Chapter 78 — Fire Prevention and Protection

Sec. 78-2. Placing trash or obstruction in front of firehouse.

It shall be unlawful for any person willfully and knowingly to put any trash or other obstruction in front of any firehouse. (Code 1977, § 11-3030)

Secs. 78-3, 78-4. Reserved.

Sec. 78-5. Additional qualifications of fire chief; functions and duties of fire and rescue department.

Secs. 78-6—78-25. Reserved.

ARTICLE II. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE*

Sec. 78-26. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Department means the department of fire and rescue. (Ord. No. 2004-74, § 2, 10-20-04)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 78-27. Application of article.

This article shall apply to all persons employed as firefighters by the department and to all future officers and employees of the department. (Code 1977, § 11-3001(a))

Sec. 78-28. Assignment of certain positions without competitive examination; removal or transfer of certain persons.

Charter reference—Department of fire, app. IV, §§ 1(e), 21 et seq.

Cross references—Departments, § 2-301 et seq.; personnel, ch. 114; police and fire promotions, § 114-226 et seq.

Related laws reference—Firefighters pensions, § 6-366 et seq.

State law references—Local fire departments, O.C.G.A. § 25-3-1 et seq.; firefighter standards and training, O.C.G.A. § 25-4-1 et seq.

battalion chief, assistant chief or deputy chief. Such person shall be notified in writing of the removal or transfer. (Code 1977, § 11-3001(b))

Sec. 78-29. Assistance to fire chief by other city officers and employees.

It shall be the duty of all city officers and employees to aid in all proper ways in carrying out this article and such rules and regulations as may, from time to time, be prescribed by the fire chief under this article and to afford the fire chief or designee all reasonable facilities and assistance to inspect all books, papers, documents and accounts applying or in any way appertaining to any and all officers, places, positions and employments subject to civil service. (Code 1977, § 11-3003)

Sec. 78-30. Hearings and investigations before fire chief.

All hearings and investigations before the fire chief or the fire chief's designee shall be governed by this article and by rules of practice and procedure to be adopted by the fire chief, and in the conduct thereof neither the fire chief nor the fire chief's designee shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence. No informality in any proceedings or hearing or in the manner of taking testimony before the fire chief or the fire chief's designee shall invalidate any order, decision, rule or regulation made, approved or confirmed by the fire chief. (Code 1977, § 11-3004)

Sec. 78-31. Uniforms for personnel.

Sec. 78-32. Appointment of firefighting personnel to special duty during a period of temporary disability.

The fire chief may, with the approval of the chief financial officer, appoint firefighting personnel, who have been temporarily disabled due to injuries received in the line of duty, to special duty within the department for a period not to exceed six months. This appointment shall be contingent upon the ability of the employee to perform service other than firefighting, on a full-time basis in another area of the department, and upon the disability of the employee, during this period, being diagnosed as a temporary disability by a qualified physician. The period of special duty may be extended after six months upon approval of the chief financial officer. Salaries for these employees shall be paid from a special appropriation account established by the chief financial officer for that purpose. (Code 1977, § 11-3010)

Sec. 78-33. Probationary period for fire recruits.

Any person selected as a fire recruit shall be duly notified and, upon accepting and reporting for duty, shall be appointed for a probationary period that shall commence upon appointment and continue until six months after the completion of the required training at the fire academy. If the conduct and efficiency shall at any time during the probationary period be unsatisfactory to the fire chief or the fire chief's designee, the person shall be notified in writing, relieved from duty and the person's name stricken from the list. If the person's services during this probationary period have been satisfactory to the fire chief, the person shall be so notified in writing and the person's name placed on the list of regular firefighters. (Code 1977, § 11-3011)

Sec. 78-34. Authority to cut wires.

The fire chief or other authority acting under the fire chief is authorized to cut any wires, electric or otherwise, which shall be deemed necessary to preserve life or property without incurring any liability on the part of the city therefor. (Code 1977, § 11-3006)

Sec. 78-35. Unauthorized use of uniforms.

It shall be unlawful for any person, without authority, to wear the uniform or any distinctive part thereof or anything similar to a distinctive part thereof, which has been designed and approved by the uniform committee of the department of fire and rescue. (Code 1977, § 11-3009; Ord. No. 2004-74, § 2, 10-20-04)

Sec. 78-36. Firefighter's Mediation Act.

The State Firefighter's Mediation Act (O.C.G.A. § 25-5-1, et seq.) and all rights and privileges provided therein shall be applicable within the City of Atlanta. (Ord. No. 2021-51(21-O-0661), §§ 1, 2, 10-27-21)

Secs. 78-37—78-55. Reserved.

ARTICLE III. FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS*

Sec. 78-56. State safety fire rules and regulations adopted.

*Charter reference—General fire safety powers, app. I(24).

