(A) Title. These regulations as set forth herein shall be known as the “Fire Prevention Code of the Village of South Jacksonville” and are herein referred to as such or as “this subchapter” or “subchapter”.
(B) Purpose. The purpose and the intent of this subchapter is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of substances, materials, or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots, or premises. All matters within the intent of this subchapter and not covered by this subchapter shall comply with the National Fire Prevention Code - 101 - 1988 Life Safety Code.
(C) Alternate methods and materials. The provisions of this subchapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of work not specifically prescribed by this subchapter, provided such alternative has been approved. The approval of any such alternative shall comply with the intent of the provisions of this subchapter. The material, method, or work offered shall be, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this subchapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.
(Ord. 672, passed 11-2-1989)