HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25-012ORDINANCE 25-012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, AND PERTAINING TO THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS,
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
That Article III of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances and pertaining to the
International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 34-81. Adoption/Jurisdiction of the International Fire Code.
The city has adopted the International Fire Code in Section 22-31 of this Code of
Ordinances. The provisions of the International Fire Code shall be controlling within the
limits of the city and the surrounding three-mile jurisdiction, provided the zoning
designation within the joint jurisdictional area has a zoning designation other than
agricultural. The International Fire Code is not enforceable outside the surrounding one -
mile jurisdiction with respect to property zoned agricultural. The International Fire Code
governs the construction, protection and occupancy features of buildings to minimize
danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic.
Sec. 34-82. Conflicts.
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the International Fire Code
adopted by this article and applicable provisions of city ordinance or state laws, or of
any rules and regulations of the city, the provisions of state law, city ordinance and any
rules or regulations of the city shall prevail and be controlling.
Sec. 34-83. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in the International Fire Code, shall
have the meanings provided in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Corporation counsel means the city attorney.
Municipality means the City of Brookings.
Fire Code Official means the Fire Chief or other designated authority charged with
the administration of the Fire Code, or a duly authorized representative. -
Sec. 34-84. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and
blasting agents is prohibited.
The storage of explosives and blasting agents within the city limits is prohibited.
Sec. 34-85. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable and
combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.
The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside, aboveground tanks is
prohibited in the city, except as may be permitted by applicable zoning and hazardous
material ordinances.
Sec. 34-86. Establishment of limits of districts in which new bulk plants for
flammable or combustible liquids is prohibited.
New bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited in the city, except
as may be permitted by applicable zoning and hazardous material ordinances.
Sec. 34-87. Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is prohibited.
Bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited in the city, except as may be
permitted by applicable zoning and hazardous material ordinances.
Sec. 34-88. Establishment of fire lanes on private property devoted to public use.
Fire lanes shall be as determined by the chief of the fire department and the chief of
police and shall be clearly designated by sign or other marking.
Sec. 34-89. Modifications.
The Fire Code Official shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the
International Fire Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee of property, or
their duly authorized agent when there are practical difficulties in compliance with the
code, provided that the spirit of the International Fire Code shall be observed, public
safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification when
granted or allowed and the decision of the Fire Code Official thereon shall be entered
upon the records of the fire department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the
applicant.
Sec. 34-90. Appeals.
Whenever the Fire Code Official shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a
license or permit or when it is claimed that the provisions of the International Fire Code
do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of the International Fire Code has been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the
Fire Code Official to the board of appeals of the city within 30 days of the date of the
Fire Code Official's decision.
Secs. 34-91-34-120. Reserved.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed..
FIRST READING: April 22, 2025
SECOND READING: May 13, 2025
PUBLISHED: May 16, 2025
Niemeyer, May -or
ATTEST:
ter. City Clerk