2008 FIRE INSPECTIONS

 

Saltaire Fire Marshal Andy Brofman will be conducting fire inspections of all homes during the 2008 summer season. He will be conducting the inspections on weekdays, nights and weekends. For you convenience, you can make an appointment for your inspection by contacting him via email at saltairefm@optonline.net

 

You should check your home in advance to make sure that it is properly outfitted with the proper fire fighting equipment; and if you have a propane permit, that you have met the requirements of such permit. For easy reference, the relevant code sections are appended below.

 

Fire safety and prevention is a prime objective of the Village of Saltaire, and we appreciate your cooperation so that we can all enjoy a fun and safe summer.

 

 

§ 25-7.       Required fire-fighting equipment. [Amended 7-15-1983 by L.L. No. 6, 1983; Amended 8-13-2005 by L.L. No. 2, 2005]

 

Every building within the village intended either for occupancy by an individual or for use as a public place of assembly, as defined in Section 25-13 of this Chapter, shall be equipped with:

A.                  A screen spark arrester in good repair for each chimney.

B.                   A fully charged, dry-chemical fire extinguisher of capacity as determined by the Board of Trustees, located in an accessible spot, free from blocking by storage and equipment, so that the top of said fire extinguisher is not more than five (5) feet above the floor, on each floor of such building; said extinguisher to be not more than twelve (12) years old from date of manufacture and to be labeled for use on A, B and C type fires.

C.                   A long-handled shovel at the front exterior of the premises.

D.                  At all times when the water supply is turned on, at least one hundred (100) feet of garden-type hose in good condition, equipped with pressure nozzle, connected to a water tap at the ground level exterior of the premises.

E.                   A working smoke detector on each floor, each such detector to be mounted in an accessible location not less than seven (7) feet nor more than (10) feet above the floor.

F.                   Such other equipment as may be authorized by rule or regulation adopted by the Board of Trustees.

 

§ 25-12.       Flammable gas tanks. [Added 2-27-2001 by L.L. No. 1, 2001; Amended 10-4-2003 by L.L. No. 4, 2003: Amended 8-13-2005 by L.L. No. 2, 2005]

It being the finding of the Board of Trustees that the improper use, maintenance or storage of containers of compressed propane and natural gas tanks in the village creates a clear and present risk to public health and safety, therefore:

A.                  It shall be unlawful for the owner, or a member of his family, guest, lessee, tenant, occupant or other user, of any real property in the Village of Saltaire to install, use, maintain or store on the owner’s property or any other place within the village any container of compressed propane, LPG or of compressed natural gas (Tank) rated to hold in excess of ten (10) pounds (rated by volume), except pursuant to a properly issued Flammable Gas Tank Permit.

B.                   No Flammable Gas Tank Permit shall be issued for a Tank rated to hold eighty (80) pounds or more that has not been installed by a person certified or licensed to do so by the appropriate authorities.  Tanks rated to hold less than eighty (80) pounds shall be subject to any and all installation requirements in the State Fire Prevention Code and the National Fire Protection Association.

C.                   All Tanks shall at all times be maintained in a safe and proper working condition in accordance with the regulations established by the Village, the State Fire Prevention Code, and the applicable guidelines published by the National Fire Protection Association.

D.                  For Tanks rated to hold eighty (80) pounds or more, such Tanks shall be securely anchored to the exterior of a building or of an outbuilding thereof in conformity with Chapter 28, § 28-16 A (2), of the Village Code.

E.                   For Tanks rated to hold less than eighty (80) pounds, such Tanks shall be securely attached to the device to which they are providing fuel and, in addition, shall be securely anchored in a manner to prevent floatation in the event of a flood.

F.                   Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this Chapter, no Tank shall, at any time, be used, maintained or stored:

1.        inside a building, shed or any other enclosed structure; or

2.        below or underneath or atop either a building, shed or other enclosed structure, or underneath a ground level deck of a building.

G.                  Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this Chapter, Tanks shall not be used, maintained or stored above the ground level of a residential structure provided that tanks rated less than eighty (80) pounds may be located on decks that have direct exterior egress to the ground provided by a permanent staircase or ramp.

H.                  All Tanks rated less than eighty (80) pounds used or located on property, other than those located on a property owned by the Village or those used by and located on the property of a property owner who is a year-round resident of the village and who has received an Outdoor Cooking Permit-Season in accordance with Section 25-12C.2. of this Chapter, shall be removed from the village no later than November 30 of each year and may not be brought into the village until April 1 of the subsequent year.  For purposes of Chapter 25, a “year-round resident” shall be a property owner or a member of the immediate family of such property owner who is actually domiciled and physically residing in the village on a year-round basis.

A.                  As a condition for the issuance of a Flammable Gas Tank Permit the property owner applying for such Permit, on behalf of himself, and his family, guests, lessees, tenants, occupants or other users of his property, shall (i) consent to an on-site safety inspection of such Tank by the Fire Marshal or other duly authorized representative of the Village, and (ii) allow such person physical access to make such safety inspection of the Tank and any device or building or structure to which it is attached, connected or stored at such times, with or without prior notice, as deemed appropriate by the person who is to conduct such inspection.

B.                   The Village may assess an annual fee for the issuance of a Flammable Gas Tank Permit, which fee shall be set from time to time by the Board of Trustees.

C.                   The Board of Trustees may adopt and impose such additional rules and regulations as it determines to be necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.

 

 

§25-13.        Outdoor Cooking [Added 12-8-2004 by L.L. No. 3, 2004; Amended 8-13-2005 by L.L. No. 2, 2005]

 

It being the finding of the Board of Trustees that unregulated outdoor cooking in the village imposes a clear and present risk to the public health, safety and welfare of the village and its residents therefore:

A.      Outdoor cooking (“barbecuing”) shall not be permitted in the Village of Saltaire except (i) by use of a propane gas powered grill or by use of any other heat source as approved by the Board of Trustees and (ii) if the owner of the property on which the outdoor cooking is to be conducted holds a valid Outdoor Cooking Permit (Summer, Season or Single Use) in accordance with this Section and Section 25‑13 of this Chapter. 

B.       The following conditions and requirements are applicable to obtaining and maintaining an Outdoor Cooking Permit (Summer or Season):

                                                              1.      The grill, barbecue and/or heat source shall at all times be maintained in proper working order and shall fully comply with all requirements of the Village Code and any regulations issued pursuant thereto, as well as all applicable provisions of the State Fire Prevention Code.

                                                              2.      Outdoor cooking shall be permitted only between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m.

                                                              3.      The grill, barbecue or heat source when in use shall be attended at all times and located:

a.        Subject to c. below, at least five (5) feet from the nearest combustible material, including, but not limited to any structure, tree or hanging limb that is not protected by fire retardant material, but excluding deck railing from this distance requirement.

b.        not less than fifteen (15) feet from an inhabited structure on an adjoining property; and

c.        upon a heat resistant platform or base extending at least one (1) foot in all directions from the heat source.

                                                              4.      A fire extinguisher in proper working order (of the type set forth in Section 25-7B. of this Chapter) readily accessible from the grill or heat source and a working garden hose connected to a water tap which hose shall be located within ten (10) feet of the grill, barbecue or heat source.

                                                              5.      A propane gas tank serving as the heat source shall be installed, used, maintained, stored and removed in compliance with Section 25-12 of this Chapter, excluding Subsection G of such Section with regard to the limitations on the location of the Tanks on decks, provided that there is direct egress to the ground provided by a permanent staircase from any above ground level deck on which the Tank is located.