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SUMMARY
Recreational fires have become increasingly popular in recent years. Retail centers sell
various fire pits /grills and landscapers incorporate fire pits in extensive landscape plans.
Rosemount's ordinance does require that a permit be issued for open burning and this has
been interpreted to include the use of fire rings or other types of fire pits that are not enclosed
or screened. Based on this standard, those residents that use some of the commercially
made fire grills, barrels or possibly chimneas are not required to obtain a permit. -
Annually there are complaints received about recreational fires. The fire marshal estimates
that he reserves approximately 4 or 5 complaints annually and that most of these complaints
are actually regarding noise issues due to the socializing or partying that sometimes
accompanies the use of a recreational fire. Occasionally, a fire permit is revoked by the fire
marshal for failure to follow established rules; generally, this is for burning unapproved
materials rather than for noise or smoke generation problems.
The police department also receives several complaints annually about recreational fires.
These complaints are most frequently not specifically about the fire, but about the noise level
of those persons around the fire. Other complaints are occasionally received due to burning
of leaves, building materials, brush or other items. These complaints frequently are about the
size of the fire because of the materials being burned or because of the smoke generated by
these items. Generally, residents are compliant in extinguishing a fire when the smoke is
infiltrating a neighbor's home because of wind direction or when told not to burn inappropriate
material.
A resident of the Rosemount Woods Manufactured Housing Community has expressed
concern over the last twelve months or more about recreational fires in her community. She
has health problems that are exasperated by smoke. It is her belief that additional
regulations should be in place for the manufactured housing park because of the limited lot
sizes and resulting close proximity of recreational fires to others' homes.
Beginning this year, Fire Marshal Lundy is intending to restrict the hours of recreational fires
to 7 — 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 7 — Midnight on Saturday. This restriction appears
to only be applicable through the permitting process. Because not all recreational fires
require a permit, the fire marshal's proposal may not adequately address the noise issues of
fires not requiring a permit.
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CHAPTER 3
OPEN BURNING'
SECTION:
6 -3 -1:
Open Burning Prohibited
6 -3 -2:
Adoption of Chapter 8, APC 8 by Reference
6 -3 -3:
Permit Issuing Authority
6 -3 -4:
Penalty
6 -3 -1: OPEN BURNING PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful, a
violation of this Chapter and a misdemeanor for any person to
start or allow to burn any open fire on any property within the City without a
permit, except for supervised recreational or cooking fires contained within
approved fire rings, pits or barbecue grills.
6 -3 -2: ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 8, APC 8 BY REFERENCE:
Chapter 8, State of Minnesota Air Pollution Control Rules, cur -
rent edition, as amended May 18, 1976 is hereby adopted by reference and is
made a part of this Chapter as if fully set forth herein; three (3) copies are on file
with the City Clerk. Any violation of said Chapter herein adopted by reference is
a violation of this Chapter.
6 -3 -3: PERMIT ISSUING AUTHORITY: The City Fire Chief, Building
Official or the Superintendent of Streets and Utilities are hereby
authorized to issue permits under this Chapter, and may establish reasonable
permit conditions for open burning consistent with the rules adopted herein.
The signature of one designated official is necessary for a permit to be issued.
6 -3 -4: PENALTY: Any person who shall fail to comply with any order
given under the terms of this Chapter, or who shall in any way
violate any of the provisions or requirements of this Chapter, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to
exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not to exceed
ninety (90) days, or both. (Ord. XVIIIA, 5 -3 -83)
1. See also Section 5 -1 -4 of this Code.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the oc-
cupancy and maintenance of all structures and premises for
precautions against fire and the spread of fire.
301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section
105.6 for the activities or uses regulated by Sections 306, 307,
308.3, 308.4, 308.5 and 315.
SECTION 302
DEFINITIONS
302.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the
purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code,
have the meanings shown herein.
BONFIRE. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes.
41� . The burning of materials wherein products
of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without
passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber.
Open burning does not include road flares, smudgepots and
similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typ-
ically considered open flames or recreational fires. For the pur-
pose of this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed
when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures,
ducts, stacks, flues or chimneys necessary to provide combus-
tion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas are open.
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK. A forklift, tractor, plat-
form lift truck or motorized hand truck powered by an electrical
motor or internal combustion engine. Powered industrial trucks
do not include farm vehicles or automotive vehicles for high -
way use.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materials
other than rubbish where'the fuel being burned is not contained
in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque
pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diame-
ter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasurejeligious,
ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.
SECTION 303
ASPHALT KETTLES
303.1 Transporting. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be trans-
ported over any highway, road or street when the heat source for
the kettle is operating.
Exception: Asphalt (tar) kettles in the process of patching
road surfaces.
be utilized inside or on the roof of a building or structure.
Roofing kettles and operating asphalt (tar) kettles shall not
block means of egress, gates, roadways or entrances.
303.3 Location of fuel containers. Fuel containers shall be lo-
cated at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from the burner.
Exception: Containers properly insulated from heat or
flame are allowed to be within 2 feet (610 mm) of the burner.
303.4 Attendant. An operating kettle shall be attended by a
minimum of one employee knowledgeable of the operations
and hazards. The employee shall be within 100 feet (30 480
mm) of the kettle and have the kettle within sight. Ladders or
similar obstacles shall not form a part of the route between the
attendant and the kettle.
303.5 Fire extinguishers. There shall be a portable fire extin-
guisher complying with Chapter 9 and with a minimum 40 -B:C
rating within 25 feet (7620 mm) of each asphalt (tar) kettle dur-
ing the period such kettle is being utilized, and one additional
portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 40 -13:C rating on the
roof being covered.
303.6 Lids. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall be equipped with tight-
fitting lids.
303.7 Roofing kettles. Roofing kettles shall be constructed of
noncombustible materials.
303.8 Fuel containers under air pressure. Fuel containers
that operate under air pressure shall not exceed 20 gallons (76 L)
in capacity and shall be approved.
SECTION 304
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL
304.1 Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste
material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumu-
late in buildings or structures or upon premises.
304.1.1 Waste material. Accumulations of wastepaper,
wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable
waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain
on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot,
open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf,
manufactured home, recreational vehicle or other similar
structure.
3003.2 Location. Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be located within
20 feet (6096 mm) of any combustible material, combustible
building surface or any building opening and within a con -
trolled area identified by the use of traffic cones, barriers or
other approved means. Asphalt (tar) kettles and pots shall not
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth
that is capable of being ignited and endangers property, shall
be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the
premises.
304.1.3 Space underneath seats. Spaces underneath
grandstand and bleacher seats shall be kept free from com-
bustible and flammable materials. Except where enclosed in
not less than 1 -hour fire- resistance -rated construction in ac-
cordance with the International Building Code, spaces un-
derneath grandstand and bleacher seats shall not be
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304.2 —307.3
occupied or utilized for purposes other than means of
egress.
304.2 Storage. Storage of combustible rubbish shall not pro -
duce conditions that will create a nuisance or a hazard to the
public health, safety or welfare.
304.3 Containers. Combustible rubbish, and waste material
kept within a structure shall be stored in accordance with Sec-
tions 304.3.1 through 304.3.3.
304.3.1 Spontaneous ignition. Materials susceptible to
spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a
listed disposal container.
304.3.2 Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet. Containers
with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0.15
m shall be provided with lids. Containers and lids shall be
constructed of noncombustible materials or approved com-
bustible materials.
304.3.3 Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards. Dumpsters
and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic
yards (40.5 cubic feet) (1.15 m or more shall not be stored
in buildings or placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) of combusti-
ble walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines.
Exceptions:
1. Dumpsters or containers in areas protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system complying
with Chapter 9.
2. Storage in a structure shall not be prohibited where
the structure is of Type I or Type IIA construction,
located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from other
buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or
container storage.
SECTION 305
IGNITION SOURCES
305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. Clearance between
ignition sources, such as light fixtures, heaters and flame -pro-
ducing devices, and combustible materials shall be maintained
in an approved manner.
305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot
ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials
subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a com-
bustible receptacle, within 10 feet (3048 n1m) of other combus-
tible material including combustible walls and partitions or
within 2 feet (610 mm) of openings to buildings.
