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Stacking of fire wood
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NYS code, not sure what it says, but if based off of ifc
check 315.3 2009 IFC
315.3 Outside storage. Outside storage of combustible materials
shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property
line.
Exceptions:
1. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3
feet (914 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829
mm) in height.
2. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced
when the fire code official determines that no hazard
to the adjoining property exists.
315.3.1 Storage beneath overhead projections from
buildings. Where buildings are protected by automatic
sprinklers, the outdoor storage, display and handling of
combustible materials under eaves, canopies or other projections
or overhangs is prohibited except where automatic
sprinklers are installed under such eaves, canopies or other
projections or overhangs.
315.3.2 Height. Storage in the open shall not exceed 20 feet
(6096 mm) in height.
315.4 Storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines.
Storage located underneath high-voltage transmission lines
shall be in accordance with Section 316.5.2.
some may argure that the IFC does not apply to a house
not much in fire code to cover this, a man's home is his wood pile,
do you have a code enforcement dept?? sometimes they have rules on outside strorage.
check 315.3 2009 IFC
315.3 Outside storage. Outside storage of combustible materials
shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property
line.
Exceptions:
1. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3
feet (914 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829
mm) in height.
2. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced
when the fire code official determines that no hazard
to the adjoining property exists.
315.3.1 Storage beneath overhead projections from
buildings. Where buildings are protected by automatic
sprinklers, the outdoor storage, display and handling of
combustible materials under eaves, canopies or other projections
or overhangs is prohibited except where automatic
sprinklers are installed under such eaves, canopies or other
projections or overhangs.
315.3.2 Height. Storage in the open shall not exceed 20 feet
(6096 mm) in height.
315.4 Storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines.
Storage located underneath high-voltage transmission lines
shall be in accordance with Section 316.5.2.
some may argure that the IFC does not apply to a house
not much in fire code to cover this, a man's home is his wood pile,
do you have a code enforcement dept?? sometimes they have rules on outside strorage.
north star
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From the `06 IPMC, SECTION 302 - EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS:
302.1 Sanitation.
"All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe
and sanitary condition.........The occupant shall keep that part of the
exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean
and sanitary condition."
From Section 302.5 - Rodent harborage:
"All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent
harborage and infestation.........Where rodents are found, they
shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will
not be injurious to human health.........After extermination, proper
precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and
prevent reinfestation."
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From the `06 IPMC, SECTION 302 - EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS:
302.1 Sanitation.
"All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe
and sanitary condition.........The occupant shall keep that part of the
exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean
and sanitary condition."
From Section 302.5 - Rodent harborage:
"All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent
harborage and infestation.........Where rodents are found, they
shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes which will
not be injurious to human health.........After extermination, proper
precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and
prevent reinfestation."
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mtlogcabin
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Fire wood is not rubbish
This may not apply per code in NY but iy is a good guidline
IWUIC
SECTION 607
STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
607.1 General.
Firewood and combustible material shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs. When required by the code official, storage of firewood and combustible material stored in the defensible space shall be located a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) from structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of 15 feet (4572 mm).
607.2 Storage for off-site use.
Firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises shall be stored so as to not pose a hazard. See Appendix A.
This may not apply per code in NY but iy is a good guidline
IWUIC
SECTION 607
STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
607.1 General.
Firewood and combustible material shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs. When required by the code official, storage of firewood and combustible material stored in the defensible space shall be located a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) from structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of 15 feet (4572 mm).
607.2 Storage for off-site use.
Firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises shall be stored so as to not pose a hazard. See Appendix A.
Mac
Gold Member
I believe FCNYS 315.3 applies, as CDA's post #2 quotes. As a general precaution to fire, neighbors and owners DO have a responsibility.