Chapter 15.25
FIRE CODE

Sections:

15.25.010    Adoption of the International Fire Code.

15.25.020    Amendments to the Code.

    Prior legislation: Ords. 1668 and 1767.

15.25.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.

The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Gardner, Kansas, and not less than three copies of said code, marked and showing portions that are amended and to which shall be attached a copy of amendments, shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be open to inspection and available to the public at reasonable business hours. Official copies of such code shall be supplied at the cost of the City to the officials and agencies in the manner listed and set forth in K.S.A. 12-3010. Subsequent references to the “Fire Code” shall mean the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, and Appendices B and C. (Ord. 2225 § 5; Ord. 2087 § 5. Code 1990 § 4-1101)

15.25.020 Amendments to the Code.

The “Fire Code” as adopted by GMC 15.25.010 is hereby amended and changed to read as follows:

A. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:

Replace the words, “Name of Jurisdiction” with the words, “City of Gardner.”

B. Section 103.2 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Appointments, is hereby amended to read as follows:

The Fire Code Official shall also be known as the Codes Administrator or Building Official.

C. Section 105.6.27 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, LP-gas, is hereby amended to read as follows:

The storage and use of LP-gas for all residential occupancies is prohibited using individual containers larger than 25-gallon water capacity. All existing LP-gas tanks larger than 25 gallons shall be removed by January 1, 2007.

D. Section 105.6.30 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Open Burning, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Burning permits shall be secured through the Public Safety Department. The burning permit fee is set by local ordinance.

E. Section 106 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Inspections, is hereby added to read as follows:

The Public Safety Department staff may conduct annual inspections of all properties, excluding one and two family occupancies, for fire and life safety requirements. Notice to the owner or responsible person of the property is not required in advance of the inspection.

F. Section 108 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Board of Appeals, is hereby amended to read as follows:

The Fire Code Board of Appeals shall be the same board as the Building Code Board of Appeals. The process of appeals shall be the same as indicated for the Building Code Board of Appeals.

G. Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Violation Penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows:

The violation of any provision of this code shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor; and any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 or greater than $500.00 per offense; and the City shall further have the authority to maintain suits or actions in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing any provisions of this code and seek civil penalties in the amount of not less than $100.00 or greater than $500.00 per offense; and to abate nuisances maintained in violation thereof, and in addition to other remedies, institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land. Until such time as the violation is corrected, each day shall constitute a separate offense.

H. Section 315.3 of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, Outside Storage, is hereby added to read as follows:

No outside storage of combustible materials is permitted on porches, decks, or patios for multifamily occupancies two stories or higher. This shall include but not be limited to beds, clothing, boxes, gas cans, lawn mowers, trash, barbecue grills, and exterior heating appliances.

(Ord. 2225 § 5; Ord. 2087 § 5. Code 1990 § 4-1102)