§ 24.13. Permits and Approvals.

(a)

1.12.1. The AHJ shall be authorized to establish and issue permits, certificates, notices, and approvals, or orders pertaining to fire control and fire hazards pursuant to Section 1.12. (City Fire Code §24.13)

(b)

1.12.2. Applications for permits shall be made to the AHJ on forms provided by the jurisdiction and shall include the applicant's answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms.

(1)

1.12.2.1. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such data as required by the AHJ and fees as required by the jurisdiction.

(2)

1.12.2.2. The AHJ shall review all applications submitted and issue permits as required.

(3)

1.12.2.3. If an application for permit is rejected by the AHJ, the applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such rejections.

(4)

1.12.2.4. Permits for activities requiring evidence of financial responsibility by the jurisdiction shall not be issued unless proof of financial responsibility is furnished.

(c)

1.12.3. Conditions of Approval.

(1)

1.12.3.1. Any conditions of the initial approval by the AHJ of use occupancy, permit, or construction shall remain with the use, occupancy, permit, or construction unless modified by the AHJ.

(2)

1.12.3.2. The AHJ shall be permitted to require conditions of approval be memorialized via recording in the public records, as part of the plat, permit, or other method as approved by the AHJ.

(d)

1.12.4. Approvals by Other Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

(1)

1.12.4.1. The AHJ shall have the authority to require evidence to show that other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the design, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, process, and relocation of structures have issued approvals.

(2)

1.12.4.2. The AHJ shall not be held responsible for enforcement of the regulations of such other regulatory agencies unless specifically mandated to enforce those agencies' regulations.

(e)

1.12.5. Misrepresentation.

(1)

1.12.5.1. Any attempt to misrepresent or otherwise deliberately or knowingly design; install; service; maintain; operate; sell; represent for sale; falsify records; reports; or applications; or other related activity in violation of the requirements prescribed by this Code shall be a violation of this Code.

(2)

1.12.5.2. Such violations shall be cause for immediate suspension or revocation of any related licenses, certificates, or permits issued by this jurisdiction.

(3)

1.12.5.3. In addition, any such violation shall be subject to any other criminal or civil penalties as available by the laws of this jurisdiction.

(f)

1.12.6. Permits.

(1)

1.12.6.1. A permit shall be predicated upon compliance with the requirements of this Code and shall constitute written authority issued by the AHJ to maintain, store, use, or handle materials, or to conduct processes that could produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities.

(2)

1.12.6.2. Any permit issued under this Code shall not take the place of any other license or permit required by other regulations or laws of this jurisdiction.

(3)

1.12.6.3. Where additional permits are required by other agencies, approval shall be obtained from those other agencies.

(4)

1.12.6.4. The AHJ shall have the authority to require an inspection prior to the issuance of a permit.

(5)

1.12.6.5. A permit issued under this Code shall continue until revoked or for the period of time designated on the permit.

(6)

1.12.6.6. The permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or purpose described in the permit.

(7)

1.12.6.7. Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall require a new or amended permit.

(8)

1.12.6.8. The AHJ shall have the authority to grant an extension of the permit time period upon presentation by the permittee of a satisfactory reason for failure to start or complete the work or activity authorized by the permit.

(9)

1.12.6.9. A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily accessible at each place of operation and shall be subject to inspection as specified by the AHJ.

(10)

1.12.6.10. Any activity authorized by any permit issued under this Code shall be conducted by the permittee or the permittee's agents or employees in compliance with all requirements of this Code applicable thereto an in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

(11)

1.12.6.11. No permit issued under this Code shall be interpreted to justify a violation of any provision of this Code or any other applicable law or regulation.

(12)

1.12.6.12. Any addition or alteration of approved plans or specifications shall be approved in advance by the AHJ, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit.

(13)

1.12.13. Permits shall be issued by the AHJ and shall bear the name and signature of the AHJ or that of the AHJ's designated representative. In addition, the permit shall indicate the following:

(1)

Operation or activities for which the permit is issued.

(2)

Address or location where the operation or activity is to be conducted.

(3)

Name and address of the permittee.

(4)

Permit number and date of issuance.

(5)

Period of validity of the permit.

(6)

Inspection requirements.

(7)

Name of the agency authorizing the permit (AHJ).

(8)

Date of issuance.

(9)

Permit conditions as determined by the AHJ.

(14)

1.12.6.14. Any application for, or acceptance of, any permit requested or issued pursuant to this Code shall constitute agreement and consent by the person making the application or accepting the permit to allow the AHJ to enter the premises at any reasonable time to conduct such inspections as required by this Code.

(g)

1.12.7. Revocation or Suspension of Permits.

(1)

1.12.7.1. The AHJ shall be permitted to revoke or suspend a permit or approval issued if any violation of this Code is found upon inspection or in case any false statements or misrepresentations submitted in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.

