(a)

Wherever the term "Florida Fire Prevention Code" is used in this article, it shall be held to mean the most currently adopted edition by the state fire marshal.

(b)

Wherever the word "municipality" is used in the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted in this article, it shall be held to mean this the City of Hallandale Beach.

(c)

Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the Florida Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the city.

(d)

Wherever the term "fire department" is used in the Florida Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the fire rescue department of the city.

(e)

Wherever the term "bureau of fire prevention" is used in the Florida Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the division of fire prevention and public education of the city.

(f)

Wherever the term "fire access road" is used in the Florida Fire Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean fire lane.

(Code 1980, § 11-1; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

The chief of the fire rescue department shall have charge of all equipment of the fire rescue department and shall make an inventory annually and report to the city manager the amount of equipment on hand and the condition of such equipment, and shall report annually to the city manager, the needs of the department. The chief of the fire rescue department shall have authority to have repairs made upon equipment belonging to the department when they may be necessary.

(Code 1980, § 11-2; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use in any manner a warning or signaling device of the sort and/or character as used by the employees of the fire rescue department within the city.

(Code 1980, § 11-3; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

The chief of the fire rescue department shall recommend any amendments to the code which, in his judgment, shall be desirable.

(Code 1980, § 11-4; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

Whenever the chief of the fire rescue department or fire marshal shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted in this article do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal to the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals. Items specific to this code may be appealed through the chief of the fire rescue department to the city manager within 30 days from the date of the disapproval or refusal.

(Code 1980, § 11-5; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw hot or burning substances, or objects such as cigars, cigarettes, papers, matches and ashes from windows, balconies or doors on any building, or public place, or from any moving vehicle.

(Code 1980, § 11-6; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw or place hot or burning substances or objects such as cigars, cigarettes or the contents of a burning pipe in, upon or in close proximity to any public or private premises, object or structure, or in any public street or place where there is any material or condition which is combustible, or liable to damage by heat, fire or explosion.

(Code 1980, § 11-7; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

Signs shall be provided by the property owner following these guidelines: 24 inches (height) by 18 inches (width), white background with red letters, stating "No Parking Immediate Tow-Away Zone". These signs shall be seven feet in height from the roadway to the top of the sign.

(Code 1980, § 11-8; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

No person shall kindle, maintain or assist in maintaining a bonfire or other exposed fire within the city, or store or cause to be stored any highly flammable or combustible material without first obtaining a written permit from the chief of the fire rescue department.

(Code 1980, § 11-9; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

It shall be unlawful for any person, or his agent, having control of any premises or place to knowingly permit a violation of this chapter.

(Code 1980, § 11-10; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

All new fire hydrant installations or replacements shall be fitted with an approved internal check valve device which prevents accidental backflow or intentional tampering with the public drinking water supply through the fire hydrant.

(1)

All new buildings and all existing buildings being altered to increase the area, height or occupancy shall have available required number of fire hydrants as specified in Florida Fire Prevention Code NFPA-1 Annex I Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.

(2)

All new fire hydrants shall be compression type with the bottom valve opening to be five and one-fourth inches in diameter. They shall be erected so as to have the center of the steamer connection a minimum of 18 inches above the crown of the nearest roadway or 18 inches above the surrounding ground and with the steamer opening of four and one-half inches (maximum height) in size with four National Standard Threads per inch. All fire hydrants shall be "traffic type" to breakaway upon impact. The fire hydrant main body valve shall open against the flow and shall close with the flow.

(b)

Visibility and access to fire hydrants.

(1)

One blue double-reflective department of transportation type road marker is to be adhered to the hard surfaces roadway in the middle of the lane nearest to, and directly in front of the newly installed or replaced fire hydrants.

(2)

The city is authorized to have removed, at the violators expense, any obstruction of the fire hydrant that might impede or hinder fire rescue department or utility department operations.

(3)

All pavement markings shall be of thermoplastic paint.

(c)

Fire hydrant location.

(1)

The maximum space between fire hydrants:

(2)

Every street intersection shall have one fire hydrant on at least one corner of the intersection unless situated at four-lane or more divided traffic way where two hydrants will be required. This requirement may be waived by the fire chief or designee where deemed unnecessary or impractical for the safety of the public.

(3)

In high value or high life hazard districts, the intermediate distance between hydrants shall not exceed 300 feet with hydrants so located that all buildings in the complex can be reached by comparatively short hose lines from more than one hydrant. In single-family residential districts, the intermediate distance between hydrants cannot exceed 500 feet.