Exception: The minimum required separation distance to
other combustible materials shall be 2 feet (610 mm) where
the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible re-
ceptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface
or stand.
305.3 Open -flame warning devices. Open -flame warning de-
vices shall not be used along an excavation, road, or any place
where the dislodgment of such device might permit the device
to roll, fall or slide on to any area or land containing combusti-
ble material.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE-
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to
deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burn-
ing of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the
safety of persons or property.
SECTION 306
MOTION PICTURE FILM AND SCREENS
306.1 Motion picture projection rooms. Electric arc, xenon
or other light source projection equipment which develops haz-
ardous gases, dust or radiation and the projection of ribbon -
type cellulose nitrate film, regardless of the light source used in
projection, shall be operated within a motion picture projection
room complying with Section 409 of the International Build-
ing Code.
306.1.1 Posting. Projection rooms that are limited to the
projection of safety film shall have posted on the outside of
each projection room door and within the projection room
an approved sign having 1- inch (25 mm) block letters stat-
ing: SAFETY FILM ONLY IS PERMITTED IN THIS
ROOM.
306.2 Cellulose nitrate film storage. Storage of cellulose ni-
trate film shall be in accordance with NFPA 40.
306.3 Motion picture screens. The flame spread index of
screens on which motion pictures are projected shall not exceed
75 when tested in accordance with NFPA 255.
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING
307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or autho-
rize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless con-
ducted and approved in accordance with this section.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the
code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling
a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife manage-
ment practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a
bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented
by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the
fire is to be kindled.
307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local
law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted
with prior approval from the state or local air and water qual-
ity management authority, provided that all conditions
specified in the authorization are followed.
Q7�.:1?rolii'bfe buiin Open burning that will
be offensive or objectionable due to smoke or odor emis-
sions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances
make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The code of-
ficial is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit
holder or the fire department of open burning which creates
or adds- to a ha or objectionable situation.
307.3 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less
than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from any structure, and provisions
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shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50
feet (15 240 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15
feet (4572 mm) from a structure.
2. The minimum required distance from a structure shall
be 25 feet (7620 mm) where the pile size is 3 feet (914
mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (6 10 mm) or less in
height.
307.3.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within
25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material un-
less the bonfire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions
which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7620 mm)
of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
307.3.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be
conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or com-
bustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue
pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25
feet (7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ig-
nition.
307.4 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires or recreational fires
shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A
minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with
Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-
site fire - extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water bar-
rel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate
utilization.
307.5 Open -flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and
other open -flame cooking devices shall not be operated on
combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combus-
tible construction.
1. One- and two - family dwellings.
2. Where buildings and decks are protected by an auto-
matic sprinkler system.
307.5.1 Liquefied- petroleum -gas- fueled cooking de
vices. LP -gas burners having a LP -gas container with a wa-
ter capacity greater than 2.5 pounds (1.14 kg) [nominal 1
pound (0.454 kg) LP -gas capacity] shall not be located on
combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of com-
bustible construction.
Exception: One- and two - family dwellings.
307.3.1 —308.3.2
lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches, or other flaming or
glowing substance or object on any surface or article where
it can cause an unwanted fire.
308.3 Open flame. A person shall not utilize or allow to be uti-
lized, an open flame in connection with a public meeting or
gathering for purposes of deliberation, worship, entertainment,
amusement, instruction, education, recreation, awaiting trans-
portation or similar purpose in assembly or educational occu-
pancies without first obtaining a permit in accordance with
Section 105.6.
308.3.1 Open -flame decorative devices. Open -flame dec-
orative devices shall comply with all of the following re-
strictions:
1. Class I and Class H liquids and LP -gas shall not be
used.
2. Liquid- or solid - fueled lighting devices containing
more than 8ounces (237 ml) of fuel must self -extin-
guish and not leak fuel at a rate of more than 0.25 tea -
spoon per minute (1.26 ml per minute) if tipped over.
3. The device or holder shall be constructed to prevent
the spillage of liquid fuel or wax at the rate of more
than 0.25 teaspoon per minute (1.26 ml per minute)
when the device or holder is not in an upright position.
