§ 94.20 OPERATIONS AT FIRES OR OTHER EMERGENCIES

(A) The Fire Chief and his authorized representatives, in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life and/or property or any part thereof, shall have the power and authority to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations or of taking any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of their duty. In the exercise of such power, the Fire Chief may prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaching the scene and may remove or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene any vehicle, vessel or thing which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department.

(B) The Chief or other officer of the fire department in charge at the scene of an emergency shall have the authority to place ropes, guards, barricades or other obstructions across any street, alley, place or private property in the vicinity of such operation so as to prevent accidents or interference with the lawful efforts of the fire department to manage and control the situation and to handle fire apparatus.

(C) Any person who obstructs the fire department in connection with extinguishing any fire, or other emergency, or disobeys any lawful command of the Fire Chief or officer of the fire department who may be in charge at such a scene, or any part thereof, or any police officer assisting the fire department, shall be in violation hereof and subject to the penalties provided in IC 35-44-4.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

Statutory reference:

Interference with a firefighter, see IC 35-44-4

§ 94.19 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and maintained in all occupancies, except one and two family dwellings, as set forth in the IFC (675 IAC 22-2.2-3) latest edition of N.F.P.A. Standard 10.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.18 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES

No owner, occupant, manager or agent shall place or keep any post, fence, wall, trees, plants or any obstruction of any kind near any fire hydrant, fire department connection or fire protection control valve that would prevent such equipment from being immediately discernible or in any other manner to deter or hinder the fire department from gaining immediate access to said equipment.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.17 ON-SITE FIRE PROTECTION - FIRE HYDRANTS

(A) All private fire hydrants shall be installed and maintained as set forth in the latest edition of NFPA Standard No. 24. In the determination of location and spacing of hydrants the IFC (675 IAC 22) appendix III-B shall be used as a guide. The proposed location of private fire hydrants to supply the required fire flow (IFC (675 IAC 22)) shall be approved by the Fire Department.

(B) Whenever the provisions of this section require the installation of a fire hydrant whether on public or private property, such hydrant shall meet the standards established by the City of Fort Wayne City Utilities Water Maintenance Department to insure compatibility.

(Ord. G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)

§ 94.16 ON-SITE FIRE PROTECTION - WATER SUPPLY

(A) All Class 1 buildings (as defined in 675 IAC 12-6) or portions of Class 1 buildings hereafter constructed shall be provided with a water supply capable of providing the required fire flow for fire-fighting purposes for a minimum period of two hours. The water supply shall be from a source as set forth in § 903.2 of the IFC (675 IAC 22). In setting the requirements for fire flow, the Code Enforcement Chief may use the IFC (675 IAC 22) appendix III-A as a guide.

(Ord G-28-99, passed 12-28-99)