2528.10 - Outside storage of pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities
2528.10.1 General. The outside storage of wood pallets and wood composite pallets on the same site as a pallet manufacturing or recycling facility shall comply with Sections 2528.10.2 through 2528.10.11 of this code.
2528.10.2 Site plan. Each site shall maintain a current site plan that includes a general description of the property, the boundaries of the lot, the size and location of buildings, and all of the following:
1. Utilities.
2. Type of construction and presence of sprinkler protection for other buildings on the site.
3. Water supply sources for fire-fighting purposes.
4. Location of hazardous material storage areas.
5. Location of pallet storage.
6. Equipment protected with a dust collection system.
7. Fire apparatus access roads.
8. Designated smoking areas.
9. Location of fire alarm control panels
2528.10.3 Fire prevention plan. The owner or owner's authorized representative shall prepare an approved fire prevention plan that includes all of the following:
1. Frequency of walk-through inspections to verify compliance with the plan.
2. Hot work permit program in accordance with Chapter 2535 of this code.
3. Preventive maintenance program for equipment associated with pallet activities.
4. Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems in accordance with Chapter 2509 of this code.
2528.10.4 Fire safety and emergency evacuation plan. The owner or owner's authorized representative shall prepare and train employees in an approved fire safety and emergency evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 2504 of this code.
2528.10.5 Security management plan. The owner or owner's authorized representative shall prepare a security management plan based on a security risk assessment and shall make the plan and assessment available to the fire code official upon request.
2528.10.6 Clearance to property line. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 0.75 times the stack height or 8 feet (2438 mm) of the property line, whichever is greater, or shall comply with Section 2528.10.11 of this code.
2528.10.7 Clearance to important buildings. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 0.75 times the stack height of any important building on site, or shall comply with Section 2528.10.11 of this code.
2528.10.8 Height. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height.
2528.10.9 Fire flow. Fire-flow requirements for the site shall be determined by the fire code official.
2528.10.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided within 75 feet (22,860 mm) of any pallet stack.
2528.10.11 Alternative approach. Where approved by the fire code official, pallet stacks located closer to a property line or structure than as required by Sections 2528.10.6 and 2528.10.7 of this code shall be provided with additional fire protection including, but not limited to, the following:
1. The storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design, and arrangement are based on an approved risk assessment.
2. Automatic fire detection that transmits an alarm to a supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.
3. Fire apparatus access roads around all storage areas.
(Ord. No. 1652-2022, § 1, 10-17-2022)