(4)

In all new commercial buildings, a hydrant shall be installed within 300 feet of any portion of the exterior of the structure.

(5)

Fire hydrants shall be located within three feet of the curb line of fire lanes, streets, or private streets when installed along such access ways. Exception: This requirement may be waived by the fire chief or designee where deemed unnecessary or impractical for the safety of the public.

(6)

The distance for measure shall be by centerline of traffic way as the fire apparatus would normally travel and/or driveway access on the property where additional hydrants are to be located on private property where the apparatus would normally travel.

(d)

Fire hydrant protection. Permanent barrier. Fire hydrants located in parking areas shall be protected by a permanent barrier approved by the fire chief that will prevent physical damage from vehicles.

(Code 1980, § 11-11; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

All backflow preventors shall be of reduced pressure type with a relief vent to the atmosphere.

(b)

The use of a backflow preventor for more than one building is prohibited.

(c)

All backflow preventors shall be installed above ground.

(d)

All backflow preventors must be protected by a permanent barrier as approved by the fire chief.

(Code 1980, § 11-12; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

Definition. A connection through which the public fire department can pump water into the automatic sprinkler, standpipes or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment.

(b)

Location.

(1)

Fire department connections for automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes or other systems furnishing water for fire extinguishment shall be located within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

(2)

The fire department connection and the nearest fire hydrant shall be located on the same side of the roadway or fire lane.

(3)

Fire department connections and the nearest hydrant shall be located within three feet of the curb line of fire lanes, streets.

Exception: This requirement may be waived by the fire chief or designee where deemed unnecessary or impractical for the safety of the public.

(c)

The area in front of the fire department connection shall be designated by yellow painting, striping, or markings on the curbs and roadways. Signs shall be provided by the property owner following these guidelines: 24 inches (height) by 18 inches (width), white background with red letters, stating "Fire Department Connection No Parking Immediate Tow-Away Zone". These signs shall be seven feet in height from the roadway to the top of the sign.

(d)

The city is authorized to have removed, at the violator's expense, any obstruction of the fire department connection that might impede or hinder fire department or utility department operations.

(e)

All pavement markings shall be of thermoplastic paint.

(Code 1980, § 11-13; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

Fire flow calculations shall be prepared by a professional engineer currently licensed in the state for each newly constructed building in excess of 5,000 square feet in size. All calculations must be in accordance with the Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, published by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), most current edition.

(b)

The city has adopted within the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the National Fire Protection Association's Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 1) Annexes H, I, and J for all fire flow requirements.

(Code 1980, § 11-14; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

Intent. The intent of this section is to assure an adequate water supply for fire suppression by establishing minimum flow rates required to control and extinguish fires that may occur within prescribed occupancy classifications. The requirements of this section shall be applicable to public and private water systems, including individual properties and land development projects.

(b)

Required fire flow.

(1)

The "required fire flow" is the rate of flow needed for firefighting purposes to confine a major fire to the buildings within a block or other contiguous group. The determination of this flow depends upon the size, construction, occupancy and exposure of buildings within and surrounding the block or group of buildings, and upon the existence of automatic sprinkler protection. The determination of required fire flow in each case shall be made by the fire chief according to the criteria established by this section and by the Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow, published by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), most current edition, which are adopted and incorporated herein by reference, copies of which shall be maintained in the office of the fire chief and the city clerk, and which shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours of the city.

Note: Buildings located in commercial, industrial or multi-unit residential districts may reduce fire flow requirements by up to 50 percent for complete automatic sprinkler protection. Automatic sprinkler installations must be in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(2)

The minimum required fire flow in the various zoning district classifications shall be listed in accordance with Florida Fire Prevention Code, National Fire Protection Association's Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 1), Annex H. All required fire flow rates shall be in addition to the water flow rates necessary to supply the needs of normal flow demands.

(3)

Supplemental flow systems. If the minimum fire flow requirements set out in this section cannot be met by the water supply utility, then the applicant for a building permit shall be responsible for installing the necessary provisions to improve the system to an acceptable level as determined by the city engineer.

(c)

Normal flow demands. Flow demands for design shall be calculated on the basis of full ultimate development as known or projected. The average daily flow for domestic use shall be calculated pursuant to normal flow demand criteria as determined by the city engineer.