Cross references—Approval required for permit for theater or assembly hall using electricity, § 14-4; approval of carnivals, sideshows and similar exhibitions, § 14-7; fire protection requirements for tent shows, § 14-12; fire protec-The rules and regulations promulgated for the prevention and destruction of life and property by fire, explosion and related hazards in this state by the state safety fire commissioner, under authority of the powers vested in and duties imposed upon the state safety fire commissioner by O.C.G.A., title 25, chapter 2, (O.C.G.A. § 252-1 et seq.) are adopted as the rules and regulations of the city. The rules and regulations of such statute shall govern inspections made for the purpose of eliminating fire hazards in the city.

The city also adopts all amendments, which the safety fire commissioner for the state may make from time to time to the rules and regulations promulgated by that office unless such amendments are specifically excluded or superseded by this Code. (Code 1977, § 8-2002; Ord. No. 1998-69, § 1, 10-13-98)

Charter reference—Adoption of standard codes of technical regulations by reference, § 2-404.

State law reference—Adoption of codes by reference, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, ¶ III(a)(12).

Sec. 78-57. Fire prevention code adopted, incorporated by reference; amendments.

Land development code reference—Building regulations, § 8-2001 et seq.

State law references—Fire safety standards, O.C.G.A. § 25-1-1 et seq.; application of fire codes to existing buildings, O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-200 et seq., 25-2-14.1.

are altered, amended or repealed in this article, is incorporated in this article by reference as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Atlanta.

"104.6.3 Fire Records. The chief of the fire rescue department shall keep in the office of the fire safety division a record of all fires and all facts concerning the same, including statistics as to the extent of such fires and the damage caused thereby, and whether such losses are covered by insurance, and if so, in what amount. Such records shall be made daily from the reports made by the fire department officers and inspectors. All such records shall be public."

"104.9 Alternative materials and methods. The fire chief or his designee (fire marshal) shall have the power to accept use of alternative materials or alternative methods of construction upon application in writing by the owner or lessee or his/her duly authorized agent when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the Code. The fire chief shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate. The approved alternate shall be at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the Code in quality, fire resistance, durability and safety. The particulars of such alternate when granted shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant."

"104.9.3 New material processes, or occupancies which may require permits. The chief of the fire rescue department and the fire marshal shall determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, that new materials, processes, or occupancies shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said code. The fire marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested persons."

"105.4 Construction Plans Approval. It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, or alter any commercial building without construction documents approval by the fire chief or his designee for fire department accessibility, fire hydrant requirements, Life Safety Code requirements for assembly occupancies and flammable and combustible liquid tank installations, Fire Alarms Systems and Emergency Responder Radio Coverage."

"105.6.8 Compressed gases. A permit shall be required for the storage, handling, or use at normal temperature and pressure of more than 200 cubic feet of flammable compressed gas or 6,000 cubic feet of nonflammable compressed gas."

"105.6.25 Lumber yards, woodworking plants and or any other type of wood working operations an operational permit is required. No person shall store in excess of 50,000 board feet of lumber without a permit."

"105.6.27 LP (Liquid Propane) Gas. No person shall install or maintain any LP Gas container without a permit. Where a single container or the aggregate of interconnected containers is over 200gallon water capacity, the installer shall submit plans to the fire official. A permit shall not be required for the installation or maintenance of portable containers of less than 120-gallon water capacity.

EXCEPTION: A permit shall not be required for individual containers with a 500-gallon water capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R-3, which are located outside the Fire District as outlined in Section 8-2074 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances."

Section 105.6.30 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors.

"Section 105.6.31. Motor fuel-dispensing facilities prohibited areas. No person shall use any public way, street, alley, or portion of an airport ramp, or apron as a place of business for the purpose of repair, maintenance, or service of any motor vehicle, marine or fleet motor fueldispensing facilities therein."

"105.6.32 Open Burning. The burning of construction debris, organic debris from stumps, branches, and other land clearing efforts and any and all other outdoor burning, other than Cooking Fires and Recreational Fire Pits are prohibited within the city limits."

Section 105.6.40 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material.

"Section 105.6.43 Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities. No person shall use any building, shed or enclosure as a place of business for purpose of repair, maintenance or service of any motor vehicle, marine or fleet motor fueldispensing facilities therein, without a permit."

"Section 105.6.51 Fire Inspection and Operational Permit Fees.

In addition to the annual fees described in city ordinance § 105.6.51, a $25.00 processing fee shall be charged.

These fees shall not apply to structures that are exempt pursuant to O.C.G.A. 25-2-12 (2).

Permit approvals subject to site inspection. The minimum fee for any activity not listed shall be $50.00.

