Fire Department, or such officer or designee who is an ex officio assistant to the State Fire Marshal under IC 36-8-17-5(a), to enforce the provisions of this code. The designated enforcement officer of this code is herein referred to as the Fire Chief.
(B) The Fire Chief shall cooperate with the Building Inspector responsible for the enforcement of the code of building laws and orders required to be enforced in the city pursuant to IC 36-7-2-9.
(Ord. 1988-18, passed 11-15-88; Am. Ord. 2017-7, passed 7-5-17)
(A) (1) The Fire Chief, his or her designee and/or a representative of the State Fire Marshall's office, shall cause to be inspected all structures and premises within the city, except for the interiors of private dwellings as defined in IC 36-8-7-8(b), which is adopted herein by reference.
(2) Whenever, in the enforcement of this code, the responsibility of more than one official of the city is involved, it shall be their duty to coordinate their inspections and administrative orders as fully as practicable so that the owners and occupants of the structure shall not be subjected to visits by numerous inspectors, nor to multiple or conflicting orders.
(B) For festivals, bazaars or community gatherings that take place within the city limits, the Fire Department shall inspect any booths or spaces that have cooking or warming equipment, or if the booth or space will be using any electrical appliances. The booths or spaces will be inspected in the following areas for fire prevention:
(1) No straw, hay bales or corn shucks inside of the booth area. All decorative materials shall comply with the state fire code.
(2) Tents or canopies may use steam tables or “Sterno” candles if they have proper containment receptacles; the Fire Department official will have final approval.
(3) All booths, except food preparation booths, shall have a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-IOB-C.
(4) All food preparation booths using fryers or preparing food that produces grease-laden vapors shall have a Type K fire extinguisher.
(5) All electrical cords that are used must be UL-listed as outdoor-use electrical cords. Multi-plug adapters will not be allowed; only fusible power strips will be allowed.
(6) When cooking, the cooking surface must either be totally under the tent, or a minimum of ten feet away from all tents or structures.
(7) If using propane as a fuel source, the propane cylinder must be secured to prevent its falling or being kicked over.
(8) No gas, electric, or any cooking appliance will be allowed on a sidewalk area behind a booth space if it impedes the flow of foot traffic.
(Ord. 1988-18, passed 11-15-88; Am. Ord. 2017-7, passed 7-5-17)
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