(d)

Water main sizes. Water main sizes and system patterns shall be subject to approval of all applicable agencies pursuant to fire and normal flow demand criteria.

(e)

Distribution systems. The supply mains shall be of adequate size and have properly arranged connections to the arterial mains which shall extend throughout the systems and have numerous connections to the secondary feeders that supply the minor distribution. All distribution systems shall be designed to reduce dead-end mains and provide a loop for new and existing mains.

Note: Dead-end mains shall not exceed 600 feet in length. This requirement may be waived by the fire chief or designee where deemed unnecessary or impractical for the safety of the public.

(Code 1980, § 11-15; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

When the fire rescue department finds it necessary to station fire rescue personnel at an occupied building with a disabled fire alarm and/or fire suppression system, the owner of the building shall pay the city the cost as determined by current fire rescue department policy. The fire rescue department shall station fire rescue personnel on a fire watch detail only after reasonable attempts to contact the owner and/or the owner is unable to provide their own fire watch. Fire rescue personnel will continue the fire watch until either private security services or other responsible persons as determined by the fire chief arrive on site to maintain the fire watch.

(Code 1980, § 11-16; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

Any temporary gathering or special event with 1,000 or more people may require a fire watch or as otherwise required by the fire chief. The chief of the fire rescue department, and the fire marshal, or their designees, shall determine the total amount of firefighters/fire inspectors to be assigned to said gathering/event. The number of firefighters/fire inspectors to be assigned to said gathering/event shall be based on the projected need as determined by the fire chief. Compensation for such fire watch shall be the responsibility of the promoter and the fire watch shall have no other duties to perform during the time of assembly.

(Code 1980, § 11-17; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

All structures directly on the ocean side shall provide signage indicating the address of said building. This signage shall be unimpeded from view at the water's edge with numbers being no less than 12 inches in height and meet the design and placement approval of the fire rescue department.

(Code 1980, § 11-18; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

Any violation of this Code may be punishable as provided in section 1-8 or under chapter 9, code enforcement, utilizing the special magistrate provisions as set forth in section 9-7.

(Code 1980, § 11-19; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009; Ord. No. 2013-07, § 1, 8-21-2013)

(a)

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

Costs means those necessary and reasonable costs incurred by the city in connection with investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing or abating discharges of hazardous substances, including but not limited to the following:

(1)

Actual labor costs of city personnel or its authorized agents;

(2)

Cost of equipment operation and rental;

(3)

Cost of expendable items, including but not limited to firefighting foam, chemical extinguishing agents, absorbent material, sand, recovery drums, acid suits, acid gloves, goggles, and protective clothing;

(4)

Cost for removing contaminants from soil and/or groundwater; and

(5)

Cost of disposing of hazardous substances.

Discharge means any intentional or unintentional action or omission resulting in the releasing, spilling, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping of a hazardous substance upon public or private property located within the corporate limits of the city.

Hazardous substances means any substances or materials in a quantity or form which, in the determination of the fire chief or his authorized designee, poses an immediate or future risk to the life, health, safety or welfare of persons or property within the city, and shall include but is not limited to those hazardous substances listed in the "NFPA Guide on Hazardous Materials"; the EPA's list of extremely hazardous substances; the "Florida Substances List," promulgated by the department of labor and employment security; EPA list of toxic chemicals subject to section 313 under title III; and any biological hazards, including but not limited to medical wastes, sewage, radiological hazards and explosives.

Person means one or more individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, associations or any other entities in any combination.

(b)

Cleanup, removal or abatement. The city manager is authorized to take such steps as necessary to clean up, remove or abate the effects of any hazardous substances discharged upon or into public or private property or facilities including contracting with private hazardous waste management companies for such cleanup, removal or abatement.

(c)

Emergency action.

(1)

Any person responsible for causing or allowing an unauthorized discharge of hazardous substances that requires emergency action by the city or its authorized agents in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare shall be jointly and severally liable to the city for the costs incurred by the city in investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing and abating any such discharge.

(2)

When responding to the emergency caused by the unauthorized discharge of hazardous substances, the city shall keep a detailed record of the costs attributable to the emergency.

(3)

The authority to recover costs under this section shall not include costs incurred for actual fire suppression services which are normally or usually provided by the city's fire department or its authorized agents except where it can be determined that the fire is a direct result of a hazardous substance discharge.

