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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-1999-030Temp. Ord. # 1871 Revision #1: 11/15/99 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA ORDINANCE NO. 0-99- 30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE, ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS", SECTION 10- 128 "FIRE PROTECTION", BY CHANGING THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND FIRE HYDRANTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, fire prevention codes have become more stringent, requiring fire sprinkler systems to be installed in larger buildings; and WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Code #24, 1995 edition recommends fire hydrants be installed at least forty (40) feet away from a building; and WHEREAS, the NFPA Fire Code #1141, 1998 edition recommends fire hydrants be installed no further than two hundred (200) feet from any portion of the exterior of the building; and WHEREAS, changing the City Code to comply with the NFPA standards will not compromise the safety of the public; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief recommends approval of the change in distance between non-residential buildings and fire hydrants; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has deemed it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to change the distance CODING: Words in&W& thmyg4 type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. 1 1 1 Temp. Ord. # 1871 Revision #1: 11 /15/99 Page 2 between non-residential buildings and fire hydrants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: That the foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption hereof. SECTION 2: Chapter 10 of the Tamarac Code, entitled "Land Development regulations" is amended as follows: Sec. 10-128. Fire Protection. (2)(b) For all other types of development other than residential, the , fire hvdrants shall be placed on water lines eiaht (8) inches or larcier in diameter and shall be placed so that a hydrant is no closer than forty (40) feet from a building and no further than two hundred (200) feet from any exterior portion of all principal buildings. The Commission may waive these requirements based on the recommendation of the Fire Chief or the Chiefs designee and the level of fire protection in the building. SECTION 3: It is the intention of the City Commission and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, and that the Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. CODING: Words in StFUGli thmu@II4 type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. 1 Ll Temp. Ord. # 1871 Revision #1: 11/15/99 Page 3 SECTION 4: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given affect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, FIRST READING this a?418 day of , 1999. PASSED, SECOND READING this ��day of Lk , 1999. ATTEST: CAROL GOL MC/AAE CITY CLERK kH�REBY CERTIFY that I havp a prove this / O I ANzs to towl). rCHELL S.'K' ITY ATTORN SCHREIBER, MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION MAYOR SCHREIBER DIST 1; COMM. RORTNER DIST 2. „ V/M MISHKIN DIST 3: COMM. SULTANI DIST 4: MM. MEMO CODING: Words in BtFUGli thFeUgh type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions.