The purpose of the City of South Euclid Fire Prevention Code is to prescribe minimum standards, requirements, regulations and controls to safeguard life, property and the public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the handling or use of substances, materials or devices, and from conditions hazardous to life, property or the public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots or premises. All matters within the intent of this Code and not covered by this Code shall comply with accepted engineering practice standards.