(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)