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<br /> J`,i� I, this code is not considered a modification and does not Exceptions:
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<br /> 1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping
<br /> t I ,t 105.7.7 Flammable and combustible liquids.A construe- purposes.
<br /> ,y tion permit is required:
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<br /> Rlr if ! 2. Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached
<br /> I 1 II 'i 1. To install,repair or modify a pipeline for the transpor- thereto,when used for funeral services.
<br /> i,I tation of flammable or combustible liquids.
<br /> i 3. Tents and awnings open on all sides which comply
<br /> 2. To install,construct or alter tank vehicles,equipment, with all of the following:
<br /> tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing sta-I i 3.1. Individual tents shall have a maximum size
<br /> tions, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities of 700 square feet(65 m2).
<br /> f , I where flammable and combustible liquids are pro-
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<br /> I duced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or 3.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed
<br /> �'�� used. side by side without a fire break clearance
<br /> of not less than 12 feet(3658 mm)shall not
<br /> 411 3. To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dis- exceed 700 square feet(65 m2)total.
<br /> I I pose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank.
<br /> I 1 3.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658
<br /> 105.7.8 Hazardous materials. A construction permit is mm) to structures and other tents shall be
<br /> required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove,
<br /> maintained.
<br /> '„Ja. place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially
<br /> I I a modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter
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<br /> the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20.
<br /> I Exceptions: In order to preserve and protect public health and safety and to
<br /> 1. Routine maintenance. satisfy the requirements of General Statute 153A-364 and Gen-
<br /> d eral.Statute 160A-424,political subdivisions assuming inspec-
<br /> 1 2. For emergency repair work performed on an emer- tion duties,as set out in General Statute 153A-351 and General
<br /> I' I' gency basis, application for permit shall be made Statute 160A-411,shall have a periodic inspection schedule for
<br /> I 1 within two working days of commencement of the purpose of identifying activities and conditions in build-
<br /> ,'I work.
<br /> ��� i gs,structures and premises that pose dangers of fire,explo
<br /> 105.7.9 Industrial ovens.A construction permit is required sion or related hazards. Such inspection schedule shall be
<br /> IJ;I for installation of industrial ovens covered by Chapter 21. approved by the local governing body and shall be submitted to
<br /> Exceptions:
<br /> the Office of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Insur-
<br /> II ante.In no case shall inspections be conducted less frequently
<br /> IL 1. Routine maintenance. than described in the schedule below:
<br /> 2. For repair work performed on an emergency basis, Once every year Hazardous, institutional, high-rise
<br /> { application for permit shall be made within two assembly except those noted below,
<br /> hworking days of commencement of work, and Residential except one-and two
<br /> 105.7.10 LP-gas.A construction permit for the installation family dwellings and only interior
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<br /> 1 of or modification to an LP-gas system may be required and multi family occupancies.
<br /> approved by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture
<br /> I and Consumer Services, Once every two years Industrial and educational (except
<br /> public schools),
<br /> 105.7.11 Private fire hydrants. A construction permit is
<br /> required for the installation or modification of private fire Once every three years Assembly occupancies with an
<br /> hydrants, occupant load less than 100. busi-
<br /> II ness, mercantile, storage, churches,
<br /> 105.7.12 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is synagogues, and miscellaneous
<br /> required to install or modify a spray room,dip tank or booth. Group U occupancies.
<br /> ' I Frequency 105.7.13 Standpipe systems. A construction permit is F rates for inspections of occu ci
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<br /> required for the installation,modification or removal from by the North Carolina General Statutes shall supersede this
<br /> I , service of a standpipe system. Maintenance performed in schedule,Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a juris-
<br /> # accordance with this code is not considered a modification diction from conducting more frequent inspections than the
<br /> a ;I1 and does not require a permit. schedule listed above or the schedule filed with the Office of
<br /> 105.7.14 Temporary membrane structures and tents.A State Fire Marshal of the Department of Insurance.
<br /> construction permit is required to erect an air-supported On unattended or vacant structures, the fire code official
<br /> ' temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in shall affix a letter on the premises in a conspicuous o
<br /> place at or
<br /> excess of 400 square feet(37 m2). near the entrance to such premises requesting an inspection in
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