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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 9 of 1989
(Adopting the Uniform Fire Code with
Various Deletions and Additions)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE OF THE SALT
LAKE CITY CODE, 1988, WITH VARIOUS DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS AS
FOLLOWS:
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah•
SECTION 1. That the Uniform Fire Code of the Salt Lake
City Code, 1988, with the following various deletions and
additions, be, and the same hereby is adopted as follows:
Section 17.20.020 C. of the Salt Lake City Code relating to
Fire hydrant requirements for developments is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 17.20.020 C. No dwelling unit constructed after
January 1, 1989, in either such development shall be located
more than two hundred fifty feet from a fire hydrant, measured
along the curb in front of each said fire hydrant. The bottom
of the sidewalk flange on each fire hydrant must be at least
even with, but may be slightly higher than, the sidewalk, and
all water outlets on such hydrants must as nearly as possible,
face the street.
Section 17. 20.040 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to
Hydrant specifications is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 17. 20.040 All hydrants, whether public hydrants or
private hydrants, installed in any such subdivision must comply
with then-current specifications for fire hydrants of the
department of public utilities and must be located as required
by the fire department.
Section 17. 20.060 C. of the Salt Lake City Code relating to
Installation and permit requirements is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 17. 20.060 C. Fire hydrants shall be installed as per
Uniform Fire Code 87. 103. (c) prior to construction.
Chapter 18.44 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Fire
Prevention and Uniform Fire Code and Standards is amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 18.44
FIRE PREVENTION AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE
SECTIONS:
Article I. Uniform Fire code
18.44.010 Uniform Fire Code and Standards adopted.
18.44.020 Uniform Fire Code--Deletions.
18.44.030 Uniform Fire Code--Amendments.
18.44.040 UFC Section 2.303 amended--Appeals--Board of
Appeals.
18.44.050 Penalty for failure to obtain permit.
18.44.060 UFC Section 4. 103 amended--Permit applications
and fees.
18.44.070 UFC Sections 45.207. 2 and 45. 209. (c) amended--
Limited spraying areas and spray booth fire
protection equipment.
18.44.080 UFC Section 10. 207. (m) added--Fire lanes.
18.44.090 UFC 11 .201. (b) amended--Containers and removal.
18.44-091 UFC Section 11.201. (d) amended--Dumpster and
container location.
18.44.092 UFC Section 11.301 amended--Reporting of fires.
18.44. 100 UFC Section 34. 104 amended--Burning operations.
18.44. 110 UFC Section 78. 102 and 78. 103 amended--Fireworks.
18.44. 120 UFC Section 79. 117 added--Adulterated liquids as
flammable.
18.44. 130 UFC Section 79.301( f) added--Maximum gross tank
capacity indoors.
18.44. 140 UFC Section 79. 507(c) amended--Diked areas.
18.44. 150 UFC Appendix III-A section 4 second exception
amended--Fire-flow requirements for buildings.
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18.44. 160 UFC Appendix Chapter I-A amended--Life safety
requirements for existing buildings.
18.44. 161 UFC Article 80--Hazardous Materials.
Article II. Flammable Liquids and Explosives
18.44. 170 Outside storage in above-ground tanks--District
limits.
18.44. 180 Liquefied petroleum gas storage areas.
18.44. 190 Storage of explosives and blasting agents.
Article III. Enforcement and Penalties
18.44.210 Permits--Withholding, suspension and revocation.
18.44.220 Mandatory and prohibitionary nature of chapter.
Section 18.44.010 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to
Uniform Fire Code and Standards adopted is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 18.44.010 Uniform Fire Code and Standards adopted.
