1630.01 FIRE HAZARD CONTROLS.

   The following standards and controls are hereby established to control safety and fire hazards at the Northfield Park Race Track:

   (a)   There shall be no parking between barns at any time.

   (b)   There shall be no smoking in stalls, feed rooms or under any shed-row, nor shall there be storage of any kind in shed-rows.

   (c)   No heaters of any kind shall be permitted anywhere in the barn area, unless it is a permanent installation and then only after first obtaining a permit from the Building and Zoning Inspector and approval from the Fire Chief.

   (d)   There shall be no hot plates, frying pans or cooking utensils of any kind for cooking use in track rooms, sleeping rooms or in any other place on the grounds, except in the track kitchens. However, radios, televisions, electrical clippers and shavers are permitted.

   (e)   No overhead electric lights are permitted unless they are a permanent installation and then only after first obtaining a permit therefor from the Building and Zoning Inspector.

   (f)   The use of infra-red heat lamps is prohibited unless such use is prescribed by a veterinarian in writing. The use of infra-red heat lamps shall not be permitted in any event unless it is attended by a competent person throughout such use. Evidence that such use was prescribed by a veterinarian shall be shown upon request of a track guard, Municipal fire-fighter, Municipal police officer or other authorized Municipal official.

   (g)   Repairing, dismantling or disbanding of motor vehicles on any of the race track grounds is prohibited.

   (h)   All owners and trainers shall keep a current register of all their employees. Such register shall be kept current and on display somewhere in their respective barn areas so that it will be easily accessible to Municipal fire-fighters and police officers.

   (I)   There shall be no parking within ten feet of any fire hydrant or fire hose box, or directly in front of any barn door.

   (j)   Manure bins shall be emptied daily and areas around bins shall be kept clean at all times.

   (k)   In case of fire call the Municipal Fire Department from the guard gate.

   (l)   There shall be no storage of hay or straw in horse stalls.

(Ord. 1977-50. Passed 5-25-77.)