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CHAPTER FIRE PREVENTION CODE ARTICLE I ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 1 1.1 TITLE. The title of this Code shall be NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code of the National Fire Protection Association. The short title of this Code shall be the NFPA Fire Protection Code. 1.2 SCOPE. This Code provides for the prevention of fire and explosion through the regulation of conditions, which could cause fire or explosion and panic resulting therefrom. This Code identifies and uses specific standards and codes published by the National Fire Protection Association and sets those requirements necessary for the administration of this Code. SECTION 2 APPLICATION, VALIDITY, RETROACTIVITY, LIMITATIONS, DAMAGE OR INJURY LIABILITY AND ADOPTED REFERENCES. 2.1 APPLICATION. The provisions of this Code shall apply to all buildings, structures, vehicles, marine vessels, premises, and conditions within this jurisdiction. The provisions of this Code shall apply equally to existing as well as new buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises and conditions except that existing buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises and conditions not in compliance with this Code may be permitted to continue unless in the opinion of the Fire Marshall they constitute a fire hazard to life or property. The provisions of this Code do not apply to one or two family dwellings in the normal use or maintenance thereof: Exception No. 1: This Code shall apply whenever the activity or use of such dwelling creates a fire hazard to life or property. Exception No. 2: Where provisions of annexed codes specifically apply to one or two family dwellings. 2.2 EXISTING LAW CONTINUED. The provisions of this Code as far as they are substantially the same as existing provisions of law relating to the same subject matter, shall be construe d as restatements and continuations thereof and not as new enactments. The adoption of this Code or the repeal of any other existing provision of law including regulations or orders shall not be construed to alter any time limit which may have been imposed by any existing law, regulation or order of the Fire Marshal relating to compliance with such limits. 2.3 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Code. 2.4 OTHER LAWS, LIMITATIONS AND PERMITS 2.4.1 This Code is intended to be used in conjunction with existing laws and nothing in this Code shall be construed as rendering other applicable laws invalid. In any situation where a conflict exists between a provision of this Code and any existing law, the existing law shall prevail. 2.4.2 No permits set forth in this Code shall be required if the purpose of such permit is the same as any existing permit, license, and certificate or approved issued by thus jurisdiction or other governmental unit, which has preempted this jurisdiction. 2.5 CODES AND STANDARDS ADOPTED. 2.5.1 Technical details regarding processes, methods, specifications, equipment testing and maintenance, design standards, performance, installation, or other pertinent criteria as contained those standards and codes published by the National Fire Protection Association, and listed in Annex A of this Code, shall be considered a part of this Code. 2.5.2 Applicable provisions of Standards, Laws, Manuals, Guides and Recommended Practices as listed in Appendix A are not required, but may be used by the Fire Marshal as appropriate criteria for meeting the intent of this Code when specific provisions do not exist within this Code or other nationally recognized codes, standards or laws. 2.5.3 Copies of the adopted codes and standards shall be filed at a public office or offices as required by law and shall be available for public reference. SECTION 3 AUTHORITY 3.1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. This Code shall be administered and enforced by the fire official designated by the governing authority of this jurisdiction as having this responsibility. For purposes of this Code, this fire official is called the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall meet those qualifications as may be set forth by the jurisdiction as being necessary to administer this Code effectively. 3.2 ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. Police and other law enforcement agencies having authority in this jurisdiction shall render necessary assistance in the enforcement of this Code when requested to do so by the Fire Marshal. 3.3 ALTERNATIVES 3.3.1 Whenever this Code requires a particular system, condition, arrangement, material, equipment, or any other particular provision, the Fire Marshal may accept alternatives provided that such alternatives shall afford a substantially equivalent level of safety. 3.3.2 APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVES. Each application for an alternative shall be filed with the Fire Marshal and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements, results of test s or other supporting information as may be required to justify the request. The Fire Marshal shall keep a record of actions on such applications and a signed copy of the Fire Marshal's decision shall be provided for the applicant. 3.4 RIGHT OF ENTRY 3.4.1 To the full extent permitted by law, any fire official engaged in fire prevention and inspection work is authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises for the purpose of making fire safety inspections. Before entering a private building or dwelling, the fire official shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a court warrant authorizing entry for the purpose of inspection except in those instances where any emergency exists. As used in this section, "emergency" means circumstances, which the fire official knows, or has reason to believe, exist, and which reasonably may constitute immediate danger to life and property. 3.4.2 Persons authorized to enter and inspect buildings, structures, marine vessels, vehicles, and premises, as herein set forth shall be identified by proper credentials issued by this jurisdiction. 3.4.3 It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a fire official carrying out any duties or functions prescribed by this Code. 3.4.4 It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to use an official badge, uniform, or other credentials so as to impersonate a fire official for the purpose of gaining access to any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle, or premises in this jurisdiction. 3.4.5 IMPLIED CONSENT. Any application for, or acceptance of, any permit requested or issued pursuant to this Code constitutes agreement and consent by the person making the application or accepting the permit to allow the Fire Marshal to enter the premises at any reasonable time, to conduc t such inspections as required by this Code. 3.5 AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS. The Fire Marshal shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire or explosion involving a loss of life, injuries to persons, or destruction or damage to property. When, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal reasonable cause exists that the fire or explosion may have been of incendiary origin, the Fire Marshal shall have the authority to take custody of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the fire or explosion and to continue the investigation to conclusion. Proprietary information, which may relate to trade secrets or processes, shall not be made part of the public record except as may be directed by a court of law. SECTION 4 ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS 4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT. 4.1.1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Code to ensure compliance therewith. 4.1.2 ISSUANCE OF CODE RELATED DOCUMENTS. The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the issuance of permits, certificates, notices, and approvals or orders pertaining to fire control and fire hazards, as provided in this Code. 4.1.3 ASSISTANTS TO THE FIRE MARSHAL. Qualifications of the personnel assigned to assist the Fire Marshal in carrying out the inspection and enforcement procedures required by this Code shall be established on the basis of merit by reason of education, experience, technical competence or examination. 4.2 HAZARD ABATEMENT PROCEDURES 4.2.1 SUMMARY ABATEMENT. The Fire Marshal shall have the authority to summarily abate any condition which is in violation of any provision of this code and which presents immediate fire hazard to life or property. 4.2.2 WRITTEN NOTICE. Except as provided in 1-4.2.1 of this Code, whenever the Fire Marshal shall find violations of this Code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Every notice shall set forth a time limit for compliance. Such time limit shall be correlated t o the degree of hazard created by the violation and availability of means of abatement. 4.2.3 EXISTING CONDITION CORRECTION NOTICE. The Fire Marshal shall issue a written notice whenever it is found that a certain provision of this Code shall be applied to existing conditions under the authority of 1-2.1 of this Code. 4.3 SERVING OF NOTICES. Any order or notice issued pursuant to this Code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service, mail, or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such order or notice shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises and the order or notice shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both. 4.4 REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, APPROVALS OR CERTIFICATES The Fire Marshal shall have the authority to revoke, suspend or deny the granting of any permit, approval or certificate required by this Code for noncompliance with the provisions of such a permit, approval, certificate, or failure to meet the provisions of this Code for the issuance of such permit, certificate of approval. 4.5 RECORDS REQUIRED. The Fire Marshal shall keep a record of all fire prevention inspections, including the date of such inspections and a summary of any violations found to exist, the date of the service of notices, and a memorandum of the final disposition of all violations. All records required to be kept by this section shall be maintained until their usefulness has been served, or as otherwise may be required. SECTION 5 BOARD OF APPEALS 5.1 APPOINTMENT. A Board of Appeals shall be appointed consisting of members who, by education and experience, are qualified to pass upon the application of this Code as it affects the interests of the general public. Board members shall not be officers, agents, or employees of this jurisdiction. All members and any alternate members shall be appointed and serve in accordance with the terms and conditions of the authority having jurisdiction. The Board shall establish rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Fire Marshal, with a copy to the appellant. No more than one of said members or their alternates shall be engaged in the same business, profession or line of endeavor. No member of the Board of Appeals shall sit in judgment on any case in which the member, personally, is directly interested. 5.2 PURPOSE. The Board of Appeals shall provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code and rule on appeals from decisions of the Fire Marshal. 5.3 DUTIES. The Board of Appeals shall meet whenever directed by the appointing authority for the purpose of interpreting the provisions of this Code and to consider and rule on any properly filed appeal from a decision of the Fire Marshal, giving at least five days notice of hearing, but in no case shall it fail to meet on an appeal within 30 days of the filing of notice of appeal. All of the meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. 5.4 FIRE MARSHAL ORDER STAYED. Pending final decision of the Board of Appeals, the order of the Fire Marshal shall be stayed unless there is an immediate fire hazard to life or property. SECTION 6 6.1 GENERAL. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this Code or who fails to carry out an order made pursuant to this Code or violates any condition attached to a permit, approval, or certificate, shall be subject to the penalties established by this jurisdiction. SECTION 7 PERMITS 7.1.1 A permit shall be predicated upon compliance with the requirements of this Code and shall constitute written authority issued by the Fire Marshall to maintain, store, use or handle materials or to conduct processes which could produce, unless controlled, conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. Any permit issued under this Code shall not take the place of any other license or permit required by other codes or laws of this jurisdiction. 7.1.2 A permit issued under this Code shall continue until revoked or for the period of time designated therein at the time of the issuance of the permit. The permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or purpose described in the permit. Any change, which affects any of the conditions of the permit, shall require a new or modified permit. 7.1.3 The Fire Marshall may grant an extension of the permit time period upon presentation by the permitee of a satisfactory reason for failure to start or complete the work or activity authorized by the permit within the required time period of the permit. 7.2 PERMIT REQUIRED. In accordance with the detailed requirements of this jurisdiction, a permit shall be obtained to conduct the following operations, or to store, handle or use those hazardous materials, which are considered to present an extra or unusual fire hazard to life or property. Bonfires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires Combustible Dust-Producing Operations Explosive Materials Flammable and Combustible Liquids Flammable Finishing Fireworks Pyroxylin Plastics (Cellulose Nitrate) Welding, Gutting and Other Hot Work 7.2.3 TEMPORARY PERMIT. When a temporary hazardous situation is anticipated for conditions not otherwise regulated by this Code, the Fire Marshal is authorized, based on applicable data, to issue a temporary special permit for the duration of the hazard. 7.2.4 CONSOLIDATED PERMIT. Only one permit shall be required for each location of a firm, which may be required to obtain more than one permit under permit requirements. Such consolidated permit shall list all hazardous materials of operations covered by the permit. Revocation of any portion or portions of such consolidated permit for specific hazardous materials or operations shall not invalidate any remaining portion of the permit. 7.3 PROCESSING AND USE OF PERMITS 7.3.1 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. Applications for permits shall be made to the Fire Marshal on forms provided by the jurisdiction and shall include the applicant's 5 answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such data as may be required by the Fire Marshal and fees as may be required by the jurisdiction. 7.3.2 REVIEW AND ISSUANCE. The Fire Marshal shall review all applications submitted, determine compliance with applicable provisions of the Code and issue permits as required. If an application for a permit is rejected by the Fire Marshal, the applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such rejection. Permits for activities requiring evidence of financial responsibility is furnished. 7.3.3 DISPLAY OF PERMITS. A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily accessible at each place of operation or carried by the permit holder as specified by the Fire Marshal. 7.3.4 AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE EXPOSURE OR STOP WORK. Whenever any installation that is subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the Fire Marshal may require by written notice that such work be exposed for inspection. The Fire Marshal shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and the Fire Marshal shall conduct the inspection within a reasonable period of time. When any construction or installation work is being performed in violation of the plans and specifications as approved by the Fire Marshal, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work, which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected. 