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(C) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. (1) Whenever the word JURISDICTION is used in the State Fire Code, it shall mean the Centennial Fire District. (2) Whenever the words CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION are used, they shall be held to mean Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or any authorized fire inspector of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. (D) Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited. The limits referred to in the State Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted except for home and recreational use. Storage in this manner is, by example, gas cans or similar containers that are approved and hold two and one-half or five gallons. This exception is not intended to allow large quantities to be stored. A guideline would follow that ten gallons should be adequate and more would be excessive. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited within all zones except B-1 and I-1. In those zones where tanks are permitted, tanks may not be located in front or side yards. (E) Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted. The limits referred to in the State Fire Code in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are hereby established as follows except for home and recreational use. Home and recreational use would allow storage of liquefied petroleum in approved containers with a guideline limit of 40 pounds in the restricted area. The restricted areas are: All residential districts; P Public Use; and the Mixed Use districts. (F)Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents to be prohibited. The limits referred to in the State Fire Code in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited are hereby established as follows: All zoning districts except the I-1 industrial zone. (G) Appeals. Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief to the City Council within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed. (H) New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits. The Building Official, the City Administrator and the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required, in addition to those now enumerated in the State Fire Code. The Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall post the list in a conspicuous place in his or her office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. Ord. #55, adopted 08/14/1991 SUMP PUMPS 258΋tğŭĻ