4. The device or holder shall be designed so that it will
return to the upright position after being tilted to an
angle of 45 degrees from vertical.
Exception: Devices that self - extinguish if tipped
over and do not spill fuel or wax at the rate of more
than 0.25 teaspoon per minute (1.26 ml per min-
ute) if tipped over.
5. The flame shall be enclosed except where openings
on the side are not more than 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) di-
ameter or where openings are on the top and the dis-
tance to the top is such that a piece of tissue paper
placed on the top will not ignite in 10 seconds.
6. Chimneys shall be made of noncombustible materials
and securely attached to the open -flame device.
Exception: A chimney is not required to be at-
tached to any open -flame device that will self -ex-
tinguish if the device is tipped over.
Exceptions:
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
308.1 General. This section shall control open flames, fire and
burning on all premises.
308.2 Where prohibited. A person shall not take or utilize an
open flame or light in a structure, vessel, boat or other place
where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is
utilized or stored. Lighting appliances shall be well - secured in
a glass globe and wire mesh cage or a similar approved device.
308.2.1 Throwing or placing sources of ignition. No per -
son shall throw or place, or cause to be thrown or placed, a
7. Fuel canisters shall be safely sealed for storage.
8. Storage and handling of combustible liquids shall be
in accordance with Chapter 34.
9. Shades, where used, shall be made of noncombustible
materials and securely attached to the open -flame de-
vice holder or chimney.
10. Candelabras with flame - lighted candles shall be se-
curely fastened in place to prevent overturning, and
shall be located away from occupants using the area
and away from possible contact with drapes, curtains
or other combustibles.
308.3.2 Location near combustibles. Open flames such as
from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters, and gas-fired heat-
ers shall not be located on or near decorative material or
similar combustible materials.
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ADMINISTRATION — 105.4.2 = TABLE 105.6.9
quired by the code official The construction documents
shall be prepared by a registered design professional where
required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the pro
ject is to be constructed.
105.4.2 Information on construction documents. Con-
struction documents shall be drawn to scale upon suitable
material. Electronic media documents are allowed to be
submitted when approved by the: code official. Construction
documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the loca-
tion, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in de-
tail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as deter-
mined by the code official.
105.4.3 Applicant responsibility. It shall be the responsi-
bility of the applicant to ensure that the construction docu-
ments include all of the fire protection requirements and the
shop drawings are complete and in compliance with the ap
plicable codes and standards.
105.4.4 Approved documents. Construction documents
approved by the code official are approved with the intent
that such construction documents comply in all respects
with this code. Review and approval by the code official
shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of com
pliance with this code.
105.4.5 Corrected documents. Where field conditions ne-
cessitate any substantial change from the approved con
struction documents, the code official shall have the
authority to require the corrected construction documents to
be submitted for approval.
105.4.6 Retention of construction documents. One set of
construction documents shall be retained by the code offi-
cial until final approval of the work covered therein. One set
of approved construction documents shall be returned to the
applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building
or work at all times during which the work authorized
thereby is in progress.
105.5 Revocation. The code official is authorized to revoke a
permit issued under the provisions of this code when it is found
by inspection or otherwise that there has been a false statement
or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or
construction documents on which the permit or approval was
based including, but not limited to, any one of the following:
1. The permit is used for a location or establishment other
than that for which it was issued.
2. The permit is used for a condition or activity other than
that listed in the permit.
3. Conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have
been violated.
4. There have been any false statements or misrepresenta-
tions as to the material fact in the application for permit
or plans submitted or a condition of the permit.
5. The permit is used by a different person or firm than the
name for which it was issued.
6. The permittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with
orders or notices duly served in accordance with the pro-
visions of this code within the time provided therein.
7. The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordi-
nance, regulation or this code.
105.6 Required operational permits. The code official is au-
thorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth
in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46.
105.6.1 Aerosol products. An operational permit is re-
quired to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate quantity
of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500
pounds (227 kg) net weight.
105.6.2 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is
required to operate a special amusement building.
