Section
General Provisions
94.01 Definitions
94.02 Fire Department
94.03 Interpretations, repeals
94.04 Minnesota Uniform Fire Code adopted by reference
Fire Prevention
94.15 Fire Prevention Code adopted by reference
94.16 State Fire Marshal’s regulations adopted by reference
94.17 Fire lanes
94.18 Review of construction proposals
94.19 Special standards
Fire Operations
94.30 Interference with duties
94.31 Protection of fire hoses and equipment
94.32 Fire parking restrictions
94.33 Authorized use of fire equipment
94.34 Outside burning
94.35 Explosives and blasting agents
Open Burning
94.50 Definitions
94.51 Restrictions
94.52 Salvage operations
94.53 Open burning by permit
94.54 Liability
94.55 Recreational fires
94.56 Preparation of site
94.99 Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any alarm installation designed to be used for the prevention or detection of burglary, robbery or fire on the premises which contains an alarm installation. An automobile alarm device shall not be considered an ALARM SYSTEM.
ALARM USER. The person in control of any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm signal eliciting a response by public safety personnel when a situation requiring a response does not, in fact, exist, and which false alarm is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunction, improper installation or the inadvertence of the alarm system’s owner or lessees or of his or her employees or agents. FALSE ALARMS do not include alarms caused by climatic conditions such as tornados, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps, violent conditions of nature or any other conditions which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer or owner.
FIRE CHIEF. The person designated to serve as the superior officer of the Fire Department, regardless of the selection method.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. The organization directly authorized by the city as responsible for the prevention and abatement of fire, whether the organization is voluntary or is a regularly employed department of the city. This organization may or may not be composed of persons and equipment operated in, or outside of, the city limits.
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL. City employees or employees duly authorized to maintain and enforce public safety.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.1)
(A) Established. A Fire Department is hereby established.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.2)
(B) Duties.
(1) The Fire Department shall be responsible for the protection of people and property from fire dangers through and by the enforcement of all applicable laws. The Fire Department shall conduct inspections, develop and implement prevention education and abate fires. These duties are to be considered as inclusive in nature and shall include all other duties given, granted and imposed as the City Council deems desirable and necessary.
(2) Any existing charter of operation or any rights, privileges or obligations of the Fire Department shall not be affected by this chapter, but this section shall be deemed as continuing provisions.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.3)
(C) Appeals. Whenever a grievance is held against the Fire Chief or other representative of the Fire Department because of a decision made by that authority, the aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the authority to the City Council within 30 days from the date of the decision. The City Council’s decision on any such appeal is final and subject to contrary judgement of a court of law having proper jurisdiction.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.4)
(D) Employment or membership. Employment or membership in the Fire Department as a firefighter shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of National Fire Protection Association Publication No. 1001-87; the publication is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this city code as if fully stated and written herein.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.8)
(A) The provisions adopted and the codes and standards referred to and adopted by reference in this subchapter shall not repeal or supercede any chapter, section, provision, division, ordinance or regulation which regulates the same subject matter, but the provisions of these codes and standards shall all apply.
(B) In the event that there is a conflict between the provisions of this subchapter and other codes and standards as adopted, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
(1994 Code, § 6-1.5)
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