2017-025 - Amend Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris; Amending Article III, “Fire Code,” to Repeal the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code and to Adopt the 2015...

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making it possible to be used for §,torage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high -piled storage. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height." "HIGH -RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access." "OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudge pots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames, or use of portable outdoor fireplaces. For the purpose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open. Recreational fires and bonfires are types of open burning." "REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles. This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement, and other such minor repairs." "SELF- SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self - service basis." "STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief, whose only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fire. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Code Official. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction." "UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A fire alarm system that is upgraded or replaced includes, but is not limited to the following: • Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model • Installing a new fire alarm control unit in addition to or in place of an existing one