Permit Classification Aircraft hanger Auto tire rebuilding Auto wrecking yard Junkyard Waste material handling Bowling pin refinishing and lane resurfacing Combustible fibers Compressed gases Dry cleaning Explosive dust operations Minimum Basis of Determining Fee Fee $66.00 per hanger (permit is not $66.00 required for residential aircraft hang-ers)

$22.00 per buffing machine $22.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $132.00 $132.00 $42.00 $42.00 Maximum Fee $132.00 $180.00 $66.00 $66.00 $132.00 $42.00 100—500 cubic feet-$22.00; 500+ $22.00 cubic feet $13.00 per 1,000 cubic feet (Permit is not required for storage of less than 100 cubic feet.)

Flammable: 200—1,000 cubic feet- $22.00 $22.00; 1,000+ cubic feet-$13.00 per $18.00 1,000 cubic feet. Nonflammable:

6,000—10,000 cubic feet-$18.00; 10,000+ cubic feet-$13.00 per 1,000 cubic feet. (Permit not required for less than 200 cubic feet of flam-mable gas or 6,000 cubic feet of nonflammable gas.)

Type II: $35.00 per machine utiliz- $35.00 ing Class II flammable Type III: $35.00 per machine utiliz- $35.00 ing 140 degrees F. liquids Type IV: $35.00 per machine utiliz- $35.00 ing nonflammable liquids $114.00 $114.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $114.00 Minimum Permit Classification Basis of Determining Fee Fee Explosive/blasting agents $90.00 $90.00 Blasting permits $90.00 (per location) city wide permit $90.00 $156.00 Flammable finishes Dip tanks—$42.00 per tank $42.00 Spray booths—$42.00 per booth not $42.00 exceeding 25 sq. ft.

$66.00 per booth in excess of 25 sq. $66.00 ft.

Flow coat operations $66.00 Electrostatic spraying $66.00 Auto undercoating $66.00 Power coating $66.00 Organic peroxides coating $66.00 Duel component coating $66.00 Flammable and combustible liquids Plan review-Tank removal and Instal- $66.00 lation A/G and U/G;

Flammable and combustible liquids Tank storage: $0.36 per gallon of $60.00 (R) flammable liquid or combustible liquid.

Drum storage $42.00 Storage cans $42.00 Other forms of combustible/flam- $42.00 mable liquid storage Fruit ripening process $42.00 $42.00 Fumigation/toxic thermal $42.00 (per location) city wide permit- $42.00 insecticidal fogging $114.00 Garage repair 42.00, plus $22.00 if permit is to $42.00 include welding operation Hazardous chemicals Corrosives:55—110 gallons-$22.00; $22.00 110-500 gallons-$42.00; 500+ gallons-$66.00 Oxidizing materials: 500-1,000 $42.00 pounds-$42.00; 1,000+ pounds-$66.00 Organic peroxides; 10-50 pounds $22.00 $22.00; 50—100 pounds-$42.00; 100+ pounds-$66.00 Ammonium nitrate (fertilizer): 1,000+ $66.00 pounds Highly toxic material and gases $66.00 Radioactive materials—$66.00 for $66.00 any amount in excess sealed source or more than 1 milli curie radium or other radioactive material in a sealed source, or where license is required.

LPG or LNG (R)

Plan review for installation $66.00 Maximum Fee $90.00 $156.00 $222.00 $222.00 $222.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $500.00 $42.00 $42.00 $42.00 $42.00 $114.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 Permit Classification Lumberyards Woodworking plants Magnesium Oil burner Ovens Places of public assembly (NR)

Places of public assembly special hazard building and structures (R) Places of public assembly Site development Combustible Material Matches Mechanical refrigeration Tar Kettle Tent/carnival (NR)

Minimum Basis of Determining Fee Fee Tank storage: $0.36 per pound per $60.00 square inch (PSI) of LP or LNG liquid $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 $66.00 Permit required for 10 pounds per $42.00 day or greater Permit required for fuel oil burners $42.00 utilizing in excess of 25 gallons inside the building; 60 Industrial baking $22.00 per oven $22.00 Industrial drying $30.00 per oven $30.00 Plan review to include: Trade shows, $79.00 exhibitions, displays, contests, etc.

Note: Fees required for each individual set of plans includes site inspection. Activity not allowed in non-permitted facilities Buildings presenting special hazards $50.00 to persons on property per O.C.G.A.