That certain code and standards known as the Uniform Fire
Code, [1982] 1988 Edition, including Appendix Chapters I-A, I-C,
II-E, III-A, III-B, III-C, V-A, VI-A, VI-D, and VI-E and the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1988 Edition, as promulgated and
published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the
International Conference of Building Officials are adopted by
reference by Salt Lake City as the ordinances, rules and
regulations of the city, subject to deletions, amendments and
exceptions thereto set out in this chapter. One copy of said
code shall be on file for public use and examination in the
office of the City Recorder. Hereafter, all references in these
provisions to the Uniform Fire Code and/or said Standards shall
refer to the 1988 Editions thereof.
Section 18.44.020 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Uniform Fire
Code--Deletions is amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 18.44.020 Uniform Fire Code--Deletions.
Specifically deleted from the Uniform Fire Code adopted above are
Appendix Chapters I-B, II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, IV-A, VI-B, and VI-C, which
have no effect in this jurisdiction.
Section 18.44.030 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Uniform Fire
Code--Amendments is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.010 Uniform Fire Code and Standards adopted.
Sec. 18.44.020 Uniform Fire Code--Deleticns.
Sec. 18.44.030 Uniform Fire Code--Amendments.
Sec. 18.44.040 UFC Section 2.303 amended--Appeals--Board of Appeals.
Sec. 18.44.050 Penalty for failure to obtain permit.
Sec. 18.44.060 UFC Section 4.103 amended--Permit applications and fees.
Sec. 18.44.070 UFC Sections 45.207.2 and 45.209.(c) amended--Limited
spraying areas and spray booth fire protection equipment.
Sec. 18.44.080 UFC Section 10.207.(m) added--Fire lanes.
Sec. 18.44.090 UFC 11.201.(b) amended--Containers and removal.
Sec. 18.44.091 UFC Section 11.201.(d) amended--Duunpster and container
location.
Sec. 18.44.092 UFC Section 11.301 amended--Reporting of fires.
Sec. 18.44.100 UFC Section 34.104 amended--Burning operations.
Sec. 18.44.110 UFC Section 78.102 and 78.103 amended--Fireworks.
Sec. 18.44.120 UFC Section 79.117 added--Adulterated liquids as
flammable.
Sec. 18.44.130 UFC Section 79.301(f) added--MaximLun gross tank capacity
indoors.
Sec. 18.44.140 UFC Section 79.507.(c) amended--Diked areas.
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Sec. 18.44.150 UFC Appendix x III-A section 4 second exception amended--
Fire-flow requirements for buildings.
Sec. 18.44.160 UFC Appendix Chapter I-A amended--Life safety
requirements for existing buildings.
Sec. 18.44.161 UFC Article 80--Hazardous Materials.
Section 18.44.040 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section
2.302 amended--Appeals--Board of Appeals is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.040 UFC Section 2.303 amended--Appeals--Board of Appeals.
Section 2.303 of the Uniform Fire Code relating to the board of appeals
is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.303. Board of Appeals. (a) ***
(b) ***
(c) ***
(d) ***
Section 18.44.050 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC 4-101
amended--Permits for acetylene generators is repealed.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.050,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.050 Penalty for failure to obtain permit. There shall be
imposed an administrative penalty in the amount of one hundred percent of the
original permit fee for failure to obtain a permit required by this chapter.
Said penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties, civil or criminal,
that may be imposed by the courts.
Section 18.44.060 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC 4.103--
Permit applications and fees is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.060 UFC Section 4.103 amended--permit applications and fees.
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4.103 Permit and Flees
(a) All applications for a permit required by this code as, amended
herein, shall be made to the bureau of fire prevention in such form
and detail as the Bureau shall prescribe. Applications for permits
shall be accompanied by such plans as required by the bureau.
(b) Each application shall be accompanied at the time of application by
the fee designated by administrative regulation for the applicable
permit, certificate, or inspection provided that the said fee
approximates the actual cost of the regulation and does not exceed
the sum of five hundred dollars for each permit, certificate, or
inspection.
(c) All permits other than those designated for a single event are valid
for one year and must be renewed on an annual basis. The fee for
the caning year shall be paid in full before the expiration of the
existing permit.
