§ 25-2-1219. FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS.

(A)

Liquefied petroleum gases may not be stored or dispensed in a mobile home park unless they are handled and stored in compliance with the requirements of applicable city codes.

(B)

Gasoline, fuel oil or other flammable liquids may not be stored or dispensed in a park unless they are handled and stored in compliance with the requirements of the city fire code.

(C)

Approaches to mobile homes shall be kept clear.

(D)

The owner or licensee shall instruct the park staff in the use of the fire protection equipment in the park and in their specific duties in the event of fire.

(E)

Water supply facilities for Fire Department operations shall be connected to the city public water supply system unless the council grants a special exception to use a private water supply system. If a private supply is used for service to the park, the private supply must be adequate for both domestic requirements and for fire fighting requirements established by the City. The Fire Chief shall determine the adequacy of the water supply for fire fighting requirements. A park owner or licensee may not use a private water supply unless it has sufficient volume and pressure to assure that the city water supply will not be required for fire fighting.

(F)

A park owner or licensee shall provide standard city fire hydrants located within 500 feet of all mobile home spaces, measured along the driveways and streets. The fire hydrants are subject to periodic inspection by the City Fire Department. A park owner or licensee shall immediately notify the City Fire Department of a fire hydrant in need of repair.

(G)

A park owner or licensee shall provide an adequate system for the collection and safe disposal of rubbish that is approved by the Fire Chief and the Health Authority.

(H)

A park owner or licensee shall maintain the entire area of the park free of dry bush, leaves, and weeds.

Source: Section 13-2-954; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.