Francis Vineyard
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What code sections if any for a hotel terrace outside natural gas open pit fire place located adjacent to public right of way?
Thanks,
Francis
Thanks,
Francis
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Outside Terrace Gas Fire Pit
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mark handler
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http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/StateBuildingCodesandRegulations/PDFs/2006/2006_VirginiaStatewideFirePreventionCode.pdf
2006 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE – Effective May 1, 2008
Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires.
2404.7 Open or exposed flame. Open flame or other devices emitting flame, fire or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the tent or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the fire code official.
Not Much out there
2006 VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE – Effective May 1, 2008
Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires.
2404.7 Open or exposed flame. Open flame or other devices emitting flame, fire or heat or any flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the tent or membrane structures while open to the public unless approved by the fire code official.
Not Much out there
mark handler
SAWHORSE
It is a Risk Management issue.
Ask to see their liability insurance coverage, specifically mentioning the fire trough.
Ask to see their liability insurance coverage, specifically mentioning the fire trough.
Francis Vineyard
REGISTERED
Much appreciated; forwarded the architect cda's answer.
Mark cool pic!
That link is Virginia amendments to the IFC; my signature links the codes.
Francis
Mark cool pic!
That link is Virginia amendments to the IFC; my signature links the codes.
Francis
FM William Burns
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307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (3048 mm) of a structure or combustible material.
Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings.
Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings.
mark handler
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A fire trough is not PortableFM William Burns said:
FM William Burns
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Please forgive my ignorance!
Francis Vineyard
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Though it may not apply; 307.4.3 does provide a standard of reference.FM William Burns said:
Francis