Section 18.44.070 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Inspections is
repealed.
There is hereby added to the Municipal Code of Salt Lake City, Section
18.44.0701 which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.070 UFC Sections 45.207.2 and 45.209.(c) amended--Limited
spraying areas and spray booth fire protection equipment.
Section 45.207.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, relating to limited spraying
areas is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 45.207.2. The size of job to be done in such areas does not exceed
nine square feet and is not of a continuous nature.
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Note: It is the intent of Item 2 to allow only small jobs which in their
entirety do not exceed nine square feet and do not require more than thirty
(30) minutes to complete.
Section 45.209.(c) of the Uniform Fire Code relating to spray booth fire
protection equipment is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 45.209.(c) Space within spray booth on the downstream and upstream
sides of filters shall be protected with an approved automatic fire
extinguishing system.
Section 18.44.080 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section
10.207(g) added--Access roadways is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.080 UFC Section 10.207.(m) added--Fire lanes.
Section 10.207 of the Uniform Fire Code, relating to access roadways for
fire apparatus, is amended by deleting paragraphs (a) through (f) of 18.44.080
and by adding a new subsection (m) relating to fire lanes, which shall mead as
follows:
10.207. (m) Fire lanes. ***.
Section 18.44.090 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section
10.315 added--Hose lines for demolitions is repealed.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.090,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.090 UFC Section 11.201.(b) amended--Containers and removal.
Sec. 11.201.(b) of the Uniform Fire Code concerning Containers and
removal is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 11.201.(b) Omtainem and Removal. Combustible rubbish or waste
material, when kept within or adjacent to a building shall be stored in
approved containers equipped with tight fitting covers or in roans or vaults
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constructed of noncombustible materials. Metal, metal-lined or other
approved containers with tight-fitting covers shall be provided for oily rags
and similar materials. Combustible rubbish or waste material, unless stored
in approved vaults or rooms, shall be removed from the building at least once
each working day.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.091, -
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.091 UFC Section 11.201.(d) amended--Du<mpster and container
location.
Section 11.201.(d) of the Uniform Fire Code relating to Dumpster and
container location is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 11.201.(d) Dumpster and Container Location. Dumpsters and
containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic feet) or
greater shall not be stored in buildings or placed outside within 5 feet of
combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eaves lines.
EXCEPTION: Areas containing ng dumpsters or containers protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.092,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.092 UFC Section 11.301 amended--Reporting of fires.
Section 11.301 of the Uniform Fire Code relating to Reporting of fires is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 11.301. In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a fire, smoke
or the release of flammable or toxic materials on any property, the owner or
occupant shall immediately report such condition to the fire department.
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A fire shall mean any fire not used for cooking, heating or recreational
Purposes or one not incidental to the normal operations of the property.
Section 18.44.100 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section
11.201(a) amended--Accumulation of waste materials--Weed control is repealed.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake city code, Section 18.44.100,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.100 UFC Section 34.104 amended--Burning operations.
Sec. 34.104. of the Uniform Fire Code relating to Burning operations is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 34.104 The burning of wrecked or discarded motor vehicles or of
junk, or of any waste materials is not permitted.
Section 18.44.110 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Sections
78.102 and 78.103 amended--Fireworks is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.110 UFC Sections 78.102 and 78.103 amended--Fireworks.
Sections 78.102 and 78.103 of the Uniform Fire Code, relating to
fireworks, are amended to read as follows:
Sec. 78.102. (a) Manufacturing, storage permit. It is unlawful to
manufacture or store fireworks within the limits of the city by any person or
entity without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Marshal for such purpose
and complying with state and local law. This provision shall not be construed
as prohibiting the storage of fireworks for a display for which a permit has
been granted under the provisions of public display under (b) below.
(b) Public display permit. (1) It is unlawful to conduct any public
display of fireworks without obtaining a special permit therefore and
fully complying with the provisions of this chapter and these ordinances.