25-2-13 Places of public permit for occupant $42.00 load-$42.00 plus $0.42 per area permit-ted Plan review $50.00 2,500—5,000 cubic feet—$42.00; $42.00 5,000+ cubic feet—$22.00 per 1,000 cubic feet. (Permit not required for less than 2,500 cubic feet of combustible material)

Manufacturing $66.00 Storage: 25—100 pounds-$22.00; $22.00 100+ pounds-$42.00 Refrigeration unit or system contain- $42.00 ing more than 20 pounds of refriger-ant excluding air conditioning units or systems Per location-$42.00 city wide permit- $42.00 $114.00 Per location:

200 up to 400 sq. ft. = $50.00 401—1,500 sq. ft. = $100.00 1,501—3,000 sq. ft. = $150.00 3,001—6,000 sq. ft. = $200.00 6,001—9,000 sq. ft. = $250.00 Maximum Fee $500.00 $66.00 $66.00 $42.00 $42.00 $132.00 $222.00 $79.00 $50.00 $222.00 = 528 persons; eliminate maximum restriction $50.00 $42.00 $66.00 $42.00 $42.00 $114.00 Permit Classification Welding High piled combustible stock Organic coating Minimum Basis of Determining Fee Fee More than 9,001 sq. ft. = $300.00 $42.00 $42.00 1,500-5,000 cu. ft.—$42.00; 5,000+ $42.00 cu. ft.-$22.00 per 1,000 cu. ft. (permit is not required for less than 2,500 cu.

ft.)

$66.00 $66.00 Maximum Fee $42.00 $114.00 $66.00 ** (R)=Renewable (NR)=Non-Renewable

"108.7 Maintenance of exit ways in public assembly occupancies. Every aisle shall lead to an exit door or to a cross aisle running parallel to the seats and leading directly to an exit and shall not be obstructed by persons, chairs, tables, or any objects."

"108.8 Public Assembly Occupant Load Accountability.

beyond that number of persons previously approved by the fire chief, or his designee.

ability acceptable to the fire official, shall be utilized to meet the requirement of section 107.7.4.

"Section 109 Appeals. Whenever the fire marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the fire marshal to the fire chief or his designee within five days of the fire marshal's decision. The fire chief shall respond in writing within ten days."

"110.4 Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate any provisions of the Code, or fail to comply with this or any other provisions made there under, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted or approved there under, or any certificate or permit issued there under, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed by a court of competent Jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severely, for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, being guilty of an offense, punishable by a fine of not less than $500.00 for the first offense, not less than $1,000.00 for the second offense, and not less than $1,500.00 for the third offense. The maximum fine shall be $5,000.00. All fines may carry imprisonment of not more than six months, or work on the public streets or public works of the city for not more than six months, or by any one or more of these punishments. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse a violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense."

FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. Whenever the words fire code official is used in the International Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the fire marshal or a duly authorized representative(s).

ASPHALT/TAR KETTLE or ROOFING KETTLE shall mean any portable equipment either with or without wheels, or any portable fueled heating devices such as, but not limited to MAPP, Butane, and LP- Gas fueled torches, used for heating tar, pitch, asphalt, or other similar substance for application or the repair of roofs, floors, pipes, or other objects.

"Section 303 Asphalt/Tar Kettles.

EXCEPTION: Containers properly insulated from heat or flames are allowed to be within two feet (610mm) of the burner."

"307.4.3.1 Fire Pit.

"311.5 Placards.

Any building or structure determined to be unsafe, shall be placarded. This structure has been determined by the fire marshal of the City of Atlanta to be dangerous, unsafe, unsound and unfit for human habitation or occupancy and in violation of City of the Atlanta Fire Prevention Code and/or the Atlanta Housing Code or Commercial Institutional and Industrial Building Maintenance Code. The fire marshal shall notify the owner, operator or agent of the property by certified mail, return receipt requested, to his/her last known address that the building has been placarded and the reason therefore.

and maximum of 0.5-inch stroke. All lettering on the placard shall be white reflective.

WARNING!

BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL, THIS STRUCTURE IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE.

SECTION 78-57 OF THE ATLANTA FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

WARNING!

BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL, THIS STRUCTURE IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE.

SECTION 78-57 OF THE ATLANTA FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon this property other than an authorized governmental licensee, the owner or his designated agent or contractor (upon written verification). It shall also be unlawful to occupy or to allow the occupancy of this property until rendered fit for human habitation or occupancy in a manner satisfactory to and approved by the bureau of buildings and/or the bureau of code compliance. Mutilation, unauthorized removal or defacing of this placard shall be an offense punishable by fine and/or imprisonment."

"403.12.1 Fire watch personnel. Whenever in the opinion of the fire chief or his designee it is essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity, the owner, agent, or lessee shall, at his expense, employ one or more experienced firefighters employed by Atlanta Fire Rescue Department as required and approved by the chief to be on duty at such place. Said firefighters shall be subject to the chief's orders at all times when so employed, and shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the time such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each such activity, said firefighter shall inspect the fire appliances provided to see that they are in proper place and in proper working order and shall keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress and other hazards during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur and assist in the evacuation of the public from structures. The firefighters shall not be required or permitted while on duty to perform any other duties than those herein specified."