105.6.3 Aviation facilities. An operational permit is re-
quired to use a Group H or Group S occupancy for aircraft
servicing or repair and aircraft fuel - servicing vehicles. Ad-
ditional permits required by other sections of this code in-
clude, but are not limited to, hot work, hazardous materials
and flammable or combustible finishes.
105.6.4 Carnivals and fairs. An operational permit is re-
quired to conduct a carnival or fair.
105.6.5 Battery systems. A permit is required to install sta-
tionary lead -acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of
more than 50 gallons (189 Q.
105.6.6 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is re-
quired to store, handle or use cellulose nitrate film in a
Group A occupancy.
105.6.7 Combustible dust - producing operations. An op-
erational permit is required to operate a grain elevator, flour
starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal,
cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations pro-
ducing combustible dusts as defined in Chapter 2.
105.6.8 Combustible fibers. An operational permit is re-
quired for the storage and handling of combustible fibers in
quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2.8 m
Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural
storage.
105.6.9 Compressed gases. An operational permit is re-
quired for the storage, use or handling at normal tempera-
ture and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of
the amounts listed in Table 105.6.9.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed
gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
TABLE 105.6.9
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR nOMPRFRCFn neeGc
TYPE OF GAS
AMOUNT
(cubic feet at NTP
Corrosive
200
Flammable (except cryogenic fluids
and liquefied petroleum gases)
20�
Highly toxic
Any Amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant
6,000
Oxidizing (including oxygen)
504
Toxic
Any Amount
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m
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migation or thermal insecticidal fogging and to maintain a
room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or flammable fumi-
gantis used.
105.6.21 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is
required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle
hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.6.21.
105.6.22 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required
to store, handle or use hazardous production materials.
105.6.23 High -piled storage. An operational permit is re-
quired to use a building or portion thereof as a high -piled stor-
age area exceeding 500 square feet (46 mz).
105.6.24 Hot work operations. An operational permit is re-
quired for hot work including, but not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot
work is conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a con-
struction permit
3. Fixed -site hot work equipment such as welding
booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
5. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-
flame device.
6. When approved, the code official shall issue a permit
to carry out a Hot Work Program. This program al-
lows approved personnel to regulate their facility's
hot work operations. The approved personnel shall be
trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this chap-
ter and shall be responsible for issuing permits requir-
ing compliance with the requirements found in this
chapter. These permits shall be issued only to their
employees or hot work operations under their super-
vision.
105.6.25 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is re-
quired for operation of industrial ovens regulated by Chap-
ter 21.
105.6.26 Lumber yards and woodworking plants. An op-
erational permit is required for the storage or processing of
lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft ( 236 m
105.6.27 Liquid- or gas- fueled vehicles or equipment in
assembly buildings. An operational permit is required to
display, operate or demonstrate liquid or gas- fueled vehi-
cles or equipment in assembly buildings.
105.6.28 LP -gas. An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP -gas.
Exception: A permit is not required for individual
containers with a 500- gallon (1893 L) water capac-
ity or less serving occupancies in Group R -3
} 2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP -gas.
105.6.29 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to
melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than 10 pounds (4.54 kg)
of magnesium.
105.6.21 — 105.6.42
105.6.30 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An opera-
tional permit is required to store in any building or upon any
premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet (71 m 3 ) gross volume
of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or simi-
lar containers, rubber tires, rubber, cork or similar combus-
tible material.
105.6.31 Open burning. An operational permit is required
for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on
any public street, alley, road, or other public or private
ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be
adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires.
105.6.32 Open flames and candles. An operational permit
is required to remove paint with a torch; use a torch or open-
flame device in a hazardous fire area; or to use open flames
or candles in connection with assembly areas, dining areas
of restaurants or drinking establishments.
105.6.33 Organic coatings. An operational permit is re-
quired for any organic - coating manufacturing operation
producing more than 1 gallon (4 L) of an organic coating in
one day.
105.6.34 Places of assembly. An operational permit is re-
quired to operate a place of assembly.
105.6.35 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit is
required for the removal from service, use or operation of
private fire hydrants.
Exception: A permit is not required for private industry
with trained maintenance personnel, private fire brigade
or fire departments to maintain, test and use private hy-
drants.
