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Ord 239 Adopt MN Uniform Fire Code 1982 Ed.iq CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 239'. 1 (Codified as Ordinance- ­No- 100'6 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE BY REFERENCE SECTION 1. FIRE PREVENTION CODE 1.1 Uniform Fire Code Adopted The Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building officials, as amended by Chapter 7510.4100 of the Minnesota Rules, its appendices and Standards (hereinafter referred to as the MUFC) and the National Fire Codes of the National Fire Protection Association (hereinafter referred to as the NFC), are hereby adopted by reference and are, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 299F, the Fire Prevention Code of the City. A copy of the MUFC shall be marked "official copy" and kept available for public use in the office of the City Clerk. A copy of the NFC shall be marked "official copy" and kept available for public use in the office of the Fire Marshal. Every provision contained in said MUFC and NFC, except as deleted, modified or amended by this ordinance, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. 1.2 Definitions 1.2(1) Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the MUFC, it shall mean the city of Mendota Heights. 1.2(2) Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in the MUFC, it shall mean the attorney for the city of Mendota Heights. 1.2(3) Wherever the term "Chief" is used in the MUFC, it shall mean the Chief of the Mendota Heights Fire Department or his authorized representative. 1.2(4) Wherever the term "Enforcing officer" is used in this Ordinance, it shall mean the Mendota Heights Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal or his authorized representative. 1.2(5) Wherever the term "Refuse" is used in this ordinance, it shall mean any combustible waste material, trade waste, or garbage containing carbon in a free or combined state. 1.2(6) Wherever the term "Open burning" is used in this ,Ordinance, it shall mean burning any matter whereby the resultant combustion products are emitted directly to the open atmosphere without passing through an adequate stack, duct, or chimney. -I- 1.2(7) Wherever the term "Garbage" is used in this ordinance, it shall mean animal and vegetable matter such as that originating in homes, restaurants and food service and processing establishments. 1.2(8) Wherever the term "Trade waste" is used in this ordinance, it shall be deemed to mean solid, liquid, or gaseous material resulting from any business, trade or industrial activity, construction activity or any demolition operation including but not limited to plastics, cardboard cartons, grease, oil, chemicals, and cinders. SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATION AND The Enforcing Officer(s) shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code to ensure compliance therewith. SECTION 3. OPEN BURNING 3.1 Open burning in the City of Mendota Heights is governed by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency rules. 3.2 No person, firm or corporation shall dispose of refuse by open burning or cause, suffer, allow, or permit open burning of refuse upon or from any residential property situated within the City or upon or from any property in the City situated in an area designated as residential district under the City Zoning Ordinance. 3.3 Exceptions from this Section may be allowed for cause shown upon application and approval of the City Council provided that such burning is not prohibited by or is conducted in compliance with any other applicable ordinances, laws or regulations. Exemption from the provisions of this ordinance shall not excuse a person, firm or corporation from the consequences, damages or injuries which may result therefrom. 3.3(1) The following are exceptions for which application may be made: 3.3(1)a. Fires purposely set for the instruction and training of the City Fire Department. 3.3(1)b. Fires set for the elimination of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other practical means. SECTION 4. RECREATIONAL FIRES A recreational fire shall not exceed three foot by three foot (31by 31) in size. A permit, obtainable from the Enforcing Officer, shall be required for all recreational fires. SECTION 5. FIRES OR BARBECUES ON BALCONIES OR PATIOS 5.1 In any structure containing two or more vertically stacked residential units no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause W= any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, or on any ground floor patio immediately adjacent to or within fifteen (15) feet of any unit. 5.2 No person shall store any fuel, barbecue, torch, or other similar heating or lighting chemicals or devices in either of the places cited in Section 5.1. SECTION 6. ESTABLISHING FIRE LANES 6.1 The Enforcing officer is hereby authorized to order establishment of fire lanes on public or private property as may be necessary in order that the travel of fire equipment may not be interfered with, and that access to fire hydrants or buildings may not be obstructed. 