"404.1.1 Approved Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan. An approved fire and evacuation plan shall be prepared and maintained and comply with Sections 404.2. Through 404.4.1"

"403.12.3.4 Crowd Manager Certification. Each qualified crowd manager supervisor shall be required to carry on his/her person an identification card issued by Atlanta Fire Rescue Department certifying his/her minimum training in life and fire safety."

"503.3.1 A fire department access sign shall be installed at all required secondary fire department access points of a property. The sign shall state: Fire Dept. Access, name of the business/property, property address, and emergency contact information."

PROPER FIRE DEPT. ACCESS SIGNAGE INSTALLATION*

"Section 505 Fire Department Address Guide for All Properties.

Street address shall be a minimum 12-inch high numbers with a twoinch stroke with contrasting background.

Building numbers shall be:

Apartment spread numbers/ corridor spread numbers shall be:

Apartment numbers shall be a minimum four-inch high numbers with a 5/8inch stroke with contrasting background and visible from access road.

24-inch high numbers with a four-inch stroke with contrasting background. (b) Address must be visible from all access directions.

Shopping centers, high rise buildings and other applications address numbers shall be:

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Addresses installed on a marquee or monument located next to the street will require numbers 12 inches high by two-inch brush stroke to be located a minimum of three feet above grade. Numbers shall contrast with the background.

via the City of Atlanta Building Department's plan submission process.

The number of buildings in the complex shall determine the dimensions of the directory.

Framing materials shall not encroach upon the face to the directory by more than one and one-half inches. Stanchions or supports shall not be included in the required size of the directory.

The directory shall be protected against vandalism and disfigurement by a clear polycarbon-ate cover, with a minimum oneeighth inch thickness, sealed to protect from weather.

Address directories shall be internally illuminated utilizing white light. The directory must be illuminated from dusk to dawn.

All depictions must be clear, easily understood and legible at a distance of eight feet. The directory shall depict structures, building numbers, units, apartment space numbers, tennis courts, swimming pools, canals, waterfronts, driveways, streets, laundry rooms, fire hydrants, and other areas determined by the chief.

¢ 5. Fire hydrants shall be a -inch diameter black circle filled with a translucent yellow center. The abbreviation "HYD" must be affixed by the location of the hydrant on the directory.

The directory shall be installed on the occupancy's property and at the location approved by the chief as follows:

Information such as advertising or additional artwork shall not be allowed on the address directory.

Hydrants that are located in a public right-of-way or on city property are ultimately the responsibility of the city. Hydrants that are located on private property are the responsibility of the property owner and shall be painted RED.

"507.5.4.1 No person shall stop, park, or leave any vehicle within a 15-foot radius of a fire hydrant."

"901.6.2.3 Medical First Aid Equipment Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

"912.2.1.1 A fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of a fire department connection (FDC) and or Standpipe connection on all new commercial construction.

water connections: fire department, standpipe, sprinkler, test header, or a fire hydrant on all new commercial construction.

EXCEPTION: The separation distance shall be reduced to ten feet when the transformer is separated by a noncombustible six-foot high wall on three sides, with the open side facing away from the water supply and or connection. A minimum three-foot clearance shall be provided between the transformer and the non- combustible wall on all sides, for maintenance, inspection, and testing functions."

912.2.1.3 ? All fire department connections (FDCs) shall be clearly labeled in durable, weather-resistant signage or placards indicating the floor or area of the building to which the connection supplies water. Such labeling shall be affixed after construction and maintained in good, legible condition at all times."

"1031.3.3 Exit Doors. During the period of occupancy, no exit door shall be locked, bolted or otherwise fastened or obstructed by any means so that the door cannot be opened from the inside by the use of: a latch, knob, or by direct pressure applied to the door or to a panic release device.

The use of a hold open device on an exit door(s) shall not be used, unless the hold open device is tied directly into the building's fire alarm system. The hold open device shall automatically release the exit door(s) upon activation of the building's fire alarm system."

"2006.5.3 Training. Aircraft refueler apparatus shall be attended and operated only by persons instructed in methods of proper use and operation and who are qualified to use such refueler apparatus in accordance with minimum safety requirements. Each qualified operator shall be required to carry on his/her person an identification card issued by Atlanta Fire Rescue Department certifying his/her minimum training in fire safety."

sure of the operator. Removal of the operator's hand pressure shall cause an immediate cessation of the flow of fuel.

"2006.5.6 Leaving Fueling Vehicles Unattended. The driver, operator or attendant of a fueling apparatus shall not leave the fueling apparatus unattended, while it is connected to the aircraft, ground support equipment or the hydrant fueling system. The connection of a fueling apparatus to an aircraft, ground support equipment or the hydrant fueling system shall be considered as fueling process."

"2803.3 Waste Removal. Saw mills, planning mills and other woodworking plants shall be equipped with refuse removal systems which will collect and remove sawdust and shavings as produced. Blower and exhaust systems shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 91."

"SECTION 3316 Motorized Construction Equipment

"3501.2 Permits.

