1610.02 AMENDMENTS.

   (a)   The IFC, as adopted in Section 1610.01, is hereby amended as follows:

   Section 101.1 These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Southgate, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

   Section 101.2 Scope. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safe guards regarding:

      1.   The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;

      2.   Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;

      3.   Fire Hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;

      4.   Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems; and

      5.   Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

      Exceptions:

      1.   Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structure shall comply with the Michigan Residential building code.

      2.   Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change occupancy shall be permitted to comply with Michigan Rehabilitation Code Existing Buildings

   Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in chapter 45 and such codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. When conditions of any specific occupancy are noted by the code official requiring greater degree of safety than provided for in this code the appropriate NFPA standard may be utilized as a guideline.

   Section 104.11.4  Unlawful boarding or tampering with fire department emergency equipment. A person shall not, without proper authorization from the fire official in charge of said fire department emergency equipment, cling to, attach to, climb upon or into, board, or swing upon any fire emergency vehicle, whether the same is in motion or at rest, operate any emergency warning equipment, or to manipulate or tamper with, or attempt to manipulate or tamper with any levers, valves, switches, starting devices, brakes, pumps or any equipment or protective clothing on or part of any fire department emergency vehicle.

   Section 105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Plans for installation or modification of fire protection equipment and floor plans for assembly seating/exhibition events shall be submitted with permit fees. Seating floor plans must be submitted to the Fire Code Official a minimal of 10 working days before the scheduled event. Plans must be approved and permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Permits required by this code that are incidental to the approved occupancy of the building shall be covered in accordance with City of Southgate City Council proper resolution, set the amount of the fee to be paid by an applicant for all permits required by this code not incidental to the approved occupancy as listed in sections 105.6.1 – 105.7.14. Operations regulated under state jurisdiction shall be in compliance with P.A 207 of 1941, and the required permits obtained from the respective department(s) from the State of Michigan. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official.

   Section 105.1.2 Types of Permits. There shall be two types of permits as follows:

      1.   Operational permit. An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105.6 for either:

         1.1   A prescribed period.

         1.2   Until renewed or revoked.

      2.   Construction permits. A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by section 105.7. All applications for construction permits shall be submitted to the Building Official for review and issuance or denial. The Building official shall submit the applications to the Fire Code Official for review and recommendations.

   Section 105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits set forth in sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46. Where there are no provisions for issuing permits the fire code official is authorized to waive the particular permit requirement.

   Section 105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in table 105.6.8.

      Exceptions: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.

   The following are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan:

      1.   Container filling operations utilizing flammable compressed gas or liquefied petroleum gas.

      2.   Locations storing flammable compressed gas or liquefied petroleum gas in tank with a water capacity of more than 2,000 gallons or having 2 or more tanks with an aggregate water capacity of more than 4,000 gallons.

   Section 105.6.10 Cryogenic fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.10.

      Exceptions: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating lading.

   Operations utilizing cryogenic fluids as stated in Section 105.6.9 are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

   Section 105.6.12 Dry cleaning plants. An operational permit is required to engage in the business of dry cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry cleaning equipment. Dry cleaning operations which utilize flammable liquids are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

   Section 105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational permit is required: Added Exception: Above ground tanks which store more than 1100 gallons of combustible or flammable liquids are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

   Section 105.6.16.1 Aboveground and underground storage tanks. An operational permit is required for the installation or removal of aboveground storage tanks and underground storage tanks. Records of installation and removal must be witnessed and maintained by the jurisdiction.

   Section 105.6.20.1 Required Reporting of Hazardous Materials. The presence of hazardous materials must be reported to the fire department if the specified quantity is met or exceeded as listed below:

Materials	Specified Amount
Explosives and blasting agents (Not including "Class C" explosives)	Any quantity
Poison Gas	Any quantity
Flammable Gas	100 gal. water cap
Non-Flammable Gas	100 gal. water cap
Flammable Liquid	1,000 gallons
Combustible Liquid	10,000 gallons
Flammable Solid (dangerous when wet)	100 lbs.
Flammable Solid	500 lbs.
Spontaneously Combustible Material	100 lbs.
Oxidizer	500 lbs.
Organic Peroxide	250 lbs.
Poison	500 lbs.
Irritating Material: Liquid	1,000 gals.
Irritating Material: Solid	500 lbs.
Radioactive Material (Yellow III Label)	Any Quantity
Corrosives: Liquid	1,000 gal.
Corrosives: Solid	500 lbs.
Known Human Carcinogen	Any Category & Amount

 

   Section 105.6.27 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:

      1.   Storage and use of LP-gas.

         Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with 500 gallon (1893 L) water capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R-3.

      2.   Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.

      3.   An annual operational permit is required for the storage outside of buildings of L.P-gas containers awaiting use, resale or part of a cylinder exchange program.

   The following are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan:

      1.   Container filling operations utilizing flammable compressed gas or liquefied petroleum gas.

      2.   Locations storing flammable compressed gas or liquefied petroleum gas in a tank with water capacity of more than 2,000 gallons or having 2 or more tanks with an aggregate water capacity of more than 4,000 gallons.

   Section 105.6.39 Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities. An operational permit is required for the operation of repair garages and automotive, marine and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.

   Exception: Repair garages and service stations which store or dispense flammable or combustible liquids from underground storage tanks or from above ground storage tanks which store more than 1100 gallons, are governed by P.A 207 of 1941 and fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

   Section 109.2 Notice of violation. When the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and, when compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for reinspection. In the instance where violations are transient or repeatedly occurring after a past due notice of correction has been served to a person, business or corporation, penalties in accordance with Section 109.3 may be implemented immediately.

   Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code that does not constitute an immediate danger to life or property shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding Ninety three (93) Days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Persons allowing violations to exist longer than thirty (30) days shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and a court appearance ticket issued. Persons in violation of this code shall be responsible for a fee of One Hundred ($100.00) dollars per hour (minimal 1 hr) for each reinspection after the initial follow up inspection. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Violations constituting an immediate danger to life or property shall be handled in accordance with section 110 Unsafe Buildings

   Section 111.4. Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than One Hundred ($100.00) dollars or more than Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars.

   Section 114 Safeguarding of Citizens.

   Section 114.1 Flame Producing Devices. It shall be unlawful for any minor under 18 years of age to possess, purchase or allow to possess or purchase flame producing devices such as lighters, matches or any similar device utilized for initiating flame. Display of flame producing devices for sale must be located behind the counter or out of the reach of patrons under eighteen years of age.

   Section 114.2 False Alarms. An address, business or person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor when within a 12 month period has more than once summoned the emergency response of the fire department under false pretenses due to fire alarm malfunction or lack of maintenance thereof. The 12 month period shall start January 1st and end December 31. Due to the dangers associated with an emergency response the fees for false alarms shall be as adopted by resolution of Southgate City Council and published as Southgate Fire Department Fire Prevention and Cost recovery Fees.

   Exceptions:

      1.   A false alarm caused by the fire protection company personnel or other persons, while performing maintenance or installing equipment, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and responsible for fine as published in Southgate Fire Department Fire Prevention and Cost recovery Fees.

      2.   Alarm conditions caused by the following extenuating circumstances shall not constitute a false alarm.

         a).   Storm conditions

         b).   Alarm conditions being activated by persons working on the alarm system with prior notification to the fire department.

         c).   Alarms activated by disruption or disturbance of telephone or other communication systems.

   Section 302.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.

      Bonfire. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes or occasional special events and which burns only seasoned dry firewood intended to minimize the generation of air contaminants. A operational permit is required for all bonfires.

      Hi-Boy. A cart used to transport hot roofing material on a roof.

      Open Burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or use of portable outdoor fireplace. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open.

      Portable Outdoor Fireplace. A portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other non-combustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening at the top.

      Powered Industrial Truck. A forklift, tractor, platform lift truck or motorized hand truck powered by an electrical motor or internal combustion engine. Powered industrial trucks do not include farm vehicles or automotive vehicles for highway use.

      Recreational Fire. An outdoor fire burning materials only dry seasoned firewood or commercially available charcoal briquettes on the ground in a prepared pit having a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

   Section 307.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable by the fire code official or uniformed fire officer because of smoke or odor emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.

   Section 307.1.2 Allowable open burning. The following types of open burning shall be allowed without prior notification to the code official and without permit, and shall be constantly attended:

      A.   Barbeques when cooking food for human consumption using only charcoal briquettes, LP gas or natural gas for fuel.

      B.   Outdoor fireplaces may burn only dry, seasoned firewood, and shall not burn between the hours of 11:00 p.m and 11:00 a.m., and must be utilized in accordance with manufactures specifications. This provision is intended for outdoor fireplaces being utilized for the purpose of social engagement, pleasure or warmth. The burning materials, commercial or household, as an alternative means of disposal is prohibited.

      C.   Controlled fires by qualified instructors for fire suppression training, e.g., firefighter training, industrial fire brigade training, employee training, for portable fire extinguishers.

      D.   Heating of building materials or for the warmth of workers at construction sites burning only charcoal, dry seasoned firewood, or other approved fuel, in a approved container

   Section 307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a bonfire or a recreational fire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Applications shall be submitted in writing at least ten days prior to the proposed event and shall be in such form and contain such information as required by the code official.

