1515.01 AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH FIRE LANES.
   (a)    The Bureau is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on either public or private property located within the City:
      (1)   As deemed necessary for the safe and efficient use of fire apparatus.
      (2)   When necessary for the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire, explosion, or hazardous materials.
      (3)   For the safe use and occupancy of buildings, structures, and adjacent property.
      (4)   For safe egress of occupants in the event of a fire or other emergency requiring building evacuation.
   (b)    All fire lanes shall be constructed in accordance with the Ohio Fire Code. The width shall be such as to provide access and operation of firefighting equipment and personnel likely to be used at a fire on the premises. The minimum width shall be eighteen feet.
   (c)    A minimum of fourteen feet of nominal clearance shall be provided over the full width and length of the fire lane.
(Ord. 43-97. Passed 5-27-97.)