The Fire Marshal , upon written application and the posting of required
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insurance, will coordinate the review of the permit by the Fire
Department, City Attorney, Parks Department and Police Department. After
their approvals the Fire Marshal shal may grant a permit for public display of
fireworks by responsible groups. No permit granted hereunder shall be
transferable.
(2) Application for permit. The application for a permit to
operate a public display of fireworks shall be made in writing at least
10 days in advance of the date of the display. It shall be signed by the
applicant and shall contain the following information:
(i) The name of the organization or persons sponsoring the
display, together with the name, ages and qualifications of persons
actually in charge of the firing of the display.
(ii) The date and time of the day at which the display is to be
held.
(iii) The exact location planned for the display.
(iv) The number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged.
(v) The manner and place of storm of fireworks prior to the
display.
(3) Insurance required. No person or entity shall be issued a
permit for the public display of fireworks unless he/she shall have
insurance in the minimum sum of $250,000/500,000 liability naming Salt
Lake City Corporation as an additional insured. A certificate of
insurance showing proof of the required coverage shall be on file with
the City Recorder's office prior to final permission being granted by the
Mayor and issued by the Chief pursuant to this article.
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(c) After a permit for the public display of fireworks has been granted,
sales, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be
lawful for that purpose only.
Sec. 78.103. Requirements for display. (a) Nonhazardous manner. After
a permit for public display has been obtained, such display shall be of a
character, and so located, discharged or fired that it will net create a
hazard to property or endanger any person, and must comply with the technical
standards below.
(b) Firing distance. The actual point at which the fireworks are to be
fired shall be at least: two hundred (200) feet from the nearest permanent
building, public highway or railroad, and fifty (50) feet from the nearest
above ground telegraph, telephone or electric power pole or line, tree or
other overhead obstruction.
(c) Minimum spectator distance. Spectators shall be restrained behind
the lines at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from the point at which the
fireworks are discharged. Only persons in active charge of the display shall
be allowed inside said line.
(d) Vertical firing required. All fireworks that fire a projectile
shall be so set up that the projectile will go into the air as nearly as
possible in a vertical direction.
(e) Maximum wind velocity. No fireworks display shall be held during
any wind storm in which the wind reaches a velocity of thirty (30) miles or
more per hour.
(f) Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as
required by the Fire Marshal..
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Section 18.44.120 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section
79.115 added--Adulterated liquids as flammable is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.120 UFC Section 79.117 added--Adulterated liquids as
flammable.
Article 79 of the Uniform Fire code, relating to flammable and
combustible liquid is amended by adding thereto a new section 79.117 relating
to adulterated liquids which shall read as follows:
Sec. 79.117. Adulterated liquid as flammable. ***.
Section 18.44.140 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Section 79-
508(c) amended--Diked areas is amen to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.140 UFC Section 79.507.(c) amended--Diked areas.
The first paragraph of Section 79.507.(c) of the Uniform Fire Code
relating to diked areas of drainage tank areas, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 79.507.(c) Where protection of adjacent tanks, adjoining property
or waterways is accomplished by retaining the liquid around the tank by means
of a diked area, such dikes shall be at least six inches higher than necessary
to retain the volumetric capacities detailed below in order to provide for
adequate retention of fire fighting foam on the surface of the stored liquid.
Such diked areas shall also comply with the following:
(1) The volumetric capacity of the diked area shall be not less than the
greatest amount of liquid that can be released from the largest tank within
the diked area. In areas containing more than one tank this capacity must be
achieved after deducting the volume of the portions of all tanks that are
below the height of the dike within the diked area. The volumetric capacity
of the diked area for a tank or group of tanks contauu ng crude petroleum with
boilover characteristics shall be not less than the tank or tanks served by
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the enclosure. In areas containing more than one tank this capacity must be
achieved after deducting the volume of the portions of all tanks that are
below the height of the dike within the diked area.
