75B - PH - BUILDING AND FIRE CODES

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shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202. Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied -petroleum gas is hereby amended as follows: 307.6.2 Devices usina wood or fuels other than natural aas or liauefied- . • nnra„11. _ ME Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures, unless within an approved permanent fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308. Exceptions: 1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies, 2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies. Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby amended as follows: Ordinance No. NS-XXXX Page 13 of 36