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MAY 9, 2012 MAY 22, 2012 12-249 12-291 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: REPEAL AND AMEND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES RELATED TO
FIRE PREVENTION
INITIATED BY: FIRE DEPARTMENT
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 13-
2(A)(1)(a), (b), (c), & (d); AND SECTION 13-2(A)(3) ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION
CODES / AMENDING SECTION 13-3(A) SMOKE DETECTORS
The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 13-2(A)(1)(a), (b), (c), & (d) of the Oshkosh Municipal
Code pertaining to Adoption of Fire Prevention Codes is hereby repealed and recreated to
read as follows:
(1) (a) International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 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
105.6.2 Amusement Buildings
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
Required Construction Permits
105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
105.7.5 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
105.7.6 Fire pumps and related equipment
105.7.11 Private fire hydrants
105.7.13 Standpipe systems
105.7.14 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies
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(b) International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 Chapters 2-45
(c) International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 —Appendix B, C, & D
(d) The Geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2009
International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
Section 3506.2 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 3404.2.9.6.1 The storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-
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 2 That Section 13-2(A)(3) of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to
Adoption of Fire Prevention Codes is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
(3) Wisconsin Administrative Codes
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, SPS 310, Wis. Admin. Code
Fire Prevention Code, SPS 314, Wis. Admin. Code
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, SBS 328
SECTION 3 That Section 13-3(A) of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors is hereby repealed and recreated to
read as follows:
SECTION 13-3 SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
(A) All dwelling units, vacant or occupied, shall be provided with working, approved,
listed, and labeled smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke
detectors and carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the
appropriate Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) code that
governs the dwelling building, and in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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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 #12-291 A GENERAL
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 13-2(A)(1)(a), (b), (c),
& (d); AND SECTION 13-2(A)(3) ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION CODES /
AMENDING SECTION 13-3(A) SMOKE DETECTORS, on May 22, 2012. The ordinance
amends and updates language to comply with current codes and adopts new state
requirements related to carbon monoxide detectors.
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.
101 Court Street
Oshkosh,Wisconsin
54901
City of Oshkosh Fire Department
920/236-5240 Fire Chief, Timothy R. Franz
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
QIHKQ/H FROM: Tim Franz, Fire Chief
ON THE WATER
DATE: May 1, 2012
RE: Request To Amend City Ordinance Related to Fire Prevention
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh Fire Prevention Ordinance (Section 13) adopts by reference the
International Fire Code and applicable Codes from the State of Wisconsin. The
Intentional Fire Code has been updated along with the State of Wisconsin Codes which
requires that we update our local ordinance to reflect these changes.
ANALYSIS
The State of Wisconsin has reorganized the Department of Commerce and subsequently
re-assigned these duties to the new Department of Safety and Professional Services. This
has caused a renumbering of all related codes from Comm. 14 to SBS 14. This update
also includes the adoption of the 2009 International Fire Code and updates to smoke and
carbon monoxide detector placement and maintenance. In order to enforce these codes
we must update and adopt them at the local level.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no budgetary or fee impact by the changes we are proposing.
RECCOMENDATION
I recommend that the City amend the Fire Prevention Ordinance Section 13 as presented
to reflect the changes in updates in State of Wisconsin and International Fire Codes.
This will ensure our ability to enforce the Fire Prevention Codes for the continued safety
of our residents and property owners. Please direct any question regarding this matter to
the Fire Chief.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Timothy Franz City Manager
Fire Chief