HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-266JULY 22, 2008 AUGUST 12, 2008 08-252 08-266 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE:
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ADOPT IFC 2006 AND AMEND FIRE INSPECTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH REPEALING AND
RECREATING SECTION 13-2(A) ADOPTION OF FIRE CODES, CREATE SECTION 13-
2.2 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS AND REPEAL 13-5 POSTING OF OCCUPANCY
LOAD
SECTION 1. That Section 13-2(A) of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to the
Adoption of Fire Prevention Codes be repealed and recreated to read as follows:
13-2 ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION CODES
(A) the following rules and regulations together with any future additions, deletions
or supplements thereto, are herewith incorporated as part of this Chapter and shall
be enforced with the same force and effect as though set forth in full herein.
Providing, however, that where such rules and regulations are less stringent than
other provisions found in this Code, the provisions of this Code shall apply.
(1) (a) International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 Chapter 1, but excluding section 108 and
109.3 and including only those sections of 105.6 and 105.7 as enumerated
below:
Required Operational Permits
105.6.4 Carnivals and fairs
105.6.13 Exhibits and trade shows
105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves
105.6.30 Open burning
105.6.35 Private fire hydrants
105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special effects material
105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies
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Required Construction Permits
105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
105.7.4 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
105.7.5 Fire pumps and related equipment
105.7.10 Private fire hydrants
105.7.12 Standpipe systems
105.7.13 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies
(b) International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 Chapters 2-45
(c) International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 - Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access
Roads
(d) The Geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2006 International
Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
Section 3204.3.1.1 The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary
containers is prohibited on properties zoned residential or within one thousand
(1,000) feet of a property line of property zoned residential area unless allowed
by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Section 3404.2.9.5.1 The storage of Class I and Class Illiquids inabove-ground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited on properties zoned residential or within
one thousand (1,000) feet of a property line of property zoned residential area
unless allowed by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Section 3406.2.4.4 The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground
tanks is prohibited on properties zoned residential or within one thousand
(1,000) feet of a property line of property zoned residential area unless allowed
by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
Section 3804.2 The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the
protection of heavily populated or congested areas is prohibited on properties
zoned residential or within one thousand (1,000) feet of a property line of
property zoned residential area unless allowed by the Fire Chief or his/her
designee.
(2) National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) Codes -
Water-based Fire Protection Systems, N.F.P.A. 25
Spray Applications Using Flammable or combustible Materials, N.F.P.A. 33
National Fuel Gas Code, N. F. P.A. 54
Storage and Handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases Code, N.F.P.A. 58
Aircraft Fuel Servicing, N.F.P.A. 407
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(3) Wisconsin Administrative Codes
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, COMM 10, Wis. Admin. Code
Fire Prevention Code, COMM 14, Wis. Admin. Code
Building Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Code, COMM 61 thru 65,
Wis. Admin. Code
Uniform Multifamily Dwellings, Code, COMM 66, Wis. Admin. Code.
SECTION 2. That Section 13-2.2 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to the
Frequency of Inspections is hereby created to read as follows:
SECTION 13-2.2 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS
The Chief of the Fire Department shall be responsible for having all public buildings
and places of employment within the territory of the Fire Department inspected for
the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions liable to
cause fire, or any violations of any law or ordinance relating to fire hazards or to the
prevention of fires. The inspections shall be conducted at least once per calendar
year, provided that the interval between those inspections does not exceed fifteen
(15) months.
SECTION 3. That Section 13-5 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to the
Posting of Occupancy Load is hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication.
SECTION 5. Publication Notice.
Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #08-266, on August
12, 2008. The ordinance adopts portions of International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 Chapter 1,
provides that the Fire Department shall inspect all public buildings and places of
employment once per calendar year and repeals the local provision related to posting of
occupancy loads in buildings.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215
Church Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone:
920/236-5011.