7.3.5 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED. Any activity authorized by any permit issued under this Code shall be conducted by the permitee, the permitee’s agents or employees in compliance with all requirements of this Code applicable thereto, and in accordance with the approved plans and specificati ons. No permit issued under this Code shall be interpreted to justify a violation of any provision of this Code or any other applicable law or regulation. Any addition or alteration of activities conducted under a permit issued under this Code, or any addition or alteration of approved plans or specifications, shall be approved in advance by the Fire Marshal, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit. 7.3.6 PERMIT CONTENTS. Permits shall be issued by the Fire Marshal and shall bear the name and signature of the Fire Marshal or that of the Fire Marshal’s designated representative. In addition, the permit shall show: (a) Operation or activities for which the permit is issued. (b) Address or location where the operation or activity is to be conducted. (c) Name and address of the permitee. (d) Permit number and date of issuance. (e) Period of validity of the permit. (f) Inspection requirements SECTION 8 APPROVALS 8.1 GENERAL. The Fire Marshal shall examine the submitted plans for evidence of compliance with this Code. The Fire Marshal may require tests or other investigations to be conducted by an agency satisfactory to the jurisdiction when any appliance, device, equipment or system intended for installation does not specifically meet the requirements of this Code, but meets the intent of t his Code. Such tests or investigations shall be based on test standards or principles. 8.2 Buildings and structures shall not be occupied prior to being approved by the Fire Marshal that applicable provisions of this Code have been met. 8.3 RECORDS. A record of examinations, approvals and exceptions granted shall be maintained in the Office of the Fire Marshal and shall be available to all persons for public inspection during business hours. SECTION 9 CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS. When certificates of fitness are required by this jurisdiction for performance of activities related to fire safety, the Fire Marshal shall be responsible for their issuance. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS. Words defined in this Code are intended for use with sections of this Code. Definitions set forth in any document referenced by this Code shall be the acceptable definition for use of that document only. Words not specifically defined in this Code or other referenced documents shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings or such as the context may imply. ALTERNATIVE. A system, condition, arrangement, material, or equipment submitted to the Fire Marshal as a substitute for a Code requirement. APPROVED. Acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction" AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. Any system, which is designed and installed to detect a fire and subsequently to discharge an extinguishing agent without the necessity of human intervention. BARREL. Forty-two U.S. gallons (158L) BASEMENT. A story with more than 50 percent of its cubic volume below grade. BOARD OF APPEALS. A Group of persons appointed by the governing body of the jurisdiction adopting this Code for the purpose of hearing and adjudicating differences of opinion between the Fire Marshall and the citizenry in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of this Code. CERTIFICATE. A written document issued by authority of the Fire Marshal to any person for the purpose of granting permission to such person to conduct or engage in any operation or act for which certification is required. COMBUSTIBLE FIBER. Any material in a fibrous or shredded form, which will readily ignite when heat sources are present. COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE. All combustible or loose rubbish, litter, or waste materials generated by an occupancy which are refused, rejected, or considered worthless and are disposed of by incineration on the premises where generated or periodically transported from the premises. COMBUSTIBLE WASTE. Combustible or loose waste materials, which are generated by an establishment, or process, and, being salvageable, are retained for scrap for reprocessing on the premises where generated or transported to a plant for processing. These include, but are not limited to, all combustible fibers, hay, straw, hair, feathers, down, wood shavings, turnings, all types of paper products, soiled cloth trimmings and cuttings, rubber trimmings and buffings, metal fines, and any mixture of the above items, or any other salvageable combustible waste materials. DWELLINGS. A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. EXISTING CONDITION. Any situation, circumstance, or process, which was ongoing or in effect prior to the adoption of this Code. EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Explosives, blasting agents, water gels (slurries) and detonators. (See NFPA 495, Code for Explosive Materials, Annex A, for classification of explosives) FIRE DOOR. A tested, listed, or approved door and door assembly constructed and installed for the purpose of preventing the spread of fire through openings in walls, partitions, or other horizontal or vertical construction. (See NFPA '80, Standard for Fire Doors and Windows, Annex A, for classification and types of fire doors) FIRE HAZARD. Any situation, process, material or condition which, on the basis of applicable data, may cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of the fire or explosion and which poses a threat to life or property. FIRE HYDRANT. A valved connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and which is used to supply hose and fire department pumpers with water. FIRE MARSHAL. The individual designated as the administrative head of the agency, bureau or division responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Code. The Fire Department Chief Administrative Officer shall assume these responsibilities in those jurisdiction s where a separate agency, bureau or division is not established. Other titles used to designate this individual are: Fire Prevention Official, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, or Fire Prevention Chief. For purposes of enforcement of this Code, this term shall also apply to any person designated as a representative of the Fire Marshal. FIRE OFFICIAL. Any authorized person serving as a designated employee, representative, or agent of the Fire Department. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. Any fire alarm device or system, or fire extinguishing device or system, or their combination, which is designed and installed for detecting, controlling, or extinguishing a fire, or otherwise alerting occupants or the fire department, or both, that a fire has occurred. FIRE RETARDANTS. Liquids, solids or gases, which tend to inhibit combustion when applied on, mixed in, or combined with combustible materials. FIREWORKS DISPLAY. The use of fireworks in a manner to provide audio and visual entertainment to a group of people. FLAME SPREAD RATING. The comparative performance of fire travel over the surface of a material when tested in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 255. Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Grouping of ratings is listed in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code GALLON. One US Standard Gallon (3.785L). GRADE. The reference plane representing the average elevation of finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls. GROUND KETTLE. A container, which may or may not be mounted on wheels and is used for heating tar, asphalt or similar substances. JURISDICTION. Any governmental unit or political division or subdivision, including, but not limited to, township, city, village, county, borough, state, commonwealth, province, freehold, district, or territory, over which the governmental unit exercises power and authority. LABELED. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction" and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains Periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or material s and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. LISTED. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction" and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials and whose listing states either that the equipment meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner. LOOSE HOUSE. A separate detached building in which unbaled combustible fibers are stored. MARINE VESSEL. Every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used as a means of transportation in or on the water. NOTICE. A written statement, which gives an order, information or warning. PATCH KETTLE. Any pot or container with a capacity of less than six gallons (22.71L) used for preheating tar, asphalt, pitch, or similar substances for the repair of roofs, streets, floors, pipes, or similar objects. PERMIT. An official document issued by the authority having jurisdiction for the purpose of authorizing performance of a specified activity. PRIVATE BUILDING. A building, or that portion of a building, which is normally not frequented by, nor open to, the public. PRIVATE DWELLING. The same as dwelling. PROCESS. The manufacturing, handling, blending, conversion, purification, recovery, separation, synthesis or, use, or any combination, of any commodity or material regulated by this Code. ROOFING KETTLE. Any container in excess of 15 gallons (56.78L) capacity used for preheating tar, asphalt, pitch or similar substances for waterproofing. SHALL. Indicates a mandatory requirement. SHOULD. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. SMOKING. Lighting, igniting, holding or possessing any lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe, or carrying throwing, or depositing any lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette or pipe. SMOKING AREA. A designated area where smoking is permitted within premises where smoking is generally prohibited. STANDARD. A document containing only mandatory provisions using the word "shall" to indicate requirements. Explanatory material may be included only in the form of "fine print" notes, in footnotes, or in an appendix. STANDPIPE. A pipe and attendant hose valves and hose (if provided) used for conveying water to various parts of a building for fire fighting purposes. STORY. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above. STREET. Any public thoroughfare (street, avenue, boulevard) 30 ft. (9.14m) or more in width that has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use and is accessible for use by the fire department in fighting fires. Enclosed spaces and tunnels, even though used for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, are not considered as streets for the purposes of this Code. SUMMARILY ABATE. To immediately judge a condition to be a fire hazard to life or property and to order immediate correction of such condition. SUPERVISED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. Any automatic fire extinguishing system which is constantly monitored so as to determine operating conditions at all times. SYSTEM. Several items of equipment assembled, grouped or otherwise interconnected for the accomplishment of a purpose or function. WATER CAPACITY. The volumetric measure of the amount of water a container can hold. WRITTEN NOTICE. A notification in writing delivered in person to the individual or parties intended, or delivered at, or sent by certified or registered mail to the last residential or business addre ss of legal record. ARTICLE III GENERAL FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS 3-1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS. 3-1.1 ORDINARY CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS. 3-1.1.1 SPREAD OF FIRE. No person shall knowingly permit any fire to spread so as to endanger life or property or use or operate any device which may be a source of ignition unless proper removal of flammable or combustible material surrounding the operation is accomplished or such other reasonable precautions are taken to ensure against the starting and spreading of unwanted fires. 3-1.1.2 NOTIFYING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Whenever an unwanted fire occurs in any building or on any premises of any kind, the owner, manager, occupant, or any person in control of such building or premises, upon discovery of an unwanted fire, or evidence of there having been an unwanted fire, even though it has apparently been extinguished, immediately shall cause notice of the existence of such fire, circumstances of same, and the location thereof to be given to the Fire Department. This requirement shall not be construed to forbid the owner, manager, or other person in control of the aforementioned building or premises from using all diligence necessary to extinguish such fire prior to the arrival of the Fire Department. No person shall make, issue, post, or maintain any regulation or order, written or verbal that would require any person to take any unnecessary delaying action prior to reporting a fire to the Fire Department. EXCEPTION. This section shall not apply to firms, which have established on-premises fire fighting organizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the Fire Marshall. 3-1.1.3 REPORTING HAZARDOUS CONDITION. Any person, upon discovering evidence of spontaneous heating or other abnormal heating of any merchandise, commodity, cargo, shipment, or other material of any kind in any building, marine vessel, appliance, apparatus, tank or open stack or pile, or any person upon discovering or being apprised of any uncontrolled hazardous gas leak or hazardous material or combustible or flammable liquid spill, shall immediately notify the Fire Department. 3-1.1.4 MAINTAINING A FIRE HAZARD. No person shall knowingly maintain a fire hazard. 3-1.1.5 CARELESSNESS WITH FIRE. No person shall deliberately, or through carelessness or negligence, set fire to or cause the burning of any material, in such manner as to endanger the safety of any person or property. 3-1.1.6 POSTING OF FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS. Hotels, motels, and similar occupancies designed for, intended for, or used by transients shall have an approved copy of fire safety regulations for transients conspicuously posted in the lobby and each occupancy unit and at such other locations as may be required by the Fire Marshal. 3-1.1.7 NOTIFICATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OF INOPERATIVE FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Persons owning, controlling, or otherwise having charge of any fixed fire extinguishing or fire warning system or standpipe system shall notify the Fire Department at any time such system or systems are inoperable or taken out of service. The Fire Department shall also be notified when service is restored. Exception: This section shall not apply to firms, which have established on premises fire fighting organizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the Fire Marshal. 3-1.1.8 DISPOSAL OF HOT AND GLOWING MATERIALS. Hot ashes, cinders, or smoldering coals shall be placed in non-combustible receptacles. Such receptacles, unless resting on a noncombustible floor or on the ground outside the building, shall be placed on noncombustible stands, and in every case shall be kept a distance of at least 2 feet (O.61m) laterally away from any combustible material, struct ure, or any exterior window opening. 3-1.1.9 BARRICADING VACANT BUILDINGS. Every person owning or having charge or control of any vacant building shall remove all combustible waste and refuse therefrom and lock, barricade, or otherwise secure all windows, doors, and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons. Exception: This section is not intended to apply to vacation or resort facilities or buildings used on a seasonal basis or the temporary vacancy of a building for tenant change or remodeling purposes. 