Memo 2nd Reading Ordinance 91-700CITY OF HOPKINS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 1991
TO: City Council
FROM: George Magdal
SUBJECT: Second reading of ordinance number 91 -700 adopting the
latest edition of the State Fire code.
Attached is ordinance #91 -700.
Since the first reading of this ordinance the following changes
have been made:
1. Section 905.03 has been revised as follows:
905.03 Bulk storage of hazardous materials prohibited. Bulk
storage of above ground flammable or combustible liquids,
liquefied petroleum gases or other hazardous materials shall be
prohibited within the city. Bulk storage of explosives or
blasting agents above or below ground shall be prohibited within
the city.
The absence of the words "above ground" was a oversight
from my re- writing of this section.
2. The last sentences in 905.07 and 905.08 have been corrected
to reflect the actual method used to set fees.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve second
reading of ordinance number 91 -700 an ordinance amending section
905 of the Hopkins City code and adopting the latest edition of
the State Fire code.
Ordinance No. 91 -700
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS AMENDING
SECTION 905 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Hopkins as follows:
SECTION 1. That Hopkins City Code is amended by deleting Section 905
in its entirety and adding a new section 905 to read as follows:
Section 905 - Fire Prevention Code
905.01 Codes adopted by reference. The Minnesota Uniform Fire
Code, as adopted by the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes chapter 299F.011, including all of
the amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted and
published from time to time by the Minnesota Commissioner of Public
Safety, through the Fire Marshal Division is hereby adopted by
reference.
905.02 Automatic fire extinguishing systems. An automatic
fire sprinkler system or its equivalent as determined by the Chief
shall be installed in all buildings, except one and two family
dwellings and their accessories, as defined in Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code Section 9.104 located east and south of the existing
Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority right -of -way that enters
Hopkins in the northeast limits with the City of St. Louis Park and
exits from Hopkins in the southwest limits with the City of
Minnetonka.
905.03 Bulk storage of hazardous materials prohibited. Bulk
storage of above ground flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied
petroleum gases or other hazardous materials shall be prohibited
within the city. Bulk storage of explosives or blasting agents,
above or below ground shall be prohibited within the city.
905.04 Premises identification. Subd. 1. Unit or room
directional identification. Directional signs shall be provided in
buildings designated by the Chief at central floor locations to
clearly show the direction to the unit or room. Such signs shall
also be placed at hallway intersections. Lettering shall be plainly
visible and have a contrasting background.
Subd. 2. Unit or room identification. Each unit or room shall
be numbered or lettered with identification plainly visible in the
corridor. Such identification shall have a contrasting background.
905.05 Violation. It is unlawful for a person to
violate or fail to comply with the provisions of this code, or to
fail to construct in compliance with the terms and conditions or
specification of plans submitted and approved by the city or any
certificates or permits issued for such purpose from which no
appeal has been taken. The imposition of one penalty for any
violation shall not excuse the violation or be construed as a permit
to continue. All such persons shall be required to correct or remedy
such violation or defects within a reasonable time to be established
in writing by the Chief. Each day that such prohibited conditions
are maintained is a separate offense.
905.06 Liability for Violations. When an inspection reveals
violations of this Code, the Chief shall issue a Violation Notice to
the occupant of the premises or the owner, or both. The Violation
Notice shall be served in the manner specified in the Minnesota
Uniform Fire Code. Correction of all violations listed on the
Violation Notice is the responsibility of the party or parties
receiving the notice. Failure to correct any violation described in
the Violation Notice on or before the deadline stated therein shall
constitute a misdemeanor by the occupant and by the owner to whom
the Violation Notice was issued.
905.07 Fee for Additional Fire Inspections. No fee shall be
charged for the initial follow up inspection to determine if a
property owner or occupant has complied with a Violation Notice. If
the owner or occupant has not complied, there shall be a fee imposed
for each additional fire inspection required to establish that the
Violation Notice has been complied with. Such fee may be collected
from either the owner or the occupant to whom the Violation Notice
was issued. The fee shall be in an amount established by Council
Resolution.
905.08 Fee for Mandatory Fire Inspections. A fee shall be
charged for fire inspections conducted because of a request from the
business itself or an outside agency. This fee will not apply to
complaints on specific hazards. Such fee shall be collected from
either the owner or the occupant who needs the inspection. The fee
shall be in an amount established by Council Resolution
First Reading: November 19, 1991
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor