§ 29-124 — Fire protection

Sec. 29-124. - Fire protection.

(a) Manufactured home park communities shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials. (b) Portable fire extinguishers rated for Classes A, B and C shall be kept in service buildings and at other locations conveniently and readily accessible for use by all occupants and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Their capacity shall not be less than the underwriters laboratory (U.L.) rating of 2A 10BC. However, standpipes may be provided as an alternative to these fire extinguishers when approved by the fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of the Fire Code. (c) Fires shall be made only in incinerators and other equipment intended for such purposes. (d) Fire hydrants and their locations shall comply with the requirements of the fire department and this chapter. (e) Storage and handling of flammable liquids. In parks in which gasoline, oil, paints, or other flammable liquids are stored and/or dispensed, their handling and storage shall comply with the city Fire Code. (f) Approaches to all manufactured homes shall be kept clear for fire fighting. (g) The manufactured home park licensee or his designated local agent shall be responsible for the instruction of his staff in the use of the park fire protection equipment and in their specific duties in the event of fire. The park owner shall provide standard city fire hydrants located within 500 feet of all manufactured home spaces, measured along the driveways or streets. The specific location of fire hydrants must be approved by the chief of the fire department. Fire hydrants will be subject to periodic inspection by the city fire department. It shall be the responsibility of the park licensee to ensure that the fire hydrants are maintained in a good state of repair at all times. Notice shall be given to the fire department when fire hydrants are inoperative. Such notice shall specify anticipated repair time. All repairs to fire hydrants will be made within 24 hours unless specific permission is requested and granted in writing by the fire department.

(Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85; Ord. No. 2021-1037, § 20(Exh. I.35), 12-1-2021, eff. 4-1-2022)