3-1.1.10 REQUIRED ACCESS FOR FIRE APPARATUS. All premises which the Fire Department may be called upon to protect in case of fire and which are not readily accessible from the public roads shall be provided with suitable gates, access roads, and fire lanes so that all buildings on the premises are accessible to fire apparatus. Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings which are set back more than 150 ft. (45.75m) from a public road or exceed 30 ft (9.14m) in height and are set back over 50 ft (15.25m) from a public road. Fire lanes shall be at least 20 ft. (6.lm) in width with the road edge closest to the building at least 10 ft. (3.OSm) from the building. Any dead-end road more than 300 ft. (91.5m) long shall be provided with a turn-around at the closed end at least 90 ft. (27.45m) in diameter. The designation, use, and maintenance of fire lanes on private property shall be accomplished as specified by the Fire Marshal. It is unlawful for any person to park motor vehicles on, or otherwise obstruct, any fire lane. Exception: When any combination of private fire protection facilities, including, but not limited to, fire resistive roofs, fire separation walls, space separation and automatic fire extinguishing systems, are provided and approved by the Fire Marshal as an acceptable alternate, 301.1.1.10 shall not apply. 3-1.1.11 SMOKING. Where conditions exist which make smoking a fire hazard on any premises, "No Smoking" signs shall be posted as directed by the Fire Marshal. "No Smoking" signs shall be of a color, size, lettering, and location as approved by the Fire Marshal. No person shall remove such "No Smoking" signs or light, or ignite, or otherwise set fire to or smoke any cigar, cigarette, pipe, tobacco, or other form of smoldering substance, nor hold, possess, throw, or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where occasion or action constitute a fire or life hazard. Nothing in the foregoing provision shall be construed as prohibiting smoking in areas, offices, or other rooms, which have been designated by the Fire Marshal as safe smoking areas and have been approved for such purpose. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to organizations having an established on-premises fire prevention program setting forth regulations requiring periodic fire prevention inspection and enforcing in- plant fire prevention rules. Such programs shall be coordinated with and approved by the Fire Marshal. 3-1.1.12 HAZARDOUS GAS IN BALLOONS. No person shall use any flammable, oxidizing, toxic, corrosive, or reactive gas to inflate balloons. Air and inert gases, such as nitrogen and helium are not prohibited for this purpose. Exception: This section shall not prohibit filling of laboratory balloons with samples of test gases. 3-1.1.13 FIRE DOORS. Fire doors shall be kept closed at all times. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to doors held open with automatic releasing hold-open devices installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 80, Standard on Fire Doors and Windows, and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. 3-1.1.14 INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. No person shall render any portable or fixed fire extinguishing system 6r device or any fire warning system inoperative or inaccessible except as may be necessary during emergencies, maintenance, drills or prescribed testing. 3-1.2 PRECAUTIONS INSIDE BUILDINGS 3-1.2.1 SWEEPING COMPOUNDS. Only approved water solutions or detergents, floor sweeping compounds and grease absorbents shall be used for cleaning floors. The use of sawdust or similar combustible materials to soak up combustible or flammable liquids spilled or dropped from machinery or processes on any floor is prohibited. 3-1.2.2 LIGHTING AND HEAT PRODUCING EQUIPMENT. Proper clearances shall be maintained between heating and lighting equipment and ordinary combustibles in accordance with NFPA Codes and Standards. Lighting and heating processes and Equipment utilizing flammable or combustible liquids shall be designed in accordance with NFPA Codes and standards listed in Annex A. 3-1.2.3 PORTABLE HEATERS. Portable heaters shall be designed and located so that they cannot be easily overturned. The Fire Marshal may prohibit use of portable heaters in occupancies or situations in which such use or operation would present an undue danger to life or property. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to portable heaters used in accordance with applicable provisions of NFPA Codes and standards listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-1.3 PRECAUTIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS. 3-1.3.1 OPERATIONS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. Internal combustion engines, either stationary, portable, or mobile, operating within grain, hay, grass, or brush covered areas, shall be equipped with an effective means for arresting the issuance of burning carbon and sparks. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to engines meeting applicable provisions of NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code, and engines used to power lawn care equipment. 3-2 FUMIGATION. The Fire Department shall be notified of fumigation operations. 3-3 COMBUSTIBLE WASTE AND REFUSE 3-3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. No person owning or having control of any property shall allow any combustible waste material to accumulate in any area or in any manner so as to create a fire hazard to life or property. 3-3.2 DISPOSAL OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTE. Combustible waste or refuse shall be properly stored or disposed of to prevent unsafe conditions. 3-3.3 WASTE DISPOSAL SITES. 3-3.3.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHING CAPABILITIES. Fire extinguishing capabilities approved by the Fire Marshal shall be provided as waste disposal sites including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, water supply and hose, and earth moving equipment, 3-3.3.2 DUMPING OF BURNING LOAD PROHIBITED. Burning debris shall not be dumped at a waste disposal site except at a remote location on site where fire extinguishment can be accomplishe d before compacting, covering or other disposal activity is carried out. 3-3.4 TRANSPORTATION OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTE AND REFUSE. Vehicles or conveyances used to transport combustible waste or refuse over public thoroughfares shall have all cargo space covered and maintained sufficiently tight to ensure against ignition from external fire sources and scattering burning and combustible debris which may come in contact with ignition sources. Transporting burning waste or refuse is prohibited. 3-3.5 WASTE HANDLING PLANTS. All structures housing operations which are involved primarily in the handling, storage, or baling of combustible waste materials shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A. 3-4 FACTORS AFFECTING EGRESS. 3-4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3-4.1.1 MEANS OF EGRESS. Means of egress shall be provided and maintained in accordance with NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-4.1.2 STORAGE ON ROOFS AND BALCONIES. No person shall place or maintain upon any roof or balcony used for egress purposes any materials or objects which may interfere with egress or Fire Department operations. 3-4.1.3 ATTACHMENTS TO FIRE ESCAPES AND FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. No person shall attach or fasten any rope, wire, cable, or similar device, except approved standard equipment, to any part of any fire escape, standpipe auxiliary fire fighting equipment, appliance, or other apparatus. 3-4.1.4 RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT OVERCROWDING. The manager or person in charge of the premises shall be responsible for preventing overcrowding as specified by the jurisdiction. 