6.2 When a fire lane has been ordered to be established pursuant to Subdivision 5.1 of this Section, it shall be marked by a sign bearing the words "No Parking-Fire Lane" on both sides of the sign. When the fire lane is on public property or a public right-of-way, the sign or signs shall be erected by the City, and when on private property, they shall be erected by the owner at his own expense. 6.3 Fire lane signs shall be twelve inches by eighteen inches (1211 by 1811) and shall be white with red lettering and be clearly visible from a distance of one hundred (100) feet: When there is curbing adjacent to the fire lane, the curbing is to be painted yellow. Signs shall be mounted at a height of five (5) feet but no more than six (6) feet to the top of the sign. SECTION 7. "AS BUILT" PLANS REQUIRED The Mendota Heights Fire Department requires that a fire protection "AS BUILT" plan of the building be submitted to the Enforcing officer. The "AS BUILT" must be an 8 1/211 by 1111 reproducible, legible, mylar plan and shall identify: a. Fire Department Connection b. Post Indicator Valve C. Sprinkler Riser and Valves Location d. Access Doors e. Roof Vents, Hatches f. Number of Stories in the Building g. Stairway Locations h. Standpipes i. Fire Lane j. Building Dimensions k. utility Shut Off Locations 1. Fire Hydrant Locations M. Watermain Locations and Size n. Location of Aboveground and Underground Fuel Storage o. Hazardous Materials Storage Room -3- SECTION 8. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS TO BE PROHIBITED 8.1 The limits referred to in Section 79.401 of the MUFC in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: all 11R11 and "B" Zoning Districts. 8.2 The limits referred to in Section 79.1401 of the MUFC in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: all 11R11 and "B" Zoning Districts. SECTION 9. AMENDMENTS General. The MUFC adopted by Section 1 is amended as set forth in this section. 9.1 Section 2.303(b) is amended by addition of the following language: "Whenever the MUFC, as amended by Chapter 7510.4100 of the Minnesota Rules, is silent on any subject, for any reason, in any situation, the provisions of protection shall be in accordance with the National Fire Code issued by the NFPA (Quincy, Mass. 1985) which are adopted by reference as part of this Code as though set forth in their entireties." 9.2 Section 10.206 is amended by adding a new subsection (e) which shall read as follows: "All snow shall be removed from and around private fire connections or private fire control valves within twenty-four (24) hours of a snowfall." 9.3 Section 10.301 is amended by adding a new subsection (f) which shall read as follows: 11 All new and existing gate valves on automatic fire extinguishing systems shall have an approved tamper switch installed." 9.4 Section 10.301 is amended by adding a new subsection (g) which shall read as follows: "All sprinkler systems over 100 heads must be monitored by an approved UL Central Station. All sprinkler valves, post indicator valves, and tamper switches shall be monitored by an approved UL certified central station." 9.5 A new section, 10.316, is added as follows: "SECTION 10.316 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, LOCATIONS, TYPES, INSPECTIONS, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (1) Multiple dwellings. All areas throughout the building shall be protected by one (1) ABC multipurpose extinguisher of a size not less than five (5) pounds, to be placed in each required standpipe cabinet. Additional fire extinguishers shall be so located that no person shall travel in excess of fifty (50) feet to reach a fire extinguisher. One (1) ABC multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher of a size not less than ten (10) pounds -4- shall be provided for boiler, furnace, or electrical rooms. (2) Retail and Commercial Establishments. All boiler, furnace and electrical rooms shall be protected with a ten (10) pound (minimum) ABC extinguisher. (3) Extinguisher Servicing. a. All fire extinguishers shall be periodically checked, tested, and serviced not less than once a year. b. only licensed personnel will be accepted as servicing agents. c. Extinguishers shall be serviced and refilled after each use. 9.6 Portable Trash Containers. A new Section 11.201(e) shall be added as follows: "All interior containers shall be enclosed in an area with a two (2) hour fire resistive rating and the area above the containers shall be protected with sprinklers capable of handling the expected combustible load. Smoke and heat venting shall be provided to the outside." 9.7 A new Section 11.301(c), Reporting of Fires, is hereby added as follows: "The sounding of any fire alarm, bell, horn, or audible device shall be immediately reported to the Fire Department." 9.8 A new sentence is hereby added to Section 79.1207, Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, as follows: "Fire extinguishers shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and they shall be located in an accessible place on each tank or vehicle and on the ground while unloading." 