§ 2.15 SAFETY PROVISIONS.

   A.   Public service access. All structures shall be provided with adequate access for fire, police, sanitation, and public works vehicles.

   B.   Fire protection. All structures shall be provided with adequate fire protection, which may include adequate water supply for fire fighting purposes, adequate internal fire suppression system, use of fire walls and fire-proof materials, and other fire protection measures deemed necessary by the Township Fire Chief or Building Official .

      1.   Fire protection systems. The Fire Chief or Building Inspector shall have the authority to require fire protection systems installed in any zoning district .

      2.   Site development standards. To facilitate fire protection during site preparation and construction of buildings , consideration shall be given to the following:

         a.   If public water is available, water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed prior to construction above the foundation. Hydrants shall be spaced to provide adequate fire fighting protection for all buildings and uses, subject to applicable codes and review by the township officials.

         b.   Prior to construction of buildings and other large structures , a hard surfaced roadbed shall be provided to accommodate access of heavy fire fighting equipment to the immediate job site at the start of construction. The roadbed shall be maintained until all construction is completed or until another means of access is constructed.

         c.   Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers, or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times.

         d.   The building permit holder shall provide scheduled daily cleanup of scrap lumber, paper products, corrugated cardboard and other debris. Construction debris shall be disposed of in accordance with methods approved by the Building Official .

   C.   Excavations and holes. Excavations and holes created in conjunction with a construction project shall be adequately barricaded and illuminated if not filled in at the end of the working day. Where such excavations or holes are located in a public right-of-way , it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to notify the Meridian Township Police of their existence.

   D.   Building demolition. Before a building or structure is demolished, the owner, wrecking company, or person who requests the demolition permit shall notify all utilities providing service to the building . A demolition permit shall not be issued until all utilities have provided notification that service has been properly terminated.

(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)