Section 18.44.150 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Appendix
III-A amended--Testing fire-exti ngui shi.ixf systems is repealed.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.150,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.150 UFC Appendix III-A Section 4 second exception amended--
Fire-flow requirements for buildings.
Appendix III-A Section 4 second exception of the Uniform Fire Code
concerning Fire flaw requirements for buildings is amended to read as follows:
Appendix III-A section 4 second exception:
EXCEPTION: The required fire flow may be reduced up to 50 percent when
the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, but in
no case less than 1500 gallons per minute.
Section 18.44.160 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Appendix I-A
amended--Life safety requirements for existing buildings is repealed.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.160,
which is to read as follows:
Section 18.44.160 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to UFC Appendix I-A
amended--Life safety requirements for existing buildings is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 18.44.160 UFC Appendix Chapter I-A amended--Life safety
requirements for existing buildings.
Appendix Chapter I-A of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, relating to
regulations applicable to existing buildings is amended to read as follows:
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APPENDIX I-A
Life Safety Requirements to
Existing Buildings
1. General
(a) Purpose. ***,
EXCEPTION: Group R Division 3 and Group M.
(b) Effective Date. Existing nonconforming Group R, Division 1
occupancies shall be made to conform to the requirements of this appa)dix
immediately or shall be vacated until made to conform. Existing
nonaoxiform'xj occupancies, other than Group R-1, shall conform to these
requirements if, in the opinion of the chief, they constitute a distinct
hazard to life and property.
2. EXITS
(a) Number of Exits. ***
(b) Stair Construction. ***.
(c) Corridors. ***.
EXCEPTION: Existing corridor walls, ceilings and opening protection not
in compliance with the above may be continued, provided an approved automatic
sprinkler system is provided for all corridors, stairs, exits and other common
areas. Such sprinkler system may be supplied from the domestic water system
if it is of adequate volume and pressure,
(d) Fire Escapes.
1. ***,
2. Fire escapes shall comply with the following:
All openings within 10 feet shall be protected by three-
fourths-hour ***.
(e) Exit and Fire Escape Signs. ***.
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3. E[1CLOSURE OF VERTICAL SHAFTS
Interior vertical shafts, ***.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. ***.
2. Stairways need not be enclosed nor stories separated if an
approved automatic sprinkler system is provided for all corridors,
stairs, exits and other common areas.
3. Vertical openings need not be protected if the entire
building is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
4. BASEMENT ACCESS OR SPRINKLER PROTECTION ***.
5. STANDPIPES ***.
6. SMOKE DETECTORS
(a) General. ***.
(b) Power Source. ***.
(c) Location Within Dwelling Units. ***.
EXCEPTION: In lieu of the smoke detectors in every dwelling unit,
the smoke detectors may be installed in the corridors and all common
areas spaced a maximum of 30 feet apart and not more than 15 feet from
any wall.
(d) Location in Efficiency Dwelling Units and Hotels. ***.
EXCEPTION: In lieu of the smoke detectors in every dwelling unit,
the smoke detectors may be installed in the corridors and all common
areas spaced a maximum of 30 feet apart and not more than 15 feet from
any wall.
7. SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES
Occupancy separations shall be provided as specified in Section 503 of
the Building Code. Every room containing a boiler, central heating plant
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or hot-water supply boiler in Group R Division 1 occupancies shall be
separated from the rest of the building by not less than an one-hour
fire-resistive occupancy separation. When approved by the chief,
existing wood lath and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch gypsum
wallboard may be acceptable where one-hour occupancy separations are
required.
EXCEPTION: A separation shall not be required for such roans with
equipment serving only one dwelling unit.
8. EXIT ILLUMINATION
Exit illumination shall be as required by the Uniform Building Code,
Section 3313, 1988 edition.
There is hereby added to the Salt Lake City Code, Section 18.44.161,
which is to read as follows:
Sec. 18.44.161 UFC Article 80--Hazardous Materials.
