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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChapter 6: Fire Protection City of Edina Fires and Explosives 600.05 CHAPTER 6. FIRE PROTECTION Section 600 - Fire Department 600.01 Fire Department Established. There is continued a fire department consisting of a Fire Chief, fire officers, and such number of full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters as the City may employ. 600.02 Purpose. The Fire Department shall be responsible for fire prevention, enforcement of the Building Code and Fire Code, fire suppression, delivery of emergency medical services, emergency actions for protection from release of toxic and dangerous or hazardous materials, and such other duties as are prescribed by the Manager. 600.03 Fire Chief. The Fire Department shall be under the direction of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall report to the Manager. 600.04 Volunteer Firefighters. The Fire Chief may establish a volunteer firefighter program and may adopt standards for the employment of volunteer firefighters, subject to the approval of the Manager. 600.05 Training and Drills. The Fire Chief shall establish performance standards for the personnel of the Fire Department and shall provide training and drills to meet said performance standards. History. Ord 601 codified 1970 600 - 1 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 605.02 Section 605 - Adopting Fire Codes, Establishing Bureau of Fire Prevention and Fire Lanes 605.01 Adoption of Codes. The following are adopted and incorporated by reference as a section of this Code: Subd. 1 Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code promulgated by the State Department of Public Safety as published in Minnesota Rules, 1991, Chapter 7510, ("MUFC") with the changes and omissions as set forth in this Section. Subd. 2. Uniform Fire Code. The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association (the "UFC'), with the changes and omissions as set forth in this Section and in the MUFC. 605.02 Amendments to the MUFC and UFC. Subd. 1 Article 4. Article 4 "Permits" of UFC is included in its entirety with the following change: Section 4.108, 1.1 is amended 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 Fire Chief." Subd. 2 Article 10. Article 10 "Fire Protection" of UFC as adopted by MUFC is amended as follows: Section 10.301 is amended by adding to it a new subsection reading as follows: "(g) Permits. Permits for installation of fire protection systems shall be obtained as provided for in Section 625 of this Code." Subd. 3 Article 11. Article 11, "General Precautions Against Fire" of UFC as adopted by MUFC is amended as follows: Section 11.117 (a) is amended to read as follows: "(a) Open Flame Prohibited. In any structure containing three or more dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of the structure." 605 - 1 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 605.08 605.03 Codes on File. One copy of each of the following, each marked "Official Copy", is on file in the office of the Clerk and shall remain on file and available for use and examination by the Public: A. MUFC. B. UFC. 605.04 Definitions. Subd. 1 Jurisdiction. Wherever the term "jurisdiction" is used in the MUFC, it shall mean the City. Subd. 2 Chief. Wherever the term"chief' is used in the MUFC, it shall mean the Fire Chief or an authorized representative. 605.05 Establishment of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is continued as part of the Fire Department. It shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be the Fire Chief, an assistant chief, and all inspectors of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief from time to time may appoint inspectors of the Fire Department. 605.06 Enforcement; Appeals. The provisions of this Section shall be enforced by the Building Official and the Bureau of Fire Prevention in accordance with Subsections 470.03 through 470.10 of this Code. Appeals from any order issued under this Section by the Building Official or the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made in accordance with Subsections 470.03 through 470.10 of this Code. 605.07 Permit Fee. The fee for each permit required by this Section and for each annual renewal of a permit shall be in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. Unless otherwise noted, all permits shall expire one year from the date of issuance. 605.08 Fire Lanes. Subd. 1 Establishment. The Bureau of Fire Prevention may establish fire lanes on public or private property as may be necessary to comply with the MUFC and 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. Subd. 2 Existing Fire Lane Signs. Fire lanes in existence prior to the effective date of this Section shall be permitted to remain using existing signs so long as such signs are maintained in good repair and condition. The first and last sign shall mark the limits of the fire lane. If the Bureau of Fire Prevention determines that such signs are not maintained as required in this Section, it may require signing as provided in Subd. 3 of this Subsection. 605 - 2 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 605.10 Subd. 3 Sign Specifications. Fire lanes established after the effective date of this Code, or existing fire lanes changed after the effective date of this Code, shall be marked by signs, not more than 50 feet apart, bearing the words, "NO PARKING, FIRE LANE, BY ORDER OF FIRE CHIEF", with the first and last sign marking the limits of the fire lane. The signs shall have red letters and a red border on a white background, shall be 12 inches by 18 inches in size, and shall otherwise comply with the standards from time to time established by the Fire Chief for such signs. Subd. 4 Maintenance of Signs. When the fire lane is on public property or public right-of-way, the sign or signs shall be erected and maintained by the City, and when on private property, they shall be erected by the owner at the owner's expense within 30 days after the owner has been notified of the order. After the signs are erected they shall be maintained by the owner at the owner's expense. After the signs are erected, no person shall park a vehicle on or otherwise occupy or obstruct the fire lane. Subd. 5 Towing Authorization. Whenever any member of the Bureau of Fire Prevention or a police officer finds a vehicle unattended and occupying or obstructing a fire lane, such member of the Bureau of Fire Prevention or police officer is authorized to provide for removal and impoundment of the vehicle at the expense of the owner of the vehicle. Subd. 6 Violation Exemption. Violations of this subsection are exempted from the provisions of Subsection 605.09 and instead shall be governed and enforced by Subsection 100.09 of this Code. 605.09 Violation. No person shall be convicted of violating this Section unless such person shall have been given notice of the violation in writing and have had a reasonable time to comply. 605.10 Interpretation. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the MUFC and UFC as adopted by this Section, the most stringent provision shall apply. Provided, however, that no provision of this Section shall be interpreted to exceed the provisions of the Building Code. History: Ord 613 adopted 5-16-90 Reference: M.S. 299F, Minnesota Rules, 1991, Section 7510 Cross Reference: Sections 185, 410; Subsections 100.09, 470.03 through 470.10 605 - 3 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 615.05 Section 615 - Fire Extinguishers 615.01 Service Defined. The term"service"or"servicing"shall mean to fill, re-fill, charge or recharge a fire extinguisher. 615.02 License Required. No person shall engage in the business of servicing fire extinguishers, nor shall any person individually or as a member of any firm, or employee of any corporation, service fire extinguishers without being licensed under this Section. The provisions of Section 160 of the City, shall apply to all licenses required by this Section and to the holders of such licenses. 615.03 Application for License. The applicant for a license shall make application therefore on forms provided by the Fire Chief. The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. 615.04 Issuance of License. The Fire Chief shall issue a license upon finding that all requirements of this Section have been met and that the applicant is qualified to service fire extinguishers. 615.05 Signature Required. Immediately after servicing of a fire extinguisher,the licensee shall affix a tag or decal to such fire extinguisher which contains a number, the name of the licensee, the date of service, and the signature of the individual who serviced the fire extinguisher. History. Ord 643 codified 1970 Cross Reference. Section 185 615 - 1 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 620.05 Section 620 - Commercial Cooking Ventilation Systems 620.01 Definition of Commercial Cooking Ventilation System. Hoods, filters, grease removal devices, and ducts located within or accessory to a food establishment as defined in Section 720 of this Code. A commercial cooking ventilation system includes commercial food heat-processing equipment as defined by the Uniform Mechanical Code. 620.02 Servicing and Cleaning. All commercial cooking ventilation systems shall be periodically serviced and cleaned to prevent surfaces from becoming contaminated with combustible grease deposits. 620.03 Inspection and Correction. Subd. 1 Inspection. The Bureau of Fire Prevention may inspect any commercial cooking ventilation system as frequently as the Bureau of Fire Prevention may deem necessary to ensure compliance with this Section. Subd. 2 Correction of Violation. All owners or operators of food establishments having received a notice of a violation of this Section from the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall correct the violation so listed within the time limit specified in the notice. 620.04 Permit Required. Any person servicing or cleaning a commercial cooking ventilation system shall first obtain a permit from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The application for permit shall be made on forms provided by the Bureau of Fire Prevention and shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. 620.05 Inspection and Approval of Work. Upon completion of servicing or cleaning, the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be notified for inspection and approval of the work. History. Ord 644 adopted 7-20-83 Cross Reference. Sections 185, 720 620 - 1 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 625.04 Section 625 - Fire Protection Systems 625.01 Definition of Fire Protection System. Any grouping, arrangement or system of equipment or devices intended to detect, control or suppress a fire, including, without limitation, any fire alarm system, sprinkler system, fire department standpipe system or fixed fire extinguishing system. 625.02 Codes and Standards. All fire protection systems shall be installed in full compliance with applicable provisions of this Code including the Building Code and Fire Code of the City. 625.03 Permit Required; Exemption. Each person, before installing, reinstalling, extending, altering or modifying any fire protection system, shall make application to the Building Official for a permit for that purpose and shall furnish a full description of the work together with such plans and specifications as may be required by the Building Official or any member of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. The application shall be on forms provided by the Building Official. The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. No permit shall be required for the installation, reinstallation, extension, alteration, or modification of a fire protection system in a single dwelling unit or double dwelling unit building. 625.04 Inspection. All fire protection systems installed under permit shall be inspected by the Building Official, Bureau of Fire Prevention or by a special inspector designated by the Building Official. Inspection shall be made during installation and before closure or concealment. A final inspection and full operating test, with test results satisfactory to the Building Official, shall be made before approval of the system will be given by the City. History. Ord 645 adopted 10-26-83 Cross Reference: Section 185 625 - 1 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 635.02 Section 635 - False Fire Alarm Responses 635.01 Definition of False Alarm. A false alarm shall mean the receipt by the Fire Department of an audio or visual alarm or signal from an automatic fire alarm device set off by causes other than the occurence of a fire. 635.02 Fee for False Alar. A fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code shall be payable to the City for the third and each subsequent false alarm within one calendar year. The fee for a false alarm shall be payable by the owner of the building or premises from which the false alarm was received and shall be payable within ten days after a statement therefor is mailed or delivered by the City. History. Ord 661 adopted 1-20-83 Cross Reference. Section 185 635 - 1