§ 95.010 FLAMMABLE DECORATING MATERIALS IN BUILDINGS OF MERCANTILE AND INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCY.

   (A)   Highly flammable materials such as cotton batting, straws, dry vines, leaves, trees, artificial flowers or shrubbery, and foam plastic materials shall not be used for decorative purposes in show windows or other parts of mercantile and institutional occupancies unless first rendered flame-proofed in accordance with § 27.3 of the Fire Prevention Code. Electric light bulbs in mercantile and institutional occupancies shall not be decorated with paper or other combustible materials unless such materials shall first have been rendered flame-proofed.

(Prior Code, § 11-10)

§ 95.011 STORAGE OR DISPLAY IN ROOFED-OVER MALLS.

   No combustible goods, merchandise, or decorations shall be displayed or stored in a roofed-over mall unless approved by the Fire Chief.

(Prior Code, § 11-11) Penalty, see § 95.999

§ 95.012 OPEN FLAMES OR LIGHTS RESTRICTED.

   (A)   No person shall take an open flame or light into any building, barn, or any other place where highly flammable, combustible, or explosive material is kept, unless such lighter flame shall be well secured in a glass globe, wire mesh cage, or similar approved device.

   (B)   No heating or lighting apparatus or equipment capable of igniting flammable material of the type stored or handled shall be used in the storage area of any warehouse storing rags, excelsior, hair, or other highly flammable or combustible material; nor in the work area of any shop or factory used for the manufacture, repair, or renovating of mattresses or bedding; nor in the work areas of any establishment used for the upholstering of furniture.

   (C)   No person shall install, maintain, or use within any building or other structure in the city any open flame gas jet, or swinging/bracket light.

(Prior Code, § 11-12) Penalty, see § 95.999

§ 95.013 KINDLING, MAINTAINING, OR PERMITTING FIRES ON PROPERTY OF OTHER PERSONS.

   No person shall kindle or maintain any fire upon the property of another without authority of the owner of such property, nor shall any person wilfully or through neglect permit any fire on his or her own property to spread to the property of another.

(Prior Code, § 11-13) Penalty, see § 95.999

§ 95.014 MAINTENANCE OF CHIMNEYS, VENTS, HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCES, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

   (A)   Chimneys, flues, or similar devices for conveying products of combustion or hot gases to the exterior of the building shall be maintained in a matter as not to create a hazardous condition.

      (1)   Existing masonry chimneys which upon inspection are found to be without flue liner and with open mortar joints which will permit smoke or gases to be discharged into the building, or which are cracked as to be dangerous shall be made safe by means of a fire clay liner, fire brick, a corrosion resistant metal pipe and otherwise repaired if necessary, or the chimney shall be removed. Metal pipe liners shall be one inch less in diameter than the least dimension of the flue and entire space between the metal liner and the walls of the chimney filled with cement mortar.

      (2)   Existing chimneys and vents of metal which are corroded or improperly supported shall be replaced, unless suitable repairs are made.

      (3)   Existing chimney and vent connectors of metal which are corroded or improperly supported shall be replaced.

   (B)   All heat producing appliances, including boilers, furnaces, incinerators, ovens, and restaurant type cooking appliances shall be installed and maintained so as to be reasonably safe to persons and property. Evidence that heat producing appliances are installed in accordance with the applicable standard specified for this division (B) shall be evidence that such heat producing appliances are installed so as to be reasonably safe to persons and property.

   (C)   Exhaust systems provided for restaurant cooking equipment shall be maintained in a manner such as not to create a hazardous condition.

      (1)   Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other devices shall be inspected periodically and cleaned as needed to remove grease and deposits of residues.

      (2)   Fire extinguishing systems shall be inspected periodically and checked for proper operation. These inspections shall include a check that the supply of extinguishing agent in the system is adequate, and all actuation components are operating satisfactorily. Fusible links, if employed, shall be replaced or properly cleaned. Instructions for manually operating the system shall be posted conspicuously in the kitchen and employees checked for their knowledge of procedures.

      (3)   Any fire dampers shall be tested periodically to ensure proper functioning of all parts.

   (D)   Commercial, industrial, and flue-fed incinerators shall be provided with approved spark arrestors or other effective means for arresting sparks and fly ash.

   (E)   No person owning or occupying any building or other structure shall install, maintain, or use therein any rubber pipe, rubber hose or rubber connection, or other device or apparatus of rubber composition for the transmission of natural or artificial gas into or within such building or structure for illuminating or heating purposes therein.

(Prior Code, § 11-14) Penalty, see § 95.999

§ 95.015 TRAPDOORS TO BE CLOSED.

   All trapdoors, except those which are automatic in their operation, in any factory building or building used for storage shall be closed at the completion of the business of each day.

(Prior Code, § 11-15)