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Presented
ORDINANCE
PAUL, MINNESOTA
Referretl To: Committee: Date
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} An ordinance amending Sa+nt Paul Legislative Code Chapter 55 entitled "Uniform Fire Code" by adding a new
z section 55.08 charging fees for excessive fire alarm malfunctions.
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s THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: �,��� e g �'���I��
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s The Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 55 is amended to read as So�lows:
, � Sec. 55.01. State Fire Code--Adoption.
,3 Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 299F.011, and Minnesota Rule 7510.351 Q the State Fire Code, one (t)
,� copy of which has been marked as the official copy and which is on file in the office of the city clerk, is hereby adopted
,s as the fire code for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions
,s hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion. Every provision contained in the State Fire Code, except as
„ hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as if fuNy set forth herein. The scope of
�a these regulations is intended to be consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Section 299F.011.
,v (Ord. No 17270, § 1, 8-27-85; GF. No. 03-686, § 7, 8-13-03)
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z+ Sec. 55.02. Enforcement.
z� The chief of Ihe department of fire and safety services (hereinafter for convenience of reference "chief" or "fire chief")
z3 or his authorized representatives shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. The fire chief may detail such members
z4 of the fue department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary.
zs (ord. No. ��2�0, § �, s-2�-s5)
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z� Sec 55.03. Definitions.
ze The following definitions shali apply to this chapter:
zz (1) Ju�isdict�on. Wherever the term "jurisdiction" is used in the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, it shall be held to mean
ao the City of Saint Paul
az (2) Code; fire code. "Code" or "fire code," where not more specifically enumerated, shall be construed to include the
�3 State Rre Code, as adopted by ihe Sta1e of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 299F.011 and any
3a amendmen[s thereto as adopted by the City of Saint Paul, as welLas other provisions of this Legislative Code having
3s reference to the duties of the department of fire and safety services and the division of fire prevention and prescribing
36 regulations governing conditipns hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.
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aa (31 Fire alarm svstem. "Fire alarm svstem" means anv assembly of epuioment or devices, including but not limited to
ay fire sorinkler svstems or svstems arranqed for fire suporession throuah temperature sensors or electronic sianal
Qo indicatinq an alarm condition to which fire fiqhtinq personnel are intended to respond.
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az (4) False fi�e alarm. "False fire alarm" means the activation of a fire alarm svstem which is intended to summon a
a3 fire department response bv the fire alarm svstem user owner desiqnated contact person or qerson in control of the
aa premises on which the fire alarm svstem is placed throuqh intentional misuse' mechanical failure or malfunction
as imoroper installation maintenance or supervision� or nealiqence The term does not include alarms caused bv force
ae maieure, or other conditions which are clearlv bevond the control of the alarm user.
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a� (5) Fire alarm svstem user. " Fire alarm svstem user" means a person, emplovee, firm, partnership, association,
as corooration, companv, or other entiN, which uses or is in control of a fire alarm svstem at an alarm site, reqardless of
as whether the user owns or leases the fire alarm svstem.
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s, �) Desiqnated contacf person. "Desiqnated contact person" means a person desiqnated bv the alarm svstem user
sz as contact person for the ourpose of alarm-related matters and who can provide for twenN-four-hours-a-dav
sa avaifabif� and has the abifitv to contro{ the alarm svstem.
sa (Ord. No. 17270, § 1, 8-27-85; GF. No. 03-686 § 1, 8-13-03)
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ss Sec. 55.04. ^^^^^a^•^^' «,. «ti., c....,. �_:. r-,,,,... �Section 55.04 is deleted in its entirety.)
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ss Sec. 55.05. Penalties.
sa (a) Unless otherwise stated herein, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this code hereby adopted or
ss fail to comply therewith, or who shall vio{ate or faif to comply with any ordet made thereunder, or who shall build in
se violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued
e, thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or
se modified by the fire chief or his authorized representative or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed
ss herein, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor
ro violation. The imposition of one (1) penaffij for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and
�, all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when
�z not oiherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
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�a (b) The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
�s (Ord. No. 17270, § 1, 8-27-85)
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�� Sec.55.06.Overcrowding.
�a Overcrowding and admittance of persons beyond the approved capacity of a place of assembly are prohibited. The
�a chief, upon finding overcrowding conditions or obstruction in aisles, passageways or other means or egress, or upon
ao finding a condition which constitutes a serious menace to life, is authorized to cause the performance, presentation,
e, spectacle or entertainment to be stopped until such condition or obstruction is corrected.
az (C.F. No. 03-686, § 1, 8-13-03)
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e� Sec. 55.07. Standby personnel.
es When, in the opinion of the chief, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where peopl
86 congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the
e� owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to be on duty at such
ee place. Such individual's duties shall be the following:
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90 Be subject to the chiefs orders at all times when so employed and shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the
9, times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each pertormance or the
vz state of such activity, such individuals shall inspect the required fire appliances provided to see that they are in proper
aa place and in good working order.
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sa They shall inspect the means of egress to see that they are read+ly visible and easily accessible.
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� They shall inspect for any conditions liable to cause or contribute to a fire and require the owner or agent to remedy
s� any such conditions prior to any performance or activity.
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ss They shall keep diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being
,00 conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur. Such individuals shall not be
,o, required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those specified herein.
ioz (C.F. No. 03-686, § 1, 8-13-03)
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,oa Sec. 55.08. Fees for False Fire Alarms.
,os False �re alarms: fee schedule. Anv person found to be in violation of this ordinance bv summoninq fire personnel
,os shall be issued a warninq for the first two (2) violations thereof. A fee shall be paid bv the fire alarm svstem user to
,oz the Citv for each false fire alarm in excess of two (21 per calendar vear. The fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars
,oa ($250.00) for the third false alarm, three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the fourth false fire alarm, three hundred fiftV
,os dollars ($350.00) for the fifth false fire alarm and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the sixth false fire alarm. The fee
�io for each false fire alarm thereafter shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00).
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�ia These amendments shall become effective thirty (30) days after passage, approval and publication.
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Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 55 of the Legislative Code to require fees to be paid by building ovmers for thcee or
more fire alarm malfunctions in a cale�dar yeaz.
ioano�s: v.pprove (N) or H
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
currerit city empioyee?
Yes No
Euplain all yes answers on separate sheet and aHach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
In 2007, the Department of Fire and Safery Services responded to 751 malfunctioning fire alanns which increase fuel cost, increases
response risks, and decreases fire and emergency medical services during these unnecessary false alarm responses.
Advantages If Approved:
There would be less cost and dsk to the Deparknent of Fire and Safety Services responding to false fire alazms.
Disadvantages If Approved:
Additional costs to building owners who do not repair their fixe alazm after two malfuncrions each year.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
The Department of Fire and
alarms.
T(ansaction:
Funding Source:
Financial Information:
(Explain)
Cost/Revenue Budgeted:
Activity Number:
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Safety Services will continue to waste valuable time and expense responding to excessive false fire
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