9.9 Article 82, Liquified Petroleum Gases, is included in its entirety with the following changes: 9.9(1) Section 82.102 is amended by adding a new sub-section (c) to read as follows: "Where a single container or the aggregate of interconnected containers is 500 or more gallons water capacity, the installer shall obtain a permit and plan approval from the Chief or his authorized representative." 9.9(2) Section 82.105(a) is amended by adding the following language: "The storage of liquid petroleum gas shall be restricted to facilities already in place and as regulated by the City Zoning Ordinance. 9.9(3) Section 82.105(b) is deleted and a new Section 82.105(b) is included to read as follows: "All single container installations with a total water storage capacity in excess of 1,000 gallons shall be protected by one or more MM of the following methods: a. Mounded in an approved manner. b. Protected with an approved insulation on such areas that may be subject to impingement of ignited gas from pipelines or other leakage. c. Protected by fire walls of approved construction. d. Protected by an approved system for application of water. e. Protected by other means." SECTION 10. MUFC Appendices. 10.1 The following appendices to the MUFC shall be deemed a part of this code and shall be enforced as such: I-A Life Safety Requirements for existing buildings I-B Stairway identification II-A suppressions and control of Hazardous Fire Areas II-B Protection of flammable or combustible liquids in tanks in locations that may be flooded II-D Rifle ranges III-A Testing fire extinguishing systems, installation of basement pipe inlets, and fire alarm systems. III-B Basement Pipe Inlets III-C Fire Alarm systems IV Flammable floor coverings VI Emergency relief venting for fire exposure for above ground tanks 10.2 Appendix II-B, Protection of Flammable or Combustible Liquids, is amended to read as follows: "In addition to the foregoing requirement, the capacity of each new tank installed shall be restricted to not more than 3,000 gallons. When installed but before backfilling, tank and fittings shall be tested for tightness at not less than three nor more than five pounds per square inch for not less than one hour. Greater test pressures may be required by the Chief when tanks are subject to submergence in excess of 30 feet." SECTION 11. NOTICE OF VIOLATION 11.1 Whenever the Enforcing Officer determines that there has been a violation of any of the adopted codes, he shall give notice of such alleged violations to the person or persons who are or may be responsible. Such notice shall: (1) be in writing; (2) particularize the violation alleged to exist or to have been committed and the repairs or improvements required to bring the building, dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit into compliance with the provisions of the code; (3) provide a reasonable time but not less than 10 days for the correction of the violation(s) particularized; (4) be addressed to and served upon the owner of the property, the owner of the building, the operator of the dwelling or the occupant of the dwelling unit or rooming unit concerned; (5) inform persons concerned of their right to appeal. 11.2 Exception. The Enforcing Officer may order operation or use stopped or the evacuation of any building, premise, or vehicle which is deemed to be an immediate fire or life safety hazard without the 10 day notice, provided this notice is in writing and hand delivered to the responsible person. SECTION 12. APPEALS Any person aggrieved by a notice pursuant to Section 9 of this code may, within 15 days after service of said notice, appeal therefrom to the Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk. The appeal shall be heard at such time as may be established by the Board. The City Council shall serve as and constitute the Board of Appeals. All appeals under this section shall be heard by the Board. The Board may, upon the hearing, affirm in whole or in part or deny the existence of a violation. 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 13. INTERPRETATION 13.1 In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the MUFC or the NFC and the provisions of this code, the more stringent shall apply. Provided, however, that no provisions of this code shall be interpreted to exceed the requirements of the Minnesota Uniform Building Code as adopted by the ordinances of the City of Mendota Heights. 13.2 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. SECTION 14. PENALTY 14.1 Any person violating any of the provisions of this Code or who shall violate or fall to comply with any order made thereunder or under the provisions of this ordinance or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Fire Chief or his representative or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both, plus the cost of prosecution in any case. 14.2 The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. 14.3 The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. SECTION 15. EFFECT OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and publication according to law. Enacted and ordained by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of 1987. ATTEST: thleen M. Swanson City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor cm