3-4.1.5 OBSTRUCTION OF AISLES AND PASSAGEWAYS. No person shall block, to or from any entrance or exit required by law which will prevent, delay, hinder, or interfere with the free use of such passageway by any person. Special security or impede, or obstruct any aisle, passageway, hallway, lobby, foyer, or stairway leading security devices which affect the exiting shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. 3-4.1.6 FAILURE TO VACATE. No person shall fail to leave any premises, which are overcrowded when told to do so by the management of the premises or any authorized enforcement officer. 3-4.2 TREATMENT OF INTERIOR FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS. 3-4.2.1 FIRE RETARDANTS. The provisions of 3-4.2.2 and 3-4.2.3 of this Code shall be applicable to all chemical formulations, paints, coatings, or other finishes which are sold, offered for sale, or advertised, and which purport to reduce the surface flame-spread rating or to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings and structures. 3-4.2.2 APPROVAL AND TESTS. No person shall sell, or offer for sale, any chemical formulation, paint, coating, or other finish which purports to reduce flame-spread rating or to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishing or structures that has not been granted an approval as required by Section 1-8 of this Code. 3-4.2.3 APPLICATORS OF FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS. Every applicator of fire retardant coatings shall certify to the Fire Marshal that applications of such coatings comply with the manufacture r' 5 specifications. 3-4.3 COMBUSTIBLE DECORATIONS 3-4.3.1 GENERAL USE OF COMBUSTIBLE DECORATIONS. No person shall install, maintain, or use vegetation, bunting, cotton batting, plastic cloth, textile, excelsior, paper or other combustible material for the purpose of decoration in any building, premises, vehicle or marine vessel to which the public is admitted or invited unless such decorative materials have been made flame resista nt with an approval flame retardant material or process in accordance with applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to materials used in a display or other material, which is limited in quantity and approved by the Fire Marshal for such use. 3-4.3.2 FIRE TESTS. Tests for determining flammability of combustible decorations shall be conducted in accordance with applicable tests for the type of combustible decoration involved. 3-4.4 INTERIOR FINISHES. 3-4.4.1 Textiles, paper or other combustible materials adhered to walls and ceilings (not free hanging) must comply with the interior finish requirements of NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A. 3-5 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIRED. 3-5.1 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The provision, installation, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers shall be as required by the Fire Marshal and the applicable provisions of the NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A. 3-5.2 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM REQUIRED. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be required as set forth in the applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code or as may otherwise be required by this jurisdiction. In industrial or manufacturing facilities where safety to life or property can be achieved by approved alternate methods shall be deemed as meeting the intent of this section. Exception: This section shall not apply to building housing occupancies or processes in which the addition of an automatic fire extinguishing system would increase rather than decrease the hazard to life or property of others. 3-5.3 STANDPIPES REQUIRED. All buildings more than three stories in height or over 50 ft (15.25m) in height above grade and containing intermediate stories or balconies shall be equipped with a standpipe system in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. Location of the hose valves on each floor is subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. In buildings completely protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the required standpipe system can be installed as part of the combined system in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to industrial process structures where life or property is not imperiled by fire or explosion. 3-5.4 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT. All systems, equipment, tanks, piping, devices, appliances, controls, or storage facilities over which this Code contains regulator provisions, or which are required by any other law, shall be maintained in operative condition at all times to provide the service for which installed. Exception: This paragraph shall not apply to devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment originally installed and maintained according to Code requirements existing at the time of instal lation and specially designed devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment which have undergone the alternative or approved process set forth in the Code in 1-3.3 and Section 1-8 respectively. 3-5.5 WATER SUPPLY AND FIRE HYDRANTS. The Fire Marshal may require that all premises where buildings or portions of buildings, other than one and two family dwellings, are constructed and located in such a manner that access to public fire hydrants is minimal or of distance such that the Fire Marshal can demonstrate that fire fighting operations would be impaired, be provided with the provisions of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenance. 3-6 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. 3-6.1 SCOPE 3-6.1.1 APPLICABILITY. This section shall apply to all flammable and combustible liquids as defined and classified in NFPA 321, Standard on Basic Classification of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 3-6.1.2 PERMIT. Permits, as listed in Section 1-7 of this Code shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal. 3-6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 3-6.2.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CLASSIFICATION. Areas which require hazardous location electrical classification shall meet the requirements of applicable NFPA standards and c odes listed in Annex A of this Code. Recognized industry standards may be used as acceptable criteria for hazardous location electrical classification when there is no specific NFPA code or standard. 3-6.2.2 OPEN CONTAINERS PROHIBITED. The transporting of flammable liquids in open containers is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by an applicable NFPA code or standard as listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-6.2.3 EMPTY CONTAINERS. Empty containers which previously contained Class I flammable liquids shall be kept tightly covered or properly vented when not in use or until rendered vapor free. 3-6.2.4 UNDERGROUND LEAKAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. When the potential of fire or explosion due to the underground leakage of flammable or combustible liquids exists, the Fire Marshal shall require proper action (NFPA 329, Recommended Practice for Handling Underground Leakage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids, provides guidance) to assure life safety and protection of property. 3-6.3 ROOFING KETTLES. 3-6.3.1 APPLICABILITY. This section shall apply to portable equipment, either with or without wheels, used for heating tar, pitch, asphalt, or other similar substances for application on roofs, streets, floors, pipes or other objects. 