Fire protection.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 14-49
in effectSec. 14-49. - Fire protection.
(a) Hazardous materials. The owner or attendant shall store and handle liquid petroleum gases and flammable liquids utilized either as fuel for internal combustion engines, for heat or for illumination in a manner approved by the city. Bulk storage (quantities above 50 gallons) may not be permitted in any area accessible to the public.
(b) Fire extinguishers. The owner or operator shall provide an adequate number of fire extinguishers.
(c) Flammable waste and materials. The owner or operator shall provide identified covered metal containers for flammable waste such as oily rags and other flammable materials. The containers shall be kept in easily accessible locations and shall be located so that they will not obstruct means of ingress, egress or aisles.
(Code 1971, § 5-94)
Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14AMEN_ARTIIAMRIAT_DIV1GE_S14-49FIPRFetched: 11/1/2026