   Section 307.3 Extinguishment Authority. The fire code official or uniformed fire officer is authorized to order the extinguishment of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation, or which constitutes air pollution, defined in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act as the presence in the outdoor atmosphere or air contaminants in quantities, characteristics, under conditions and circumstances, and of a duration that are or can become injurious to human health or welfare, to animal life, to plant life, or to property, or that interfere with the enjoyment of life and property in this state.

   Section 307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than fifty (50) feet from any structure, other combustible appurtenances or material, public right-of-way, and property lines, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within fifty (50) feet of any structure.

      Exceptions:

      1.   Fires in approved containers that are not less than fifteen (15) feet from any structure, other combustible material, public right-of-way, and property lines.

   Section 307.4.1 Bonfire dimensions, duration and location. A bonfire shall not be more than 6 feet by 6 feet in dimension shall not burn longer than 4 hours. The location of a bonfire shall be in accordance with Section 307.4.

   Section 307.4.2 Recreational fire dimensions, duration and location. Recreational fires shall have a fuel area of 4 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height and shall not burn longer than 4 hours. The location of a recreational fire shall be in accordance with Section 307.4.

   Section 312.2 Posts, Vehicle Impact Protection. Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements.

      1.   Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filled. Posts for hydrant protection shall be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter for new installation or replacement of existing posts.

      2.   Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.

      3.   Set not less than 4 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch diameter.

      4.   Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground.

      5.   Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.

   Section 506.1 Key boxes where required. Where access to or within a structure or area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. Key boxes shall be required at locations with required monitored fire alarm systems or elevators. The key box shall be an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. The number of key boxes and location shall be determined by the fire code official.

   Section 901.6.3 Fire Protection System Training. Where a fire protection system is in existence at any commercial or public facility, the highest person of authority present in that facility shall be responsible for ensuring all employees are trained in the manual and automatic actuation of fire protection equipment.

   [MBC] Section 903.2.11.3. Buildings 30 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level which has an occupant load of 30 or more that is located 30 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

      1.   Airport control towers.

      2.   Open parking structures.

      3.   Occupancies in group F-2.

   Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in section 903.3.1.1.1. The sprinkler supply lines for NFPA 13 systems must be separate from the domestic unless otherwise approved by the City of Southgate. Domestic water is defined as water utilized by the occupant for drinking, bathing, lawn care, cooking or any other household purpose.

   Section 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically via a UL Listed fire panel including smoke detection within 24" of the fire panel and a minimum of one manual pull station to be located in an approved location supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.

      Exceptions:

      1.   Automatic sprinkler systems one and two family dwellings.

      2.   Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.

      3.   Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.

      4.   Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

      5.   Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.

      6.   Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

      7.   Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are locked in the open position.

   Section 903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible and visual devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building above the fire department connection and on the interior of the building at the sprinkler riser. Additional devices shall be installed in approved locations when the fire code official deems the size of the structure inhibits the adequacy of required water-flow notification. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

   [MBC] Section 907.2.13. High-rise buildings. Building with a floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1, a fire department communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.6.2.2.

      Exceptions:

      1.   Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section 907.2.22 and Section 412 of the Michigan Building Code.

      2.   Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the Michigan Building Code.

      3.   Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the Michigan Building Code.

      4.   Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1 of the Michigan Building Code.

      5.   Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2, or H-3 in accordance with Section 415 of the Michigan Building Code.

      6.   In Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, the alarm shall sound at a constantly attended location and general occupant notification shall be broadcast by the emergency voice/alarm communication system.

   Section 912.2 Location. Fire Department connections. With respect to hydrant's driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief or designee and not closer than 40 feet and no further than 100 feet of a hydrant on all new construction.

Chapter 45 Reference Standards
ICC

   Referenced documents of the International Code Council shall be replaced by the State of Michigan adopted versions were applicable.

   (b)   The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2009 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:

   Section 3404.2.9.6.1. (geographic limits in which storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of building is prohibited): The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground storage tanks is prohibited in all locations in the City of Southgate that are zoned residential or locations in which the presence of such tanks would promote an undue hazard as determined the code official.

   Section 3406.2.4.4. (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks prohibited): The indoor storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground storage tanks is prohibited in all locations in the City of Southgate that are zoned residential or locations in which the presence of such tanks would promote an undue hazard as determined the code official.

   Section 3506.2. (geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited): Storage of Flammable Cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited in all locations of the City of Southgate that are zones residential or congested commercial areas, as determined by the Fire Code Official, Building Official and Planning Official.

   Section 3804.2. (geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas): The storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570L). The code official is authorized to limit storage quantity to lesser amount or prohibit storage of LP gas in all locations in the City of Southgate where the presence of such storage would promote an undue hazard as determined by the code official.

(Ord. 904. Passed 5-5-10.)