Subdivision V. - Ventilation and Fire Prevention
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
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--- (8) --- Cross reference— Fire prevention, ch. 5.
Sec. 4-386. - Compliance with requirements of this subdivision.#
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit to be occupied by another any nonresidential structure which does not comply with the requirements of this subdivision.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-386)
Sec. 4-387. - Air conditioning.#
This section shall apply to all air conditioners operated totally or in part on the exterior of premises. Any noise resulting from the operation of exterior air conditioners which radiates more than 100 feet from the air conditioners shall be deemed a nuisance. All exterior air conditioners which are installed and operated directly over a public sidewalk shall be equipped with proper devices for the prevention of condensation drainage upon the sidewalk. No window air conditioners installed over the public sidewalk within ten feet above grade shall extend more than 12 inches on or above such public sidewalk. In alleyways and thoroughfares, no window air conditioners shall extend more than 12 inches on or above such alleyway or thoroughfare within 14 feet above the grade. All air conditioners shall be maintained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-387)
Sec. 4-388. - Ventilation generally.#
Natural or artificial means of ventilation shall be provided to insure a comfortable and healthful atmosphere throughout the establishment. In all cases where any process is permitted and where injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists are evolved by such process, local exhaust ventilation shall be provided to remove the contaminating agent at the source of its evolution so that it is not allowed to permeate the general atmosphere of the workroom. Each ventilating device shall be equipped with an antipollution device as required by state antipollution laws. All such devices must meet the approval of the state antipollution inspectors.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-388)
Sec. 4-389. - Exhaust vents.#
No person shall construct, maintain or operate pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers discharging gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes so as to discharge directly upon the property of another, provided that such discharge shall be permitted into a public alley or street when the regulations promulgated by the chief inspector are met.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-389)
Sec. 4-390. - Compliance with certain fire codes required; fire extinguishers.#
(a)
All uses of nonresidential buildings must meet the standards of the fire safety requirements set by the city BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code and the state fire safety code.
(b)
All structures with 2,500 square feet of floor space shall be provided with at least one 2½-gallon capacity chemical or water type fire extinguisher bearing the label of the Underwriters Laboratory, and an additional extinguisher shall be provided for each additional 2,500 square feet of floor space. Such extinguishers shall be hung at a convenient height in places accessible from within the structure for emergency at all times. All extinguishers shall be examined annually and recharged as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standards Pamphlet No. 10, published June, 1961, as amended.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-390)
Sec. 4-391. - Aisle space and exits.#
(a)
In all nonresidential structures used for retail or wholesale business displaying wares to the public on fixtures, counters, tables or similar means, the minimum aisle space between such display devices shall be not less than 44 inches and shall meet the requirements of the BOCA Building Code, section 612.0.
(b)
In all nonresidential structures there shall be provided proper means of exit from each floor or occupancy. The number and width of such exits shall meet the requirements of the BOCA Building Code, section 611.0.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-391)
Sec. 4-392. - Storage of flammable liquids.#
All paints, varnish and other flammable liquids in unsealed cans, when kept within the building, shall be stored in a safe manner according to the requirements of the fire prevention code.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-392)
Sec. 4-393. - Firestopping.#
Firestopping shall be designed and constructed to close all concealed draft openings and to form effectual fire barriers against the spread of fire between stories of every building and in all open structural spaces therein.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-393)