13-15 - Local Amendments to the Building Code, Fire Code and Plumbing Code

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"2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, except that LP -gas containers are limited to a water capacity not greater than 50 pounds (22.68 kg) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kg) LP -gas capacity], with an aggregate LP -gas capacity not to exceed 40 lbs (2 containers). "3. LP -gas cooking devices having LP -gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2 1/2pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP -gas capacity]." Section 308.1.6.2, Portable fueled open flame devices, Exception #3, shall be amended to read as follows: "Exceptions: "I Torches or flame -producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3." Section 308.1.6.3, Sky lanterns, shall be amended to read as follows: 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an untethered unmanned free-floating devices containing an open flame or other heat source, such as but not limited to a sky lantern. Section 311.5, Placards, shall be amended to read as follows: 311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5. Section 403.5; Group E Occupancies, shall be amended to read as follows: 403.5 Group E Occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group E occupancies and for buildings containing both a Group E occupancy and an atrium. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted in a conspicuous location in each classroom. Group E occupancies shall also comply with Sections 403.5.1 through 403.5.3. Section 404.2.2, Fire Safety Plans, shall be amended by adding Section 404.2.2.4.10 as follows: 4.10 Fire extinguishing system controls. 11