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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 45 of 2011
(Amendment to International Fire Code)
An ordinance amending 18.44,020 of the Salt Lake City Code to enact an amendment to
the International Fire Code.
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has adopted the International Fire Code via Salt Lake City
Code 18.44.010; and
WHEREAS,the City wishes to amend the International Fire Code to expand the authority
of the Fire Code Official to restrict the use of incendiary devices in wildlands interface and other
designated areas to reduce the threat of fire; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that
the following ordinance is in the City's best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE,be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah:
SECTION 1, That Section 18.44.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Amendments) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.44.020: AMENDMENTS:
Section 109.3 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
109.3. Violation Penalties. Upon conviction for such violations of this chapter,the
person(s) or entity(ies) shall be punishable as provided by title 1, chapter 1.12 of this
code, Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
Section 27.03.3.1. of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
27.03.3.1. Unauthorized Discharges. When hazardous materials are released in quantities
reportable under federal, state, or local regulations, the fire department shall be notified
without delay, and the following procedures are required in accordance with section
27,03.3.1.1 through 27.03.3.1.4.
Section 305 of the international fire code is amended to read as follows:
305.5 Hazardous environmental conditions. When the fire code official determines that
hazardous environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition sources,
including fireworks, lighters,matches and smoking materials, the ignition or use of such
ignition sources in mountainous,brush-covered or forest-covered areas or other
designated areas is prohibited except in approved designated areas.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,this 14th day of
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Transmitted to the Mayor on June 14, 2011 .
Mayor's Action: )( Approved. Vetoed.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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