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| Purpose of the Ohio Fire Code |
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| Prescribe minimum standards and regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion |
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| Ohio Fire Code as adopted by the City of Westlake applies to... |
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| All lands and properties within the municipality and other lands owned by but not inside the municipality |
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| To serve as a Municipal Fire Safety Inspector you must be certified by... |
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| Who has the authority to issue a citation for any Ohio Fire Code violation? |
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| The Municipal Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and any certified fire safety inspector. |
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| A violation must state a __________ ______ for which the violator must remedy the violation |
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| All citations issued must be forwarded to... |
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| The owner of any _________ ___________ ________ shall post ORC 2909.02, 03 (Arson Laws) in a conspicuous place in each room |
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| transient residential building |
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| Owners of ____________ ___________ ________, institution, school or place of assembly shall post 2909.02, 03 (Arson Laws) in conspicuous places upon such premesis |
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| non transient residential building |
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| All fire protection or fire fighting equipment offered for sale or in used must meet.... |
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| the minimun standards established by th Ohio Fire Marshal |
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| Copies of Codes as adopted can be found... |
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| on file with the Council Clerk, in the County Law Library |
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| When Ohio Board of Building Standards is in conflict with rules adopted and orders issued by the State Fire Marshal who prevails? |
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| Rules and Orders issued by State Fire Marshal |
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| In cases of conflict between Ohio Fire Code and other Municipal codes, who prevails? |
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| The more restrictive provision shall govern. |
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| Permanent storage of flammable and combustable liquids in outside above ground tanks are permitted where? |
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| Industrial districts on the Zone Map of the City and as regulated by Zoning, Building Codes and the Ohio Fire Code |
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| Temporary above ground fuel tanks are allowed for __ months and can have a capacity of ___ gallons |
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| A permit is required for storage, handling, or use of Class I liquids exceeding__ gallons IN an institutional, or residential occupancy, or exceeding __ gallons in any other occupancy, or exceeding __ gallons outside of any building. |
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5 gallons inside residential/institution
10 gallons inside any other occupancy
60 gallons OUTSIDE ANY building |
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| A permit is required for storage, handling or use of CLASS II or CLASS III combustable liquids exceeding __ gallons IN a structure or __ gallons outside of a structure, except for ____ ___ in single family residences |
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| 25 gallons IN a structure 60 gallons OUTSIDE a structure FUEL OIL |
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| The routes for vehicles transporting explosives and blasting agents are.... |
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| US 20 (CRR), State Rts. 252 and 254 (Columbia and Detroit) and I90. |
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| Owners or occupants of residential structures (3+ units) with fireplaces must..... |
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| Have them inspected annually and forward a copy of the inspection report to the Fire Department |
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| Use of any device that produces an open flame for the purpose of cooking may not be used.... |
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| on any balcony, porch or rooftop above grade level |
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| Propane tanks for BBQ grills may not be stored... |
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| in the interior of any unit of the structure |
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| Open flame device for cooking may be used on an open patio AT GRADE LEVEL provided there is a minimum HORIZONTAL distance of __ feet from any part of a building, balcony, or overhanging appendage. |
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| All DUMPSTERS shall be equipped with ____ or ______, be a min. of _ feet from all structures and have a vertical clearance of __ feet from the top of the container |
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Lids or covers
6 feet from all structures
12 vertical feet clearance. |
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False alarms DO NOT include...
(4 things) |
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Testing/repair of the system
Attempted illegal entry
An act of God
User believing there is a need for the alarm activation |
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False Alarm fee schedule;
1
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5+ |
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1) Warning Letter
2) Warning Letter
3) $100 max.
4) $150 max.
5+) $500 max. |
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| False Alarm fees may be waived by the ____ _____. Request to waive said fees must be submittes within _ ____ |
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| If false alarm fees are not paid within __ ____, the Finance Director shall file with the County Auditor to have the fees collected as _____ _____. |
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| If Fire Department sends notice by Certified mail and it is returned unclaimed or refused then what? |
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| Notice sent by regular mail and is considered complete upon mailing. |
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| Permits required by the OFC shall be issued by the WFD after application is received accompanied by a ____ or _______ and a ______ permit fee |
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| plan or drawing and a $50.00 permit fee. |
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| Fire Marshal has authority to inspect underground storage tanks for compliance with State Regs. concering... (5 items) |
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Installations
Repairs
Upgrades
Abandonment
Removal |
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| __ _____ written notice shall be provided to the Fire Chief prior to the installation, repair or upgrade of underground storage tanks. Notice must include...(4 items) |
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48 hours notice.
