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FLAMMABLES
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLASS III LIQUIDS.
(1) Class III A includes those having flash points at or over 140°F.
(2) Class III B includes those having flash points at or over 200°F.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Any liquid having a flash point below 140°F and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at 100°F. Flammable liquids shall be divided into classes of liquids as follows:
(1) Class I liquids includes those having flash points below 100°F and may be subdivided as follows:
(a) Class IA includes those having flash points below 73°F and having a boiling point below 100°F.
(b) Class IB includes those having flash points below 73°F and having a boiling point at or above 100°F.
(c) Class IC includes those having flash points at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
(2) Class II liquids includes those having flash points at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
(3) When artificially heated to temperatures equal to or higher than their flash points, Class II and III liquids shall be subject to the applicable provisions for Class I or II liquids. The provisions of this subchapter shall also be applied to high flash point liquids when heated to temperatures equal to or higher than their flash points even though these same liquids would be outside the scope of this subchapter when they are not heated.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. A residential district as defined by the zoning code and zoning map of the city.
(Ord. 3482, passed 8-24-1959)
Cross-reference:
Resident districts, see § 150.06
UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) LIQUID. A liquid in the pure state or as commercially produced or transported which will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become self-reactive under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature.
(1981 Code, § 91.30)
Storage of more than a total of 10 gallons of Class I and Class II flammable liquids in a residential district in the city is prohibited.
(1981 Code, § 91.31) (Ord. 3842, passed 8-24-1959) Penalty, see § 91.99
Construction of underground storage facilities for Class I and Class II flammable liquids in a residential district in the city is prohibited. Continued use of underground storage facilities in existence on August 24, 1959 shall be permitted, but all major repairs of underground storage facilities are prohibited.
(1981 Code, § 91.32) (Ord. 3842, passed 8-24-1959) Penalty, see § 91.99
FIRE HYDRANTS
In order to maintain standardization of fire hydrants, to have an efficient hydrant system with a minimum number of parts needed for repair, and to assure dependable operation and accessibility for Fire Department use, there shall be the following rules in effect:
(A) Fire hydrants will be ordered by the Water Department with the approval of the Fire Chief as to type, size, direction of opening, size and number of hose, and pumper ports and thread specifications;
(B) The Superintendent of the Water Distribution System shall be in charge of the installation of the fire hydrants after getting approval of the Fire Chief in terms of size, type, and location of installation;
(C) The Water Department shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all fire hydrants.
(1981 Code, § 91.35) (Ord. 4870-71, passed 3-22-1971) Penalty, see § 91.99
Only persons authorized by the Fire Chief shall be allowed to remove port caps, open, and close or use the fire hydrants.
(1981 Code, § 91.36) (Ord. 4870-71, passed 3-22-1971) Penalty, see § 91.99
EXPLOSIVES
No person keeping gunpowder or other explosives for sale or for any other purpose shall have the material in quantities greater than 5 pounds in any 1 package, or a maximum total of 25 packages in their store or other place of business, except in magazines as hereinafter provided.
(1981 Code, § 91.40) Penalty, see § 91.99
PUBLIC BUILDING REGULATIONS
(A) The owner, occupant, manager, or promoter of a theater or public building shall notify the Fire Chief and ask for inspection of the premises before or during entertainments, exhibitions, sporting events, or public dances.
(B) All exits and proper means of egress shall be properly marked according to recognized standards.
(C) All auxiliary fire fighting equipment shall at all times be sufficient and in proper working condition.
(D) No person shall use any decorations made of combustible materials where smoking is permitted.
(E) At no time shall people be permitted to congregate in the lobby or aisles, or be seated therein.
(F) No motor vehicle shall be parked directly in front of any theater, hotel, or any fire exit where it will endanger public safety.
(G) The owner, occupant, manager, promoter, or any other person directly in charge shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code and city ordinances, rules, and regulations governing any congregation of people.
(1981 Code, § 91.45) (Ord. 3007, passed 12-8-1947) Penalty, see § 91.99
The Fire Chief may designate as inspectors those members of the Department as he or she deems necessary from time to time to aid in the enforcement of this subchapter and in making the required inspections.
(1981 Code, § 91.46) (Ord. 3007, passed 12-8-1947) Penalty, see § 91.99
Statutory-reference:
Right to examine buildings, see R.C. § 737.34 et seq.
(A) Whenever the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative finds any building or other structure which for want of repair, lack of sufficient fire escapes, automatic or other fire alarm apparatus or fire extinguishing equipment, or for any other cause is especially liable to fire, or which is situated so as to endanger other property or the occupants thereof, or whenever the Chief finds in any building or on the premises combustible or explosive material of flammable condition, dangerous to the safety of the building or the occupants thereof, he or she shall order the dangerous condition or material to be removed or to be remedied in accordance with recognized standards and practices for the prevention of fires.
(B) The owner, occupant, manager, promoter, or other person in charge of any building or premises shall, after notice from the Chief, correct any condition in the building or premises in order to comply with recognized standards and practices for the prevention of fire and for public safety.
(1981 Code, § 91.47) (Ord. 3007, passed 12-8-1947) Penalty, see § 91.99
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND FIRE ALARM USERS
The purpose of this subchapter is to set forth regulations governing fire alarm systems and fire alarm users within the city, require permits therefore, set a fee schedule for false alarms and provide for penalties of violations of the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any mechanical or electrical devise that is designed or used for the detection and/or activation of a fire or supposed fire. This includes any audible or visible signal or intelligence indicating existence of a supposed fire or emergency requiring both response and emergency action on the part of the firefighting service.
ALARM USER. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind in control of any building, structure, or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained within the city except single station 1-2 family residential units.
FALSE ALARM The activation of an alarm system through mechanical or electrical failure, malfunction, improper installation, lack of notification in testing, or the negligence of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his or her employees or agents, where an emergency situation does not exist. This terminology does not include, for example, alarms caused by severe weather or other violent conditions.
SUPERVISORY DEVISE. An initiating device utilized to monitor the conditions that are essential for the proper operation of automatic fire suppression systems (i.e., switches utilized to monitor the position of gate valves, a low air-pressure switch on a dry pipe sprinkler system, etc.)
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
Before any fire alarm detection or fire suppression system is installed, enlarged, or extended, a permit shall be obtained from the code official. Construction documents shall be reviewed and plans submitted to the City Fire Department prior to the issuance of the building permit.
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
All fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the Ohio Fire Code and the building code listed in Rule 1301:7-7-44 of the Administrative Code. The tests shall be conducted by the owner or an authorized representative and in the presence of the local fire code official. All tests required by the Ohio Fire Code and standards referenced in that code shall be conducted at the expense of the owner or the owner's representative.
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
The requirements for the alarm connection to the Police Department.
(A) The protected premises where the alarm originates shall be located within the corporate limits of the city, or be within the jurisdiction of the Fire Department.
(B) Every alarm user and/or alarm permit holder shall keep current at Police and Fire Departments a list containing the names and telephone numbers of persons to be notified to render repairs or service and secure the premises during any hour of the day or night that the alarm is functioning. Any changes of persons responsible and their telephone numbers shall be provided to the Chief of Police, in writing, within 72 hours of such changes.
(C) The only method is a direct call from a remote monitored station on the Police Department's emergency line, which is 419/238-6666.
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
No alarm system designated to transmit emergency messages directly to the Police Department shall be tested or demonstrated without first notifying the Fire Department and Police Department. Notification is not required to test or demonstrate alarm devices not transmitting emergency messages directly to the Police Department unless ultimately the messages are to be relayed to the Police Department.
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)
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