"3509.8 Hose and Hose connections. An approved listed flame arrester check valve shall be installed in every fuel gas hose not more than six inches (152mm) downstream from the point of connection to a cylinder or other fuel supply, preferably at the regulator. Any such flame arrester shall be approved for the specific gas used."

"5604.1.1 Prohibitions. The storage of explosive and blasting agents is prohibited within the fire limits as established by section 8-2074 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances except for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations; provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply to Wholesale and retail stocks of small arms ammunition, explosive bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges or explosive-actuated power tools in quantities involving less than 500 pounds of, explosive material."

"5704.2.9.5 Aboveground tanks inside of buildings.

"5704.2.9.6.1 Special requirements for aboveground tanks located outside of buildings. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground tanks located outside of buildings within the fire limits as established by Section 8-2074 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances shall be in accordance with the following regulations:

EXCEPTION: Aboveground storage tanks shall be permitted at new commercial construction sites within the fire limits as established by Section 8-2074 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances shall be in accordance with the following regula-tions:

"Section 5706.4 Bulk plants or terminals.

"6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the fire limits as established by section 8-2074 of Code of Ordinances, the aggregate capacity of any one installation for storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed 200 gallons water capacity; except that in particular installations this capacity may be altered at the discretion of the fire official, after considerations of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed tanks, and degree of private fire protection to be provided." (Code 1977, § 11-3091; Ord. No. 1992-42, § 2, 7-9-92; Ord. No. 1994-68, § 1, 12-9-94; Ord. No. 1998-69, § 2, 10-13-98; Ord. No. 2000-58, § 1, 10-24-00; Ord. No. 2002-15, § 1, 3-12-02; Ord. No. 2004-16, § 1, 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2004-76, 10-22-04; Ord. No. 2004-78, 10-22-04; Ord. No. 2008-26(08-O-0488), § 1, 4-28-08; Ord. No. 201051(10-O-1450), § 1, 9-16-10; Ord. No. 2013-02(12O-0397), § 1, 1-16-13; Ord. No. 2016-36(15-O1170), § 1, 6-24-15; Ord. No. 2017-01(16-O1701), § 1, 1-12-17; Ord. No. 2023-44 (23-O1632), § 1, 12-4-23; Ord. No. 2025-36(25-O1473), § 1, 10-6-25)

Charter reference—Adoption of standard codes of technical regulations by reference, § 2-404.

State law references—Adoption of codes by reference, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, ¶ III(a)(12); minimum required standards, O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-20(9)(B)(VIII), 8-2-25(a).

Sec. 78-58. Cooperation with state officials.

The fire marshal for the city, together with all other city officials, department heads and employees, shall lend their cooperation to the state safety fire commissioner, state fire marshal and deputies or assistants whenever called upon by the fire marshal or such state officials in the enforcement of O.C.G.A. tit. 25, ch. 2 (O.C.G.A. § 25-2-1 et seq.) and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. (Code 1977, § 11-3022)

Sec. 78-59. Fire prevention week; teaching of fire prevention.

The department shall prepare a tentative program for fire prevention week each year. It shall devise means of acquainting the personnel of institutions, as well as the public at large, with the teachings and practices of fire prevention. (Code 1977, § 11-3023)

Sec. 78-60. Smoke abatement.

It shall be unlawful to burn yard rubbish, leaves, dried trash, rubber, zinc, lead or sulfuric acid or any other substance which emits smoke or noxious or poison gases within the city limits. Any person in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in section 1-8. This excludes all large grubbing operations and the abatement of major storm debris where plans have been submitted and approved by the department of public works for the use of air curtain destructors, only in instances where chipping of the debris is not possible with chipping to be considered the city's priority. (Code 1977, § 11-3024)

Sec. 78-61. Obstructing fireplugs, cisterns.

It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct with building material or otherwise any cistern or fireplug, such as would obstruct approaches thereto by the department. No person shall place any post nearer than 18 inches to any fire hydrant. (Code 1977, § 11-3027)

Cross reference—Fire hydrants, § 154-91 et seq.

Sec. 78-62. Injury to or interference with fire alarm system.

It shall be unlawful for any person to injure, destroy or in any manner interfere with the electric fire alarm system of the city or with the batteries, boxes, stations, wires or other apparatus or appurtenances belonging thereto or used in connection therewith. (Code 1977, § 11-3029)

Sec. 78-63. Fire protection system for multifamily houses, trailer or mobile home camps, commercial properties.

Auto trailers, mobile homes or relocatable homes means vehicles designed to be used as homes or as living facilities which are movable or relocatable from one premises to another.

Commercial property means all property situated upon lots or plots of land within the city in which any type of business or warehousing is carried on or transacted.