1)property owner
2)company performing the work
3)State permit #
4)Conatct person with phone number |
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| Storage tanks taken temporarily OOS must be _______ _______ _________. |
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| secured against tampering |
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| Any leaking or spill from a storage tank shall be reported __ ____ to the ____ _____. |
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| at once to the Fire Chief. |
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| Procedures for testing underground leaks shall be outlined in..... |
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| Prior to closing a station, storage tank inventory records for __ ____ shall be made available to the Fire Chief. |
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| Costs incurred by the City (to correct leaking or clean up a spill from a storage tank)...... |
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| shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the tanks. |
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| Corrections (to leaking or spilled storage tanks) shall be made.... |
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| as soon as possible to protect life and property. |
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| Underground storage tank violations are considered a ___________ of the 1st degree |
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Misdemeanor (1st degree)
fine up to $1000 +/or jail up to 6 months |
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| Underground Storage Tank violations... a seperate offens e is deemed committed ____ ___ a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues. |
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| The ____ ____ is authorized to est. fire lanes on either ______ or _______ property within the municipality. |
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Fire Chief
public or private property. |
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| A barricade or fence which is _______ _________ without delay and which ___ ___ be locked is NOT prohibited |
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readily removable
may not be locked |
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| Attended motor vehicles found in a fire lane can be ordered moved by any member of the ______ or ____ __________. |
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| Police or Fire Department |
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| Obstructions to fire lanes (other than vehicles) shall be removed within _____ ____ after _______ ______. |
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| within three days after written notice. |
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| When a fire lane is designated it may be appealed within ___ ____ by filing a _______ _________ with the Fire Chief |
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ten days
written objection. |
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| Appeals of fire lanes shall be heard by the ______ _____, the ____ _____ and the _____. A majority rules and their decision is final. |
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Police Chief
Fire Chief
Mayor. |
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| Fire lane violation is a misdemeanor of the _____ degree. A seperate offense is deemed committed each ___ ____ that a prohibited condition is maintained. |
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Misdemeanor of the 3rd degree.
ten days. |
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| Any waste material resulting from the handling, processing, cooking and consumption of food or food products |
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| any plant waste material, except garbage, including trees, tree trimmings, branches, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery, yard trimmings, and crop residue. |
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| plant waste material....removed from land...for the purpose of rendering land useful for...development |
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| burning of any materials where air contaminants resulting from combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney |
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| any waste material generated on a 1, 2, or 3 family residence as a result of residential activities, but not including garbage |
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| any area within the boundary of a municipal corp. est. in accordance with the provisions of Title 7 of the ORC,+1000 feet in populations of 1k to 10k and +1milein populations of 10k+ |
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| all areas outside of the boundaries of reastricted areas |
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| Not allowed when an air alert, warning, or emergency is in effect |
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| heating tar, welding acetylene torches, highway flares, heating for warmth of outdoor workers/strikers, smudge pots and similar occupational needs |
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| open burning is allowed without notification to Ohio EPA |
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| conditions for approved bonfires or campfires..... |
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Clean seasoned firewood/or fuel
not used for waste disposal
3'>diameter, 2'>height, 25' from any structure.
15' from structure in approved container
eliminate conditions allowing spread to within 25' of structure before ignition.
attended by adult until extinguished.
fire extinguishing equipment immediately available. |
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| Disposal of hazardous explosive materials, military munitions or explosive devices are permitted IF.. |
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| they require immediate action to prevent endangerment of human health, public safety, property, or the environment and they are excluded from the requirement to obtain a hazardous waste permit. |
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| the size of all alloweable fires shall be limited to |
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| the minimu size sufficient for their intended purpose |
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| Open burning is allowed for these purposes WITH PRIOR NOTIFICATION to the EPA. (3 of them) |
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1)Prevention or control of disease or pests.
2)Bonfires/campfires for ceremonial purposes>3'x2'..up to 5'x5' & up to 3 hours. (these must be 50' from any structure)
3)Disposal of agriculteral waste generated on the property. |
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| Open burning needing WRITTEN PERMISSION of the EPA...(5 of them) |
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1)Disposal of ignitable or explosive material where there is no practical alternative method of disposal.
2)Firefighting Instruction
3)Emergancy. extraordinary circumstances or any reason deemed necessary by EPA.
4)Recognized horticultural, silvicultural, range, or wildlife management practice.
5)Film making or video production for movies ot TV. |
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| Applications for permission to open burn must be in writing ___ _______ ____ before the fire is to be set. |
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| Open burn application shall include.... (5 of them) |
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1)Purpose
2)Nature & quantity of material to burn
3)Date(s) when burn will take place
4)Location (Incl. map with pertinent landmarks)
5) methods/actions to be taken to reduce emissions of air contaminsnts |
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| To gain open burn permission from EPA you must prove...(3 of them) |
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1)necessary to the public interest.
