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ORDINANCE NO. 2932
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2004
OREGON FIRE CODE
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOllOWS:
Section 1. Ashland Municipal Code, Chapter 15.28.070, is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 15.28.070 Amendments to the Oregon Fire Code
The Oregon Fire Code is amended in the following respects:
A. Section 503.2.5 Dead Ends: Change 150 feet in length to 250 feet in length.
B. Section 506.1 Replace the second sentences as follows: The key box shall be of an
approved type, installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions,
and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
C. Section 508.5.1 & Exceptions Delete and replace with the following: The approved
fire apparatus operating area must be located within 300 feet from a hydrant, as
measured by an approved route, along an approved driving surface. With the
installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, hydrant distance may be
increased to 600 feet.
D. Section 3301: Notwithstanding the exceptions listed in this section, the sale of DOT
classification 1.4G (Class C common fireworks) is prohibited within the City of Ashland.
The use of common fireworks within the City of Ashland is prohibited during any
declared fire season except when the sale of fireworks is permitted within the State of
Oregon pursuant to ORS 480.127 (June 23 to July 6 of each year). (Ord 2871, 2001;
Ord 2876, 2002)
E. Appendix D105.1 Change first sentence as follows: Buildings or portions of buildings
or facilities exceeding 24 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of
accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X, Section
2(C) 0 he City Charter on the 3rd day of October , 2006, and duly PASSED and
AD ED this' day of I'J~ , 2006.
arbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
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,2006.
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