The Sections of Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code, as specified herein,
are amended to read as follows:
1. Page 318, Sec. 80.101, Scope: Add a new Exception 3. after EXCEPTION
2. as follows:
3. For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable or
rxxxxm bustible liquid hazardous materials in Group B, Division 2 retail
sales occupancies, see Sec. 80.109.
2. ALSO, page 323: Add a new Section 80.109 after Section 80.108 as
follows:
Retail Display
Sec. 80.109. The aggregate quantity of non-flammable solid and non-
flammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials permitted within a
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single control area of a Group B, Division 2 retail sales occupancy may exceed
the exempt amounts specified in Division III, Tables 80.306-A, 80.309-A,
80.310-A, 80.312-A, 80.314 A and 80.315-A. The maximum allowable quantity in
pounds or gallons permitted within a single control area of a retail sales
occupancy shall be the amount obtained by multiplying the exempt amount
specified in the Division III exempt amount tables by the following density
factor, and then multiplying that product by the square footage of the area.
The maximum aggregate floor area for hazardous material retail display or
storage over which the density factor may be applied shall not exceed 1,500
square feet per control area.
Hazard Classification Density Factor
Physical Hazards
Class 4 NOT PETMITTED
Class 3 0.075
Class 2 0.006
Class 1 0.003
Health Hazards
All 0.0013
The area of storage or display shall also comely with the following
requirements:
(a) Display of solids shall not exceed 200 pounds per square foot
of floor area actually occupied by the solid merchandise.
(b) Display of liquids shall not exceed 20 gallons per square foot
of floor area actually occupied by the liquid merchandise.
(c) Display height shall not exceed 6 feet.
(d) Individual containers less than 5 gallons or less than 25
pounds shall be stored on pallets, racks or shelves.
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(e) Storage racks and shelves shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Sec. 80.301(i).
(f) Containers shall be approved for the use intended.
(g) Individual containers shall not exceed 100 pounds or 5 gallons
capacity.
(h) Incompatible materials shall be separated in accordance with
the provisions of Sec. 80.301(n).
(i) Floors shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sec.
80.301(z).
(j) Aisles 4 feet in width shall be maintained on 3 sides of the
display area.
(k) Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accordance
with the provisions of Sec. 80.104(e).
3. ALSO, page 337, Sec. 80.306(a) Indoor Storage, item l. : Add an
exception at the end of the paragraph as follows:
EXCEPTION: For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable
or noncombustible liquid Class 1, 2 and 3 oxidizers, see Sec. 80.109.
4. ALSO, page 337, Sec. 80.306(a)2., Table No 80.306-A: Delete Class 3
oxidizers from footnotes 1 and 2, and add a new footnote numbered 3 as
follows:
TABLE NO 80.306-A
LIQUID AMID SOLID OXIDIZERS1,2,3
EXEMPT AMOUNTS
(Table to remain unchanged. )
1No exempt amounts of Class 4 oxidizers are permitted in Group R
occupancies or offices or retail sales portions of Group B occupancies.
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exempt amounts of Class 4 oxidizers are permitted in Group A, E, I or
M occupancies or in classrooms of Group B occupancies unless storage is within
a hazardous material storage cabinet containing no other storage.
3A maximum quantity of 200 pounds of solid or 20 gallons of liquid Class
3 oxidizers may be permitted in I, M and R occupancies, when such materials
are necessary for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment. The
oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in a manner approved by
the Chief.
5. ALSO, page 347, Sec. 80.309(a) Indoor Storage, item 1. : Number the
existing Exception "1", and add a new Exception number "2" after the existing
Exception as follows:
EXCEPTIONS: 1Detonatable unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored
in accordance with Article 77.
2For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable or
noncombustible liquid unstable (reactive) materials, see Section 80.109.
6. ALSO, page 349, Sec. 80.310(a) Indoor Storage, Item 1: Add an
Exception after the paragraph as follows:
EXCEPTION: For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable
or noncombustible liquid water-reactive materials, see Section 80.109.