Multifamily house, where located on any lot or plot of ground within the limits of the city, means a building designed for or occupied as a residence and having three or more dwelling units under one roof.

Owner of property means the owner of an apartment house project, trailer camp or commercial property who is declared to be any person who:

Person who controls the property means any person who acts in any regard for any person who has an interest in the property.

Trailer camp means any area used for the accommodation of two or more auto trailers, mobile homes or relocatable homes used as living facilities of two or more families, couples or any number of individuals.

All signs in place on the adoption date of this Code that complied with section 11-3032 of the 1977 edition of the Code of Ordinances, City of Atlanta, Georgia are ratified and confirmed.

Sec. 78-64. Supplemental fire and life safety provisions for new and existing hotels.

Corridor smoke detection and compartmentation system means an approved smoke detection system installed in public (exit access) corridors on typical floors. Such system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72E, but in no case shall smoke detectors be installed more than 30 feet on centers or more than 15 feet from any wall. The system shall be electrically interconnected to the building manual alarm system and in buildings seven stories or more in height shall have an annunciator panel located in an approved location to visually indicate the floor of actuation. Corridor compartmentation shall mean approved smoke partitions or doors in exit access corridors which divide such exit access corridors into at least two compartments. Doors used for compartmentation shall be of the swinging type having a fire protection rating of at least 20 minutes.

Existing hotel means a hotel which is already in existence at the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.

Hotel means a dwelling or group of buildings under the same management in which there are more than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire, primarily used by transients who are lodged with or without meals, whether designated as a hotel, inn, club, motel or by any other name, including apartment hotels.

Limited automatic sprinkler system means an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in corridors along the corridor ceiling with one head installed opposite the center of and inside the room/corridor door opening onto exit access corridors. The sprinkler system shall be electrically interconnected to the building alarm system. The sprinkler system main valve shall be provided with a tamper switch which shall be electrically interconnected to a separate alarm system with a distinctive sound.

Self-closing device means, as applied to an interior room/corridor door, a device that will ensure door closing after having been opened for use.

Single-station smoke detector means an approved single-station smoke detector installed within each guestroom suite, continuously powered by the house electrical service and installed in an approved manner in accordance with room layout. When actuated, the detector shall initiate an audible alarm (rated at 85 decibels at ten feet) within the room.

Smokeproof tower means an approved stairway enclosure so designed that the movement into the smokeproof tower of products of combustion, produced by a fire occurring in any part of the building, shall be limited. Open air balconies which provide direct access from rooms to at least two remote exits may be considered as equivalent to smokeproof towers.

Sprinklered means an approved complete automatic sprinkler system installed throughout the entire building. The system shall be installed in accordance with the 1989 edition of NFPA pamphlet no. 13 pertaining to installation of sprinkler systems, except that sprinkler installation may be omitted in small compartmented areas such as closets not over 24 square feet and bathrooms not over 55 square feet. The sprinkler system shall be electrically interconnected to the building alarm system. The sprinkler system main valve shall be provided with a tamper switch which shall be electrically interconnected to a separate alarm system with a distinctive sound.

Sec. 78-65. High-rise residential occupancy for the elderly and handicapped.

Sec. 78-66. Responsibility and authority of fire (arson) investigators.

Sec. 78-67. Fire lanes; authority to prevent blocking of private ways and alleys.

Fire lane means an area designated by a fire official which provides access for department of fire vehicles to buildings, department of fire connections and fire hydrants. This includes all alleys, including private alleys, private ways or driveways, where parking of motor vehicles or other obstructions can interfere with ingress or egress of department of fire vehicles and equipment.

Fire official means a fire officer or other designated authority or the fire officer's or authority's duly authorized representative charged with the administration and enforcement of the fire prevention code adopted in this chapter.

Master plat means an original plat drawn in accordance with this section.

Plat means a map created by the property owner and approved by the fire official which depicts the location and boundaries of land and all existing fire lanes in accordance with this section. Maps shall be drawn to scale.

Property owner means each person, possessing any estate or leasehold right in the property being designated as a fire lane.

Cross reference—Stopping, standing and parking, § 150-86 et seq.

Sec. 78-68. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Deployment means a response of fire department resources to an incident for the purpose of mitigating the situation.

Hazardous condition means a situation involving a spill, leakage, or debris which presents a danger to the community or environment.

Level "0" means incidents which have: (1) no billing for services, (2) no value including no actions and (3) cancellations enroute or on scene.

Level "1" means incidents having minimal actions such as investigations and minor scene clean up. The amount charged for this type of action is a flat rate and shall not exceed $150.00.00.

Level "2" means incidents having actions such as basic emergency medical treatment, removal of minor debris and minor spill cleanups. The amount charged for this type of action is a flat rate and shall not exceed $300.00.

Level "3" means incidents having moderate actions with medium impact on resources, staffing and apparatus. The amount charged for this type of action is a flat rate and shall not exceed $500.00.

