(a) Permits shall be required for the use, storage, handling, transportation or other disposition of flammable, combustible or otherwise hazardous materials and for the following:
(1) The installation or modification of any fire protection system, not including smoke detectors in private residences;
(2) The outdoor public display of fireworks, in accordance with Ohio R.C. 3743.54 and Section 1540.05 of this Code;
(3) All places of public assemblage, such as circuses, carnivals, fairs, festivals or other entertainment, including amusements, or exhibitions where large crowds will assemble;
(4) Self-service gasoline filling stations, as prescribed in Section 1550.18 of this Code;
(5) The storage and handling of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in excess of 100 gallons combined total volume of all containers on site;
(6) The use of a temporary above-ground storage tank for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in excess of 110 gallons;
(7) Open burning for recognized sivilcultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, providing heat for outworkers, and bonfires;
(8) The use, transportation, sale or storage of explosives;
(9) Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 200 square feet (19m2) and canopies in excess of 400 square feet (37m2) shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the Fire Code Official;
(10) The application of flammable or combustible finishes by spraying or dipping, utilizing more than one gallon of flammable or combustible liquid on any working day; and
(11) Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications. An operational permit is required for carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications having more than 100 pounds of carbon dioxide.
(b) Such permits shall be granted upon payment to the City of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each required permit, provided that such application for a permit shall have been approved by the Fire Chief and the Inspector of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Such fees may be waived at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
(c) Such permits shall be renewable on an annual basis and be valid for a period of one year beginning January 1 and ending December 31 or as prescribed in the permit.
(Ord. 01-07. Passed 11-9-07; Ord. 11-21. Passed 7-26-21.)