3-6.3.2 CONSTRUCTION. The materials and methods of construction of roofing kettles shall be acceptable to the Fire Marshal. The following are minimum requirements: (a) This section shall apply to all roofing kettles or tar pots in excess of one gal. (3.785-b) capacity. (b) No roofing kettle shall have a capacity in excess of five barrels. (c) Roofing kettles of two-barrel capacity or less shall be constructed of steel sheet having a thickness of not less than 0.105 in (No. 12 Manufacturers' Standard Gage). All supports, corners, and the top and bottom of the firebox shall be bound with angle iron or other reinforcements approved by the Fire Marshal. All doors shall be hinged, closely fitted, and adequately latched. Fireboxes shall be of sufficient height from the ground or provided with a system of shields or insulation to prevent heat damage to the street surface. (d) A lid which can be gravity operated shall be provided on all roofing kettles. The tops and covers of all kettles shall be constructed of steel sheet having a thickness of not less than O.O75in. (No. 14 Manufacturers' Standard Gage), close fitting and attached to the kettle with hinges in a manner so as to allow for gravity closing of the lid. (e) The chassis shall be substantially constructed and capable of carrying the load imposed upon it whether standing still or being transported. (f) Fuel containers, burners, and related appurtenances of roofing kettles in which liquefied petroleum gas is used for heating shall comply with all the requirements of NFPA 58, Standard for the Storage and handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (See Annex A). (g) Fuel containers which operate under air pressure shall not exceed 20 gal. (75.7 1) in capacity and shall be subject to approval of the Fire Marshal. (h) All fuel containers shall be maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code or at least ten ft. (3.05m) from the burner flame or at least two ft. (0.61m) therefrom when properly insulated from heat or flame. 3-6.3.3 ROOFING KETTLES IN TRANSIT. 3-6.3.3.1 OPEN FLAME. Open flame in a roofing kettle while in transit is prohibited. 3-6.3.3.2 LATCHING DEVICES. Kettle doors or lids shall be closed and secured while in transit. 3-6.3.4 ROOFING KETTLES ON TRUCKS. Kettles not equipped with wheels shall not be fired or used when mounted on a truck, except if the truck body is of all metal construction and the kettle is securely attached to the bed of the truck. Firing of small patch kettles while located in the bed of a truck i s prohibited. Tank trucks and trailers used for transportation of asphalt or similar substances shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the NFPA #385 Standard for tank vehicles for flammable and combustible liquids (See Annex A). 3-6.3.5 LOCATING KETTLES ON ROOFS. Fired roofing kettles, operated on roofs of buildings, shall be in accordance with the applicable NFPA Codes and standards in Annex A. 3-6.3.6 PIPING FROM GROUND TO ROOFS. All piping installed for conveying hot liquids under pressure from the ground to the roof of a building shall be installed in a workmanlike manner and shall not be lighter than standard weight pipe. 3-6.3.7 FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIRED. There shall be at least one 20:BC portable fire extinguisher within 30 ft. (9.14 m) horizontal travel distance of every roofing kettle at all times while the same is in operation. 3-6.3.8 CERTAIN FUELS PROHIBITED. No person shall use solid fuel or Class I flammable liquids as a fuel for a roofing kettle. 3-6.3.9 STREET PROTECTION. All improved streets shall be protected from burning by use of sand or other noncombustible materials under roofing kettles. Streets shall be cleaned of all excess tar and other debris upon completion of work. 3-7 COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED GASES. Compressed and liquefied gases shall be stored, handled, transported and used in accordance with applicable provisions of NFPA codes and standards. Storage and handling of compressed and liquefied gases not covered by NFPA codes and standards shall comply with applicable provisions of: Standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 173 through 190 (transportation); Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (container fabrication); or the container fabrication specifications of the American Petroleum Institute . 3-8 SOLID COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. 3-8.1 GENERAL. This section shall establish the requirements for those operations and occupancies which present an undue hazard to life or the property of others and which are presently not covered in other NFPA standards and codes as listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-8.2 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. This section shall not apply to operations or occupancies otherwise regulated by other applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-8.2.1 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. 3-8.2.1.1 LOOSE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS. 3-8.2.1.1.1 Loose combustible fibers (not in suitable bales or packages), whether housed or in the open, shall not be stored within 100 ft. (30.5m) of any building except as hereinafter specified. 3-8.2.1.1.2 Quantities of loose combustible fibers up to 100 cu ft. (2.832 cu m) shall not be kept in any building unless stored in a metal or metal-lined bin equipped with a self-closing cover. Exception: This section shall not apply to buildings completely protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system; however, this exception does not obviate the need for good housekeeping. 3-8.2.1.1. Quantities exceeding 100 Cu ft (2.832 Cu m) of loose Combustible fibers, but not exceeding 500 Cu ft (14.16 cu m), may be stored in rooms or compartments in which the floors, walls, and ceilings have a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour. Each opening into such rooms or Compartments from other parts of the building shall be equipped with an approved self-closing fire door. Exception: This section shall not apply to buildings completely protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system; however, this exception does not obviate the need for good housekeeping. 3-8.2.1.1.4 VAULT CONSTRUCTION. Quantities exceeding 500 cu ft (14.16 cu m) of loose combustible fibers may be stored in approved vaults, constructed as follows: (a) Storage vaults shall be located outside of buildings or, if located inside, shall be provided with approved safety vents to the outside. (b) Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of approved non-combustible material having a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour. Roofs of outside vaults shall be on noncombustible material, but may be so constructed as to readily give way in case of an internal explosion. (c) Openings, if any, between vault and main building shall be protected on each side of the wall by an approved fire door. Wall openings in outside vaults exposing other buildings (not sufficiently detached to be considered cutoff) shall be protected by approved fire doors. (d) Vaults located within buildings and exceeding 1,000 cu ft (28.32 cu m) storage capacity shall be protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system. Exception: This section shall not apply to buildings completely protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system; however, this exception does not obviate the need for good housekeeping. 3-8.2.1.1.5 Not more than 2,500 cu ft (70.8 cy m) of loose fibers may be stored in a detached "loose house" suitably located, with openings properly protected against entrance of sparks. The "loose house" shall be used for no other purpose. 3-8.2.1.2 BALED STORAGE. 3-8.2.1.2. No single block or pile shall contain more than 25,000 cu ft (708 cu m) of combustible fibers exclusive of aisles or clearances. Blocks or piles of baled fiber shall be separated from adjacent storage by aisles not less than five ft. (1.53m) wide; or by flash fire barriers consisting of continuous sheets of noncombustible material extending from the floor to a height of at least two ft. (0.61m) beyond the top of the piles. 3-8.2.1.2.2 Sisal and other fibers in bales bound with combustible tie ropes or jute and other fibers which are liable to swell when wet shall be stored in a manner so as to allow for expansion in any direction without endangering building, walls, ceilings, or columns. Not less than three ft. (0.914m) clearance shall be left between walls and sides of piles, except that in storage compartments not more than 30 ft. (9.14m) in width, one ft. (0.305m) clearance at sidewalls will be sufficient, provided a center aisle not less than five ft. (1.53m) wide is maintained. 3-8.2.1.2.3 Clearance between top of storage and between sprinkler deflector shall be in accordance with the applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A. 3-8.2.1.2.4 BAILED HAY ON FARMS. Unlimited quantities of hay, straw, and other agricultural products may be stored in or near farm buildings located outside of closely built areas. 3-8.2.1.3 MIXED STORAGE. Combustible fibers shall not be stored in rooms or buildings with hazardous gases, flammable liquids, dangerous chemicals, or other similar materials. 3-8.2.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION 3-8.2.2.1Trucks or automobiles, other than approved industrial trucks as listed in NFPA 505, Powered Industrial Trucks, and mechanical handling equipment, shall not enter any fiber storage room or building, may be used at loading platforms. 3-8.2.2.2 Electrical wiring and equipment in any combustible fibers storage room or building shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for Class III hazardous locations. The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for designating the areas requiring hazardous location electrical classifications and shall classify the area in accordance with the classification system set forth in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 3-8.2.2.3 No smoking or open flame shall be permitted in any area where combustible fibers are handled or stored, nor within 50 ft. (15.25 m) of any uncovered pile of such fibers. “No Smoking" signs shall be posted. 3-8.2.3 PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed as required for extra hazard occupancy protection as applicable in NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers. 3-8.3 DUSTS. 3-8.3.1 This section shall be applicable only to those operations or occupancies involving combustible dusts which are not otherwise regulated by an applicable NFPA code or standard as listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-8.3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 3-8.3.2.1 The accumulation of dust in quantities sufficient to create a fire or explosion hazard on electric motors, walls, ledges, or other interior surfaces, or on the roof of any building on which dust may settle, is prohibited. Metallic dust shall be stored in tightly covered metal containers in a cool, dry place. 3-8.3.2.2 Every plant, factory, workshop, or other premises in which dust is produced as a product or as a result of operations in the production of other products, in such quantities as to create a possible fire or explosion hazard, shall be equipped and maintained with an approved pneumatic or mechanical dust collection system designed, maintained, and operated in accordance with applic able NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code. Exception: This section shall not apply to storage bins equipped with explosion vents of sufficient area to relieve any explosion to the outside atmosphere. 3-8.3.2.3 All dust-producing or dust-agitating machinery, such as grinding mills and separators, and all elevators, elevator legs, spouts, hoppers, and other conveyors shall be provided with Casings or enclosures maintained as nearly dust-tight as possible. 3-8.3.2.4 Approved magnetic or pneumatic separators shall be installed ahead of all shellers, crackers, crushers, grinding machines, pulverizers, and similar machines in which the entrance of foreign materials may cause sparks to be generated. 3-8.3.2.5 All machinery and metal parts of the crushing, drying, pulverizing, and conveying systems shall be electrically grounded. 3-8.3.2.6EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION. Dust explosion hazards shall be minimized by use of appropriate control measures as set forth in the applicable NFPA codes and standards as listed in Annex A of this Code. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems and NFPA 68, Guide for Explosion Venting, may be used to meet the requirements of this paragraph with due regard to the precautionary measures contained in these publications. 3-8.3.3 SOURCES OF IGNITION. 3-8.3.3.1SMOKING AND OPEN FLAMES. Smoking and the carrying of matches, the use of heating or other devices employing an open flame, or the use of any spark-producing equipment is prohibited in areas containing dust-producing or dust-agitating operations, unless necessary in the conduct of such operations or otherwise permitted by an applicable NFPA code or standard. 3-8.3.3.2 ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING. Artificial lighting in areas containing dust-producing or dust-agitating operations shall be by electricity. All electrical wiring and equipment in such areas shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for Class II hazardous locations. The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for designating the areas requiring hazardous location electrical classification and shall classify the area in acc ordance with the classification system set forth in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 3-8.3.4 PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed as required for extra hazard occupancy protection. 3-9 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 3-9.1 GENERAL. This section shall apply to hazardous materials not covered by applicable NFPA codes and standards listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-9.2 MATCHES 3-9.2.1 TYPE PERMITTED. Matches permitted under this code shall be capable of withstanding a temperature of 2000F (93.30C) for eight consecutive hours without ignition in a standard laboratory test. 3-9.2.2 PACKAGING AND LABELING. Matches shall be labeled and packed in conformance with the US Department of Transportation specifications. 3-9.2.3 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. 3-9.2.3.1 VERTICAL OPENINGS. Matches in excess of 50 lb. (22.68kg), including the containers, shall not be stored within ten ft. (3.05m) of any open elevator shaft, elevator shaft opening, open stairway, or other vertical opening. 3-9.2.3.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION. Matches shall not be stored within ten ft. (3.05m) of any boiler, furnace, stove, open flame, or similar source of ignition. 3-9.2.3.3 STORAGE AT WHOLESALE OUTLETS. For storage at wholesale establishments and other locations where containers of matches are stored in piles exceeding 100 cu ft. (2.832 cu m), such containers shall be arranged so as not to exceed ten ft. (3.05m) in height nor 1,500 cu ft. (42.48 cu m) in volume with aisles at least eight ft. (2.44m) wide. 3-9.2.3.4 MATCH STORAGE WITH OTHER COMMODITIES. When case lots of matches are stored in the same room with other materials or commodities, they shall be separated therefrom by a clear space of not less than eight ft. (2.44m). 3-9.3 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Hazardous materials which, when mixed, react violently or evolve toxic vapors or gases or which, in combination, become hazardous by reason of toxicity, oxidizing power, flammability or other properties shall be separated from each other in storage by distance, partitions or other approved manner so as to preclude accidental contact between them. 3-9.4 WARNING SIGNS. The Fire Marshal may require warning signs whenever hazardous materials are stored or processed or handled. Such warning signs shall be conspicuously lettered in accordance with NFPA 704, Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials. Exception: This section shall not apply to hazardous materials when in transport which are placarded in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, or applicable provisions of other NFPA codes and standards listed in Annex A of this Code. 3-9.5 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The Fire Marshal may establish motor vehicl