2004-07-28 Memo -Concerns regarding Pine Trees, Drainage, Fence Posts & Holes from Removal of Trees-Outlot

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308.3.5 - 310.3 candles. Band-held candles shall not be passed from one person to another while lighted. 308.3.5 Theatrical performances. Where approved, open- flame devices used in conjunction with theatrical perfor- mances are allowed to be used when adequate safety precau- tions have been taken. 308.3.6 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy. Exceptions: 1. Open-flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided approved precau- tions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or injury to occupants: 1.1. Where necessary for ceremonial or reli- gious purposes in accordance with Section 308.3.4. , 1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a perfonnance in accordance with Sec- tion 308.3.5. l.3. Where candles on. tables are securely sup- ported on substantial noncombustible bases and the candle flames are protected. 2. Heat-producing equipment complying with Chap- ter 6 and the International MechaniCal Code. 3. Gas lights are allowed to be used provided adequate precautions satisfactory to the code official are taken to prevent ignition of combustible materials. 308.4 Torches for removing paint. Persons utilizing a torch or other flame-producing device for removing paint from a struc- ture shall provide a minimum of one portable fire extingnisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 4-A rating, two portable fire extingnishers, each with a minimum 2-A rat. ing, or a water hose connected to the water supply on the pre- mises where such burning is done. The person doing the burning shall remain on the premises I hour after the torch or flame-prodUCing device is utilized. 308.4.1 Approval. A permit in accordance with Section 105.6 shall be secured from the code official prior to the uti- lization of a torch or flame-producing device to remove paint from a structure. 308.5 Open-flame devices. Torches and other devices, ma- chines or processes liahle to start or cause fire shall not be oper- ated or used in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by a permit in accordance with Sectiou 105.6 secured from the code offi. cial. Exception: Use within inhabited premises or designated campsites which are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 rom) from grass-. grain-, brush- or forest-covered areas. 308.5.1 Signals and markers. Flame-employing devices, such as lanterns or kerosene road flares, shall not be oper- ated or used .s a signal or marker in or upon hazardous fire areas. Exception: The proper use of fusees at the scenes of emergencies or as required by standard railroad operat- ing procedures. 28 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE 308.5.2 Portable fueled open.flame devices. Portable open-flame devices fueled by flammable or combustible gases or liquids shall be enclosed or installed in such a man- ner as to prevent the flame from contacting combustible ma- terial. Exceptions: 1. LP-gas-fueled devices used for sweating pipe joints or removing paint in accordance with Chap- ter 38. 2. Cutting and welding operations in accordance with Chapter 26. 3. Torches or flame-prodUCing devkes in accordance with Section 308.4. 4. Candles and open-flame decorative devices in ac- cordance with Section 308.3. SECTION 309 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS 309.1 General: Powered industrial tmcks shall be operated and maintained in accordance with this section. 309.2 Battery chargers. Battery chargers shall be of an ap- proved type. Combustible storage shall be kept a minimum of3 feet (915 rum) from battery chargers. Battery charging shall not be conducted in areas accessible to the public. 309.3 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in an approved manner in battery-charging areas to prevent a dangerous accu- muJation of flammable gases. 309.4 Fire extinguishers. Battery-charging areas shall be pro- vided with a fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 hav- ing a minimurn4-A:20-B:C ratiog within 20 feet (6096 rum) of the battery charger. 309.5 Refueling. Powered industrial tmcks using liquid fuel or LP-gas shall be refueled outside of buildings or in areas specifi- cally approved for that purpose and in accordance with Chapter 34 or 38. 309.6 Repairs. Repairs to fuel systems, electrical systems and repairs utilizing open flame or welding shall be done in ap- proved locations outside of buildings or in areas specifically approved for that purpose. !.sr:cTioi\f3tO'i ~., """--<""'U"""~__'" . \;._~~PJq~(j;; 310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, ci- gar, cigarette or any other type of smoking paraphernalia orma- terial is prohibited in the areas indicated in this section. 310.2 Prohibited areas. Smoking shall be prohibited where conditions are such as to make smoking a hazard, including areas of piers, wharves. warehouses, stores, industrial plants, institutions, schools, assembly occupancies and in spaces where combustible materials are stored or handled, except in approved designated smoking areas. 310.3 "No Smoking" signs. The code official is authorized to order the posting of "No Smoking" signs in a conspicuous loca. tion in each structure or location in which smoking is prohib- 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE@