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� � � � - �� � ORDINANCE
COUNCIL FILE NO vT'�
Victor J. Tedesco G��Z%I�� ���_,,I
PRESENTED BY - � �%� ORDINANCE NO
An ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the St. Paul
Legislative Code as amended pertaining to Warm Air
Heating, Ventilation and Sheet Metal Work.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
S ect ion 1
That Section 20.17 of the St. Paul Legislative Code be and
� the same is hereby amended by adding G�bsection 2 as foll�aa�,�
� Subsection Z - Appliances on Roofs
a. General - In addition to the other provisions of this chapter,
roof mounted appliances shall conform to the following:
(1) Appli�.nces shall be designed to withstand atmospheric
and climatic conditions.
(2) Roofs on which appliances are to be installed shall be
capable of supporting the additional load or shall be reintorced
to support the additional load.
(3) All access locks, screws and bolts shall be corrosion
resistant material.
b. I�nstallation _ _ '
(1) Appliances shall be installed in accordance with their
approval listing and in accordance with the manufacturer' s
installation instruction.
(2) Appliances shall be installed on a well drained surface.
At le�st Six (6) feet clearance shall be available between the
appliamce and the edge of the roof or similar hazard. When this
clearance cannot be provided, rigidly fixed rails or guards at
least three �3) feet �n height shall be provided on the exposed
side except that parapets at l�ast three (3) feet in height may
be used in lieu of rails or guards.
(3) Each appliance shall have an accessible cl-isconnect switch
and 110-120 volt AC grounding type convenience outlet on the
roof adjacent to the appliance. The convenience outlet shall
be on the supply side of the disconnect switch.
(4) When water stands on the roof at the appliance or when
the roof is of a design having a water seal, a platform or
walkway or both shall be provided above the water line.
Yeas Councilmen Nays Passed by the Councii
Carlson
Dalglish
Meredith In Favor
Peterson
Sprafka Against
Tedesco
Mr. President (Byrne) Approved:� _
Attest:
City Clerk or
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Form approved Corporation Counsel By
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c. Access to Appliances
(1) Access to appliances located on roofs or other elevated
locations shall be provided.
(2) Permanent au�tside access ladders may be used in single
story buildings not exceeding twenty (20) feet in height from
grade. Fixed ladders shall be either the step through or the
side step type.
(3) On buildings of more than one story and single story
buildings exceeding twenty (20) feet in height from grade, an
inside means of access to the roof shall be provided. 'I�he inside
means of access shall be a permanent or fold away inside stairway
or a ladder having an angle not exceeding sixty (60°) degrees
from the horizontal. Scuttles or trap doors shall be at least
twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches in size and
shall ogen easily and safely under all conditions, especially
snow conditions, and shall be constructed to permit access from
the roof side unless deliberately locked on the inside. At least
six (6) feet clearance shall be pravided between the access
opening and the edge of the roof or similar hazard. Rails or
guards may be provided as in paragraph b above.
�- (4) Proper permanent lighting shall be pronid�d at the
roof access. Switch for such lighting shall be located inside
the building or near the access means leading to the roof.
d. Protection from the weather shall be provided by either
the design of the appliance itself or by an enclosure. If an
enclosure is provided, it shall permit easy entry and movement
and shall be a reasonable height and have at least two (2) feet
of clearance on either side of the service access panel of the
appliance.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30)
days from and after its passage, approval and publicatiQn.
OCT 2� 1969
Yeas Councilmen Nays Passed by the Counci�
Carlson
Meredith
� In Favor
Peterson v Against
Sprafka
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Form approved Corporation Counsel By
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Yeas Nays Yeas Nays
Carlson *�Carlson
Dalglish rBerlcJlisfr�'
Meredith � ""�O�� �Meredith
Peterson �Peterson
Sprafka � �Sprafka
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Tedesco .�edesee—
Mr. President Byrne --,'t�r�.-�;e�isie�#,-�r„ _
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