7. ALSO, page 351, Sec. 80.312(a) Indoor Storage, Item 1: Add and
exception after the paragraph as follows:
EXCEPTION: For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable
or noncombustible liquid highly toxic materials, see Sec. 80.109.
8. ALSO, page 354, Sec. 80.314(a) Indoor Storage, Item 1: Add an
Exception after the paragraph as follows:
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EXCEPTION: For retail display of non-flammable solid and non-flammable
or noncombustible liquid corrosive materials, see Sec. 80.109.
9. ALSO, page 355 Sec. 80.315(a) Indoor Storage, Item 1: Add an
Exception after the paragraph as follows.
EXCEPTION: For retail display of non-flammable solid and noncombustible
or non-flammable liquid or other health hazard materials, see Sec. 80.109.
Sec. 80.101: Add 2 new Exceptions (Exceptions 3. and 4. ) after Exception
2. as follows:
3. The aggregate quantity of non-flammable solid and non-flammable or
noncombustible liquid hazardous materials permitted within a single control
area of a Group B, Division 2 retail sales occupancy may exceed the exempt
amounts specified in Division III, Tables 80.306-A, 80.309-A, 80.310-A,
80.312-A, 80.314-A and 80.315-A. The maximum allowable quantity in pounds or
gallons permitted within a single control area of a retail sales occupancy
shall be the amount obtained by multiplying the exempt amount specified in the
Division III exempt amount tables by the following density factor, and then
multiplying that product by the square footage of the area. The maximum
aggregate floor area for hazardous material retail display or storage over
which the density factor may be applied shall not exceed 1,500 square feet per
control area.
Hazard Classification Density Factor
Physical Hazards
Class 4 NOT PERMITTED
Class 3 0.075
Class 2 0.006
Class 1 0.003
Health Hazards
All 0.0013
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The area of storage or display shall also ccrnply with the following
requirements:
:
(a) Display of solids shall not exceed 200 pounds per square foot
of floor area actually occupied by the solid merchandise.
(b) Display of liquids shall not exceed 20 gallons per square foot
of floor area actually occupied by the liquid Merchandise-
(c) Display height shall not exceed 6 feet.
(d) Irxiividual containers less than 5 gallons or less than 25
pounds shall be stored on pallets, racks or shelves.
(e) Storage racks and shelves shall be in aocordanoe with the
provisions of Sec. 80.301 M.
(f) Containers shall be approved for the use intended.
(g) Irxiividual containers shall not exceed 100 pounds or 5 gallons
capacity-
(h) Incompatible materials shall be separated in aoeordanoe with
the provisions of Sec. 80.301(n).
(i) Floors shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sec.
80.301(z).
(j) Aisles 4 feet in width shall be maintained on 3 sides of the
display area.
(k) Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accordance
with the provisions of Sec. 80.104(e).
4. A maximum quantity of 200 pounds of solid or 20 gallons of liquid
Class 3 oxidizers may be permitted in I, M and R occupancies, when such
materials are necessary for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment.
The oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in a manner approved
by the Chief.
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ALSO, Table 80.306-A: Delete Class 3 oxidizers from Footnotes 1 and 2 as
follows:
1No exempt amounts of Class 4 oxidizers are permitted in Group R
occupancies or offices or retail sales portions of Group B occupancies.
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2No exempt amounts of Class 4 oxidizers are permitted in Group A, E, I or
M occupancies or in classrooms of Group B occupancies unless storage is within
a hazardous material storage cabinet containing no other storage.
Section 18.44.200 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Abatement
procedures for cleaning real property is repealed.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon the date
of its first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this
7th day of March 1989.
CHKIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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CITY/RE 2R
Transmitted to the Mayor on March 8, 1989
Mayor' s Action: XX Approved. Vetoed.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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(SEAL)
Bill No. 9 of 1989.
Published:--M-a—rcE 15, 1989
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