HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 4417 - Second Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 8-2 relating to Fire Code
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-2-1, 8-2-2, 8-2-4
AND 8-2-6 OF THE ROCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE AND OTHER FIRE
PREVENTION STANDARDS.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 8-2-1 is Amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-2-1. - Fire code.
The state fire code adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to Minn. Stat. §
299F.011 and Appendix B through I B, C, D, F, H, I and N of the International Fire Code,
20122018 Edition, is hereby adopted as the fire code for the city, except as modified in
this Code. The aforesaid fire code of the city shall be known as and may be cited as the
"fire code." Any provision of the fire code to protect life or property in the city which is
more restrictive shall prevail over the provisions of the state fire code.
Section 2. Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 8-2-2 is Amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-2-2. - Definitions.
(a) Jurisdiction. The term "jurisdiction," when used in the fire code, means the city.
(b) Corporation counsel. The term "corporation counsel," when used in the fire code,
means the city attorney.
(c) Recreational Fire. The term “recreational fire”, when used in the fire code, shall
meet the following restrictions:
1. Shall only be for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking or similar
purpose. Shall not be for the disposal of trees, brush, vegetation or other
materials.
2. The fuel shall not be greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
3. Shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible
materials.
4. Shall be continually attended and have a method of extinguishment readily
available.
Section 3. Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 8-2-4 is Amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-2-4. - Fees.
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(a) A fire department permit application fee of $75.00 shall be assessed for each
construction permit application submitted.
(b) A fire department construction permit fee will be calculated based on the actual cost
of the project's labor and components multiplied by 0.03. A minimum permit fee of
$75.00 shall be assessed for each construction permit submitted.
(c) An inspection fee for work without a fire department construction permit shall be
assessed in the amount equal to the normal fire department construction permit fee.
(d) After hours inspection fees shall be assessed according to the compensatory rate
in the current employment contract of the responding fire department employee with
a minimum of three hours.
(e) A re-inspection fee of $150.00 for each additional inspection required beyond the
normal inspection process.
(f) A fire department permit application fee of $75.00 per facility and permit fee of $75.00
shall be assessed per permit activated at the facility.
(g) A fire department permit application fee of $75.00 per location and permit fee of
$300.00 shall be assessed for each authorized open burning site.
Section 4. Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 8-2-6 is Amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-2-6. - Operational permits.
(a) Permits issued under this section and section 105.6 of the fire code shall be valid for
the period of one year or such lesser period as is designated on the permit. If the
activity or purpose for which a permit is issued is ongoing in nature, a new permit
shall be obtained annually on or before the anniversary date of the permit last issued.
A permit fee as specified in section 8-2-4(e) for each permitted activity at the same
property, facility or building shall be charged for each permit issued, including each
annual renewal thereof.
(b) A fire department operational permit for open burning shall be valid for a period of 30
days or such time period as designated on the permit. If the authorized open burning
activity continues for greater than 30 days, the permit may be extended for an
additional 30 days at the discretion of the fire code official. A permit fee as specified
in section 8-2-4(f) for each open burning permit shall be charged per location. Open
burning for the disposal of vegetation, brush, trees and other materials is regulated
by fire department policy in order to protect the safety and health of our citizens.
Open burning for projects such as prairie restoration, buckthorn removal, land
development and similar situations will be considered by the code official and a permit
issued.
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(c) A fire department operational permit for the installation and use of a temporary liquid
propane system shall be valid for a period of 180 days or such time period as
designated on the permit. If the need for the temporary installation continues for
greater than 180 days, the permit may be extended for an additional 180 days at the
discretion of the fire code official. A permit fee as specified in section 8-2-4(e) for
each temporary liquid propane system shall be charged.
(d) A fire department operational permit for the installation and use of a temporary fuel
dispensing system shall be valid for a period of 180 days or such time period as
designated on the permit. If the need for the temporary installation continues for
greater than 180 days, the permit may be extended for an additional 180 days at the
discretion of the fire code official. A permit fee as specified in section 8-2-4(e) for
each temporary fuel dispensing system shall be charged.
(e) A fire department operational permit for the operation of a mobile food service unit is
required under Section 105.6.36 of the Fire Code in conjunction with the Rochester
City Clerk permit process. A permit fee as specified in section 8-2-4(e) for each
mobile food service unit shall be charged.
Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective as of the date of its publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS ________ DAY OF _______________, 2020.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _______ DAY OF _________________, 2020.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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