(d)

Responsibility for unauthorized discharge; lien. Any person responsible for causing or allowing an unauthorized discharge of hazardous substances shall reimburse the city for the full amount of all costs associated with the investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing and abating any such discharge within a period of 45 days after receipt of an itemized bill for such costs from the city. Costs of abatement, cleanup or removal of hazardous substances shall constitute a lien against property of the person responsible for allowing or causing the release of hazardous substances, superior in dignity to all other liens except county tax liens and liens of equal dignity with county tax liens until paid; and the city may elect to foreclose such lien in accordance with the practice, pleading and procedure for the foreclosure of mortgages on real property.

(e)

Fines. Any person responsible for causing or allowing an unauthorized discharge of hazardous substances and who fails to reimburse the city within the time set forth in subsection (d) of this section shall be subject to a fine equal to the greater of $100.00 per day or ten percent of the total amount of the bill for each additional day that the bill for such costs remains unpaid.

(f)

Provisions supplemental. The remedy provided for in this section shall be supplemental to and in addition to all other available remedies at law and equity.

(Code 1980, § 11-20; Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 1-21-2009)

(a)

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:

Automated external defibrillators means a defibrillator device that:

(1)

Is commercially distributed in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,

(2)

Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation, and is capable of determining without intervention by the user of the device whether defibrillation should be performed, and

(3)

Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, is able to deliver an electrical shock to an individual.

(b)

Automated external defibrillator devices required. At least one automated external defibrillator device shall be installed in each of the following buildings, structures or portions thereof located within the geographical boundaries of the city:

(1)

Gymnasiums, fitness centers, athletic clubs and indoor recreational centers in excess of 1,500 square feet;

(2)

Assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or greater, including places of worship;

(3)

All hotels, motels, and apartments and condominiums with capacity for 100 occupants or greater;

(4)

Assisted living facilities as defined by Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time;

(5)

Ambulatory health care occupancies as defined by the Florida Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99, Health Care Facilities;

(6)

Office buildings with interior corridors and a square footage greater than 20,000 square feet.

(7)

Commercial and retail spaces with a square footage greater than 30,000 square feet.

(c)

Installation and operation.

(1)

The fire chief, or designee, shall inspect all automated external defibrillator devices for operation prior to being placed in service or available for use, and on an annual basis.

(2)

Automated external defibrillator devices shall be:

a.

Conspicuously located in plain view of the primary public entrance, with unobstructed access;

b.

Housed in a cabinet with a clear window in the door, an audible alarm signaling the opening of a door, permanently affixed to a wall, and whose top is no more than 48 inches above the floor;

c.

Located below a visible sign having a minimum area of 70 square inches and containing the letters "AED" and the universally recognizable symbol;

d.

Readily accessible and immediately available when needed for on-site employees and the general public, including disabled persons; and

e.

Placed near the elevator(s) in the first floor lobby, if the building contains an elevator.

(3)

Automated external defibrillator devices shall contain two sets of adult pads and bandage scissors.

(4)

All automated external defibrillator devices shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

(5)

It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building to:

a.

Install automated external defibrillator devices.

b.

Maintain automated external defibrillator devices in accordance with manufacturer's recommended maintenance requirements and as required herein.

(6)

If an automated external defibrillator device is removed for repair, a replacement shall be provided.

(7)

Fees. Fees for automated external defibrillator device permits and inspections shall be set by resolution, and will be included in the fee booklet.

(8)

Penalties. It shall constitute a violation of the City Code, punishable as provided in section 1-8, to intentional or willfully:

a.

Render an automated external defibrillator device inoperative except during such time as the automated external defibrillator device is being services, tested, repaired, or recharged, except pursuant to court order;

b.

Obliterate the serial number on an automated external defibrillator device for purposes of falsifying service records;

c.

Improperly service, recharge, repair, test, or inspect an automated external defibrillator device;

1.

Use the inspection certificate and allow another person to use said inspection certificate number.

2.

Hold an inspector certificate and allow another person to use said inspection certificate number.

(9)

Applicability. The owner, or, if leased or otherwise let, the tenant, of any existing building, structure or portion thereof required to have an automated external defibrillator device shall comply with this section within 12 months of the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. After the effective date of this chapter, the owner of any new building constructed required to have an automated external defibrillator device shall comply with this section.

(Ord. No. 2018-002, § 2, 1-31-2018)