Level "4" means incidents having extensive demand on resources, staffing, and apparatus. The fee charged for this level of action shall be determined from fee schedule (Exhibit B).

Motor vehicle crash commonly referred to as an accident, which has been classified by the department of transportation as crash involving a vehicle with another or fixed object.

Non-emergency alarm means an incident that presents no immediate threat to human life.

Privately owned EMS means an emergency medical service that provides non-emergency transportations for profit and not supported by taxpayers. (Ord. No. 2009-30(09-O-0800), § 2, 6-23-09)

Sec. 78-69. Fee schedule.

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Fire Equipment Fee Fire rake $17.00 Shovels $17.00 Scoops $17.00 Brooms $12.00 All hand tools $12.00 Foam nozzle $55.00 Foam eductor $50.00 AFFF foam - per gallon $40.00 Class A foam - per gallon $25.00 SCBA pack $85.00 Hall runner $18.00 Portable tank $75.00 Fire Equipment Fee PPV fan - per hour $55.00 Generator, portable - per $55.00 hour Generator - per hour $55.00 Chain saw - per hour $45.00 Water extinguisher $22.00 Dry chemical extinguisher $45.00 CO2 extinguisher Scene lights $45.00 $22.00

Equipment Specs Truck, Fire Pump Capac-ity Truck, Fire Pump Capac-ity Truck, Fire (Atlanta Fire) Pump Capac-ity Truck, Fire Pump Capac-ity Truck, Fire Ladder Ladder Length Truck, Fire Ladder (At- Ladder lanta Fire)

Length Tractor Trailer 6x4 Small Vehicle (Chief Of-ficer)

Size 1000 gpm 1250 gpm 1500 gpm 2000 gpm 75 ft 150 ft 50,000 HP hour hour hour hour hour hour hour hour Apparatus/Personnel Class A Engine Class A Engine Aerial Ladder Truck Aerial Ladder Truck Rescue (Heavy) Battalion Chief (Batt-1)

Personnel 3 4 3 4 6 2 Personnel Hourly Rate $25.00/hour $25.00/hour $25.00/hour $25.00/hour $25.00/hour $25.00/hour

Sec. 78-70. Non-resident vehicle accident and roadway fire fees.

Basic Response Scene Investigation Minor Debris Removal Traffic Control *Basic Response and Medical Treatment *Moderate Debris Removal *Traffic Control *Assist with Vehicle Removal *Clean up Hazardous liquids *Basic Response *Basic or Advance Medical Treatment *Heavy Debris Removal *Traffic Control Level 4:

Determined by fee schedule in section 78-70 Services include:

*Clean up Hazardous liquids *Minor Victim Extrication *Multiple Unit Responses *Extrication of Multiple Victims *Usage of Multiple Hand Tools or power equipment *Complicated Incidents which require extensive staff, time, and services *Traffic Control exceeding 2 hours

Sec. 78-71. Commercial negligence hazardous materials fee.

Sec. 78-72. Private emergency management service company assistance fee.

Chapters 79—85 RESERVED Chapter 86 HEALTH AND SANITATION* Article I. In General Sec. 86-1.

Toilets on trains.

Sec. 86-2.

Adoption of regulations promulgated by Fulton County board of health and DeKalb County board of health.

Sec. 86-3.

Disposition of bodies of unidentified persons.

Sec. 86-4.

Noise zone around hospitals, surgi-centers.

Sec. 86-5.

Condemnation, disposal of decayed fruit, meat, other food.

Sec. 86-6.

Duty of owner to clean property; violations; penalties.

Secs. 86-7—86-30. Reserved.

Sec. 86-31. Sec. 86-32. Sec. 86-33. Sec. 86-34. Sec. 86-35. Sec. 86-36. Sec. 86-37. Sec. 86-38. Sec. 86-39.

Article II. Indoor Air Definitions. Prohibition of smoking. Areas exempt from smoking prohibitions. Declaration of smoke-free environment. Posting of signs. Enforcement. Other applicable laws. Violations and penalties. Governmental agency cooperation.

*Charter reference—Health powers of city, § 1-102(c)(21), (29). Cross references—Clean city commission, § 2-1876 et seq.; mayor's committee on drug control, § 2-1956 et seq.; animals, ch. 18; food establishments, § 30-691 et seq.; cemeteries, ch. 38; environment, ch. 74; social services, ch. 126; solid waste, ch. 130; sewage disposal, § 154-196 et seq. Land development code reference—Swimming pools, § 8-2078. Related laws reference—Health and sanitation, ch. 5. State law references—Constitutional grant of home rule powers, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II; specific constitutional grant of powers relative to public health facilities and services, Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, ¶ III(a)(3); statutory grant of home rule powers, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-1 et seq.; health generally, O.C.G.A. § 31-1-1 et seq.