105.6.36 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An opera-
tional permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic
special effects material.
105.6.37 Pyroxylin plastics. An operational permit is re-
quired for storage or handling of more than 25 pounds (11
kg) of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics and for the as-
sembly or manufacture of articles involving pyroxylin plas-
tics.
105.6.38 Refrigeration equipment. An operational permit
is required to operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or sys-
tem regulated by Chapter 6.
105.6.39 Repair garages and service stations. An opera-
tional permit is required for operation of repair garages and
automotive, marine and fleet service stations.
105.6.40 Rooftop heliports. An operational permit is re-
quired for the operation of a rooftop heliport.
105.6.41 Spraying or dipping. An operational permit is re-
quired to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing
flammable or combustible liquids or the application of com-
bustible powders regulated by Chapter 15.
105.6.42 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts. An
operational permit is required to establish, conduct or main-
tain storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts that exceeds
2,500 cubic feet (71 m') of total volume of scrap tires and for
indoor storage of tires and fire byproducts.
2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® 7
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ROSEMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT Permit #
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
2875145 TH STREET WEST Expires:
ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068
651 -322- 2026
RECREATIONAL FIRE PERMIT
1, , the property owner, have applied to the City of Rosemount
Fire Department for a recreational fire permit to be conducted at:
In consideration for granting such a permit, the property owner agrees as follows:
I. The applicant will contact the Rosemount Fire Prevention Bureau at 952- 953 -7623, prior to
conducting a recreational fire.
2. The property owner assumes all responsibility for damages or injuries arising directly or
indirectly from this fire.
3. The property owner will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Rosemount, its Fire
Marshal, officers agents employees and contractors from any and all liability, loss, cost, damages,
expense, claims or actions which the City or its Fire Marshal may sustain.
4. The maximum size of this fire shall be 3'X3'X3'.
5. To extinguish this fire immediately upon request by the Rosemount Police or Fire Department.
6. To attend this fire until completely extinguished.
7. The minimum distance from a structure or property line shall be twenty five (25') feet.
8. Please be advised that this permit can and will be revoked with just cause for a period of one year.
Violations of this permit may subject the permittee to criminal and or civil action.
9. Prohibited burning materials are: leaves, brush, oil rubber, plastic, tires, chemically treated
materials such as railroad ties, treated lumber, composite shingles, tar paper, insulation,
composition board, hazardous waste, or trash.
10. Hours of burning are as follows: Sunday through Thursday 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm, Friday
through Saturday. 7:00 pm until midnight.
I HAVE READ ALL THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO
THEM.
Property owner signature
Home Phone
7 -1 -5
7 -1 -5
7 -1 -5:
NOISY PARTIES OR GATHERINGS:
A.
Unlawful Noises or Disturbances: No person shall participate in any
party or other gathering of people giving rise to noise which disturbs
the peace, quiet or repose of the occupants of adjoining or other
property. This shall not apply to City authorized events.
B.
Duty to Disperse: When a police officer determines that a gathering
is creating such noise disturbance, the officer shall order all persons
present, other than the owner or tenant of the premises where the
disturbance is occurring, to disburse immediately. Any person who
refuses to disburse from such a gathering after being ordered by a
police officer to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Every owner or
tenant of such premises who has knowledge of the disturbance shall
cooperate with police officers and shall make every reasonable effort
to see that the disturbance is immediately abated.
C.
Owner or Tenant Liability: Every owner, tenant or agent of the
premises where a party or gathering in violation of this Section
occurs, and who is present at such party or gathering, or who is not
present, but knows such party or gathering is occurring, is deemed a
participant and is guilty of a violation of this Section.
D.
Evidence: It shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this
Section if the sound of the party or gathering is audible to a human
ear at a distance of fifty feet (50') from the premises from which the
gathering, conduct or disturbance is occurring.
E.
Penalty: Every person who violates a section, subsection, paragraph,
or provision of this Chapter when they perform an act thereby
prohibited or declared unlawful, or fails to act when such failure is
thereby prohibited or declared unlawful, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, except as otherwise stated
in specific provisions hereof. (Ord. XV.6, 9- 21 -93)
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City of Rosemount