PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE

      Chap. 1610.   Ohio Fire Code

CHAPTER 1610 Ohio Fire Code

1610.01   2005 edition adopted.

1610.02   Purpose.

1610.03    Application of Code.

1610.04    Enforcement; responsibilities of Municipal Fire Safety Inspector.

1610.05    Compliance required.

1610.06    Posting arson laws.

1610.07    Setting fires which spread.

1610.08    Responsibilities upon discovery of unfriendly fires.

1610.09    Inspections.

1610.10    Sale and use of fire equipment; standards; service and repair of equipment.

1610.11   File and distribution copies.

1610.12    Conflict of laws.

1610.13    Permit fees.

1610.99    Penalty.

   CROSS REFERENCES

   Power to regulate elevators, stairways and fire escapes - see Ohio R.C. 715.26

   Adoption of technical codes - see Ohio R.C. 731.231

   Power to regulate against fires - see Ohio R.C. 737.27, 3737.08

   State Fire Marshal - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3737

   Right to examine buildings - see Ohio R.C. 3737.14

   Gasoline, oils and paint - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3741

   Fireworks - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3743; GEN. OFF. 678.10

   Driving over fire hoses - see TRAF. 432.28

   Arson - see GEN. OFF. 642.06, 642.07

1610.01 2005 EDITION ADOPTED.

   Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.231, there is hereby adopted by the Municipality the 2005 edition of the Ohio Fire Code (OFC), as adopted by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal, published in Division 1301:7 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).

(Ord. 2006-64. Passed 8-15-06.)

1610.02 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the Ohio Fire Code, as adopted in Section 1610.01, is to prescribe minimum standards and regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.

1610.03 APPLICATION OF CODE.

   The Ohio Fire Code, as adopted in Section 1610.01, applies to the use of all lands and properties within the Municipality and such other lands or properties owned by the Municipality which are situated outside the corporate limits thereof.

1610.04 ENFORCEMENT; RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUNICIPAL FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR.

   (a)   No person shall serve as a Municipal Fire Safety Inspector unless he or she has received a certificate issued by the Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction under Ohio R.C. 3303.07 evidencing his or her satisfactory completion of a fire safety inspection training program.

(ORC 3737.34)

   (b)   For Municipal criminal proceedings, the complaint, warrant or summons, or the issuance of a citation in minor misdemeanor cases, shall be as is prescribed in the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, by referencing the numerical designation of the applicable Municipal ordinance, including the specific provision of the Ohio Fire Code, or any order issued pursuant thereto, provided such order fixes a reasonable time for abatement of the violation. State enforcement proceedings for violation of Ohio R.C. Chapter 3737 or the Ohio Fire Code shall be as is prescribed in Ohio R.C. 3737.41 to 3737.46.

   (c)   A copy of such complaint or citation shall be prominently posted at or near each place a violation referred to occurs.

   (d)   Upon request of the Municipal Fire Safety Inspector, the Municipal Attorney shall institute and prosecute any necessary action or proceeding to enforce this chapter or Ohio R.C. Chapter 3737.

1610.05 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.

   (a)   No person shall knowingly violate any provision of the Ohio Fire Code, as adopted in Section 1610.01, or any order issued pursuant thereto.

(ORC 3737.51(A))

   (b)   No person shall fail to comply with the fire prevention measures or fire protection activities prescribed in the Ohio Fire Code, fail to obtain a permit or license for the various uses or activities as required by such Code or fail to comply with the Municipal application and plan submission and processing requirements, including payment of the fees designated therefor.