NS-3088 - Building and Fire Codes

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any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels unless the engine is equipped with a spark_arrester as _defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed e ui ped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Exceptions: 9. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system Is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California 2. .Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbochar er is in good mechanical condition. Section 327.2 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames is hereby added as follows: 327.2 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-jrri ated rass-covered land no person shall use or operate any welding egu_ipment, cutting torches, far pots, grinding devices, or„other tools orequipment that maV produce a spark, fire or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following 1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands, if a 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting. 2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump_ water-type fire extinguisher fully_ equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation. 3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidify is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sjgn was caused to be posted by the fire code official or when such fires present a hazard as determined b the fire code official. 4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of fire. Section 327.3 Spark arresters is hereby added as follows: 327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply„ with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhausts stem of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not Ordinance No. NS-3088 Page 15 of 27