(2)

1.12.7.2. Revocation shall be constituted when the permittee is duly notified by the AHJ.

(3)

1.12.7.3. Any person who engages in any business, operation, or occupation, or uses any premises, after the fire permit issued therefore has been suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this Code, and before such suspended permit has been reinstated or a new permit issued, shall be in violation of this Code.

(4)

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.

(h)

1.12.8. The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to issue permits for the operations in Table 1.12.8(a)

(i)

From the list authorized under NFPA 1, Table 1.12.8(a), the City of Orlando Fire Department requires a Permit for all items listed in (1) through (15) below. In accordance with the detailed requirements of this Code, a permit shall be obtained for the following materials listed below:

(1)

For the storage, use, or handling of compressed gases in excess of those amounts listed in NFPA 1, Table 1.12.8(b), or to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a compressed gas system when the compressed gas in use or storage exceeds the amounts listed in NFPA 1, Table 1.12.8(b).

(2)

For the storage, use, handling, or dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas), or to install, modify, or remove any LP-gas system.

(3)

For the use, operation, repair, or modification of a pipeline for the on-site transportation of flammable combustible liquids; to install, construct, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service, or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank; to change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than those for which the tank was designed and constructed.

(4)

For the storage, handling, or use of Class I flammable liquids in excess of 5 gal inside of any building or in excess of 10 gal outside of any building, except as provided below:

Exception No. 1: Storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, portable or stationary power plant, or portable heating plant unless in the opinion of the fire official would cause an unsafe condition.

Exception No. 2: Storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes, or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting, or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days.

Exception No. 3: Any one- or two-family dwelling, provided compliance with all applicable provisions of NFPA codes and standards as listed in Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 69A-60.

(5)

For the storage, handling, or use of Class II or Class III-A liquids in excess of 25 gal in a building or in excess of 60 gal outside a building.

Exception: Fuel oil used in conjunction with oil-burning equipment.

(6)

For the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of explosive materials or high-powered rocketry; for the storage, transport on site, use, or handling of organic peroxide formations or oxidizers in excess of the amounts listed in NFPA 1, Table 1.12.20(c) and (d).

(7)

For spraying or dipping operations utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or powder coating; for installation or modification of any spray room, spray booth, or preparation workstation; for the operation and maintenance of a facility that manufactures organic coatings.

(8)

For the storage, handling, assembly, or manufacturing of pyroxylin plastics, for the manufacture of articles of pyroxylin plastics, or for the use of pyroxylin plastics in the manufacturing or assembling of other articles.

(9)

A permit and an inspection by the Fire Marshal is required to erect a tent used for assemblies, circuses, carnivals, religious meetings, civic events, sporting events, promotion sales or other similar purposes, unless exempted by applicable law. For the erection or operation of a membrane structure, tent or air supported structure covering an area in excess of 900 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 900 square feet or less does not require a building permit, but must comply with zoning and all local and national fire codes. Any tent or air supported membrane structure in excess of 900 square feet requires a building permit. Tents used exclusively for camping purposes or for private family events on the same lot with the residence shall be exempt, but shall still meet the conditions established with the local and national fire code. The application for such permit shall be submitted to the Building Official.

(10)

For open burning or open fires including, but not limited to, bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires, kindling or maintaining any open fire or a fire in any public or private grounds. This does not include cooking fires in a container/equipment (i.e., grill) in the property of a detached single-family dwelling.

(11)

For the possession, storage, manufacture, sale, or discharge of any quantity of consumer or display fireworks and/or pyrotechnics. This includes sparklers, and the use of special effects and flame effects before a proximate audience.

(12)

For Temporary Place of Assembly in any building, room, or tent over 900 square feet rented, leased or donated on a temporary basis for the purpose of putting on a show, exposition, dance, dinner or any other reason in which partitions, curtains, tables and/or chairs will be arranged. This includes exhibits and trade shows.

(13)

For the installation, modification, or deletion of fire alarm, fire detection, fire sprinkler, fire pump, standpipe, fire hydrants, underground fire mains, or other fire extinguishing systems and related components or equipment.

(14)

For the storage, transport on site, dispensing, use, or handling of hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in NFPA 1, Table 1.12.20(d) or to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by NFPA 1, Chapter 60 when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in NFPA 1, Table 1.12.20(d).

(15)

For Special Outdoor Events, Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals. A permit is issued by the Orlando Police Department as indicated in City Code, Chapter 18A. Before issuance, the permit application is approved by Orlando Fire Department after applicant shows compliance with fire code requirements.

(i)

Transfer and Refund of Permits. Transfer and Refund of Permits shall be in accordance to City Code § 13.05, Sections 111 and 112 respectively, except that all requests for transfer or refund of Fire Permits shall be made to the Fire Official.

(Ord. No. 2017-23, § 2, 5-15-2017, Doc. #1705151205)