2) conducted to minimize air contaminants
3) will have no serious detrimental effect upon adjacent properties of occupants. |
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| Ohio Fire Academy may request open burn permission annually for training. Academy must contact the local EPA at least ____ ____ before each training session. |
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| The max. size and duration of a bonfire shall not be increased bu the Fire Official UNLESS.. |
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| fire safety requirements of the situation and the desirable duration of burn warrant the increase. |
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| open burning violations are... |
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misdemeanor of the 3rd degree.
Max. $500&/or 60 days jail. |
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| small tube with a string protruding from both ends, that has a friction sensitive composition and is ignited by pulling the string |
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| any device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation, except ordinary matches. |
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1)Devices that produce a small report intended to suprise the user, i.e. booby traps, cigarette loads, party poppers and snappers.
2)Snakes or glow worms.
3)Smoke devices.
4)Trick matches |
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| Novelties and Trick Noisemakers |
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| Small plastic or paper item that contains no more than 16mg. of friction sensitive explosive composition. Ignited by pulling a string. Paper streamers are expelled. |
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| Any railway that carries freight or passengers for hire. (not incl. auxiliary tracks and spurs) |
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| Licensed fireworks exhibitor shall apply for approval to.... |
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the Fire Chief AND the Police Chief.
BOTH signitures required for approval. |
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| Before a fireworks permit is signedthe ________ shall be inspected and the exhibitors _______ confirmed. |
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premesis shall be inspected.
exhibitors license confirmed. |
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| An inspection of the premises may be conducted ___________ _____ to the exhibition to determine compliance with the rules |
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immediately prior.
non compliance may result in revoking of permit. |
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| Fireworks permit fee of $200 plus... |
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| any necessary costs of investigating the applicant and inspecting the premises and being present before/during and after as required by law. |
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| Fireworks exhibitor shall provide an indemnity bod of at least... |
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| 5 million dollars... or proof of insurance coverage in the same amount. |
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| The ____ _______ shall keep a record of fireworks permits received. |
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| Fire works permits are NOT ____________ or __________. |
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| transferable or assignable. |
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| Name the three people who can inspect the fireworks premesis and determine whether the exhibition is in compliance |
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Certified Safety Inspector
Fire Chief
Fire Prevention Officer |
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| All fireworks exhibitors employees must be __________ with the Fire Marshal |
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| (Except for licensed exhibitors with authorization) no person shall discharge, ignite, or explode... |
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| ANY fireworks in this municipality |
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| No person shall use in a theater or public hall... |
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| fireworks showers or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur. |
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| Fireworks violations are... |
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misdemeanor 1st degree.
MAX. $1000 and/or 6 months |
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| (LP GAS) container or combination of containers exceeding 1000 gallon water capacity |
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| Permit is required for the use, exchange, resale, storage and/or handling of any LPG container over... |
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2 1/2 pounds capacity.
(exceptions..30lb portable for RV, 20lb portable for grill. Permanent cont. powering vehicles, and permanent cont. on RV for heating/cooking. |
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| Manufacturing of LPG is prohibited within the |
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| corporate limits of the city |
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| Bulk storage of LPG may be allowed within the industrial zone when containers have been ___________ _________ and are used for _______ or __________ purposes. |
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permanently installed
used for heating or processing purposes. |
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| Permanent installation of LPG containers is not permitted...except for... |
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1)Areas of the City that do not provide utilities for heaing and cooking.
2)For use in mobile homes for cooking and heating of individual units, when the mobile home is permanently fixed on the property. |
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| Retail sales, wholesale sales and commercial storage of LPG containers... |
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| Storage or use of LPG containers over 2 1/2lbs is __________ in dwellings. |
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| Retail stores may sell LPG in containers not exceeding ___ _____ from the interior and ______ ______ from the exterior when the structure meets the requirements of the OBBC. |
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2 1/2 pounds interior
20 pounds exterior. |
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| LPG containers for sale or exchange in a ________ ________ outside the __________ ________ after a request in writing is received and reviewed by the Fire Chief. |
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Business District outside of the
Industrial District. |
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| Temporary use of LPG during building construction may be allowed after given..... |
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| written notification to the fire chief and obtaining a permit. |
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| Transfer of LPG products from one container to anotheris prohibited... |
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| LPG containers required for opeations pertinent to the use in a district outside the industrial districtmay be permitted by the fire chief...The total amount of LPG shall not exceed ________ |
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| 250 gallons water capacity |
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