§ 9.05.00. Fire and explosive hazards.

Each use shall be operated so as to minimize the danger from fire and explosion.

(1)

Standards. In all districts in which the storage, or use, of flammable or explosive materials is permitted, the following standards shall apply:

a.

Storage and utilization of solid materials or products which are incombustible, or which in themselves support combustion and are consumed slowly as they burn, are prohibited.

b.

Storage, utilization or manufacturing of solid materials or products, including free burning and intense burning, are prohibited.

c.

Outdoor storage of coal and other solid fuels is prohibited.

d.

Storage or utilization of flammable and combustible liquids, or materials which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases, shall be permitted in accordance with National Fire Code No. 30, exclusive of storage of finished products in original sealed containers which shall be unrestricted.

(2)

The following classifications of liquids are unrestricted, provided that storage, handling and use shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Code No. 30:

Classification of Liquids
Class I shall include those having flashpoints below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) and may be subdivided as follows:
	Class I-A shall include those having flashpoints below 73 degrees Fahrenheit (22.8 degrees Celsius) and having a boiling point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius)
	Class I-B shall include those having flashpoints below 73 degrees Fahrenheit (22.8 degrees Celsius) and having a boiling point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius)
	Class I-C shall include those having flashpoints at or above 73 degrees Fahrenheit (22.8 degrees Celsius) and below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius)
Class II shall include those having flash points at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) and below 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius)
Class III shall include those having flashpoints at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) and may be subdivided as follows:
	Class III-A shall include those having flashpoints at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) and below 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93.4 degrees Celsius)
	Class III-B shall include those having flashpoints at or above 200 degrees Fahrenheit (33.4 degrees Celsius)

 

(3)

Commercial structures will comply with all Ocoee fire protection and prevention regulations to include required inspections by the Ocoee fire department. The Ocoee fire department will do such inspections as are needed and shall review plans for any new commercial construction.

(Ord. No. 91-6, § 3(9.05.00), 2-11-1992; Ord. No. 94-2, § 1(f), 2-8-1994)