(A) The Minnesota State Fire Code, most current edition with amendments, one copy of which is marked as the official copy and which is on file with the City Clerk, is hereby adopted in its entirety as the Fire Code for the City for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, except such portions as are modified or amended by other sections of this Chapter. Every provision contained in the Fire Code as amended, except as modified or amended by this Chapter, is hereby adopted and made part of this Chapter as if fully set forth herein.
(B) Permits.
(1) Each permit issued by the Fire Chief, pursuant to the Minnesota State Fire Code shall be issued for a one-year period unless otherwise provided in this Section.
(2) Tank installation permits shall be valid until revoked by the Fire Chief or their designee.
(3) Permit fees are established in Chapter 34
of this Code. Pro rata adjustments, on a monthly basis, shall be made for permits in effect less than one full year.
(4) The Fire Chief shall establish procedures and forms to carry out the intent of this Section.
(C) Optional Appendices Adopted.
(1) Appendix D of the Minnesota State Fire Code, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
(D) New Materials, Processes or Occupancies. The Fire Chief, the Building Official and the City Clerk shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes, or occupancies which shall require permits. The Fire Chief shall then effect changes to the Fire Code.