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Home My WebLink About06-10-1982 Regular Meeting• MINUTES - REGULAR b1EETING OF THE LA PORTE FIRE CODE REVIET4 COMMITTEE JUNE 10, 1982 MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE PRESENT: Jerry Hodge, Paul Hickenbottom, Delbert Walker, Robert Byars, Al Fields, Mark Williams, Joe Sease, Luther P2axey, Mark Lewis representing David Paulissen MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ABSENT: Jack Owen, James Sitton, Ellis Ebarb, Morris Rose 1. The meeting was called to order 2. The minutes of the May 20 meeting were read. Motion by Delbert :calker to approve minutes as read. Second by Robert Byars. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None 3. REVIETnI FIRE CODE ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES DIVISION 4 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL GROUP OCCUPANCIES DIVISION 5 FAMILY CHILD DA`I CARE HOMES Motion was made by Joe Sease, seconded by Delbert Walker to delete these two divisions. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES_ DIVISION 6 FOSTER HOMES SEC. 31.59 Exit Details (A) Number Types and Access to Exits (1) In a one- or two-family dwelling or building of unprotected wood frame construction used for foster home purposes, every room used for sleeping, living, or dining purposes shall have at least two means of egress, at least one of which shall be a door or stairway pro- viding a means of unobstructed travel to the outside of the building at street or ground level. No room or space shall be occupied for living or sleeping purposes which is accessible only by a ladder, folding stairs or through a trap door. Page 2 • (2) Where children are located on a floor (basement) below the floor of exit discharge, at least one exit shall be provided directly to the outside at ground level. No facility shall be located more than one story below the ground. (B) Doors (1) Each door in a means of egress shall be not less than 28 inches wide. (2) Every closet door latch shall be such that children can open the door from inside the closet. (3) Every bathroom door lock shall be designed to permit the opening of the locked door from the outside in an emer- gency and the opening device shall be readily accessible. (C) Stairs Every stairway shall comply at least with the minimum require- ments for stairs, as described in the Life Safety Code, in respect to caidth, risers, and treads and shall be maintained free of items of storage. i4otion was made by Delbert Walker, seconded by Robert Byars to accept. Motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES DIVISION 6 FOSTER HOMES SEC. 31.60 Protection (A) Minimum Construction Standards Each building used as a foster care home shall meet the requirements of the La Porte Building Code and La Porte Fire Code for the applicable class of residential construction. (B) Interior Finish Interior finish in occupied spaces in the home shall be Class A, B, or C. Motion was made by Delbert Walker, seconded by Mark Lewis to accept. Motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES DIVISION 6 FOSTER HOD~lES SEC. 31.62 Extinguishers At least a 2 3 4 lb. ABC portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for the kitchen and cooking areas.. Motion iaas made by Robert Byars, seconded by Mark Williams to accept. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None Page 3 • ARTICLE 31 SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES DIVISION 6 FOSTER HOMES SEC. 31.63 Building Service Equipment (A) Heating Equipment (1) Unvented room heaters shall not be permitted. Oil and gas fired room heaters shall be installed in accordance with the La Porte Building Code. A guard shall be provided to protect the children from hot surfaces and open flames. (2) No stove or combustion heater shall be so located as to block escape in case of malfunctioning of the stove or heater. (B) Electrical Services (1) Electrical wiring in new construction shall be installed in accordance with the La Porte Electrical Code. (2) Ln~:existing buildings, the electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. Electrical appliances shall be grounded in accordance with the La Porte Electrical Code. Receptacles and outlets serviced by extension cord-type wiring are prohibited. (3) Special protective receptacle covers shall be installed in all areas occupied by children in homes for children under 5 years of age. Motion made by Delbert Walker, seconded by Joe Sease to approve. Motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None ARTICLE 33 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLES DIVISION 1 GENERAL SEC. 33.1 Application of article provisions The storage of combustibles and all related activities thereof shall meet the minimum requirements of the N.F.P.A. Standards, as adopted, in regards to Fire and Life Safety, unless otherwise stated in this code. Motion was made by Delbert Walker, seconded by Joe Sease, to approve. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion was made by Joe Sease, seconded by Al Fields to delete Article 33, Division 1, Sections 33.2 through 33.40; Article 33, Division 2; Article 33, Division 3; and Article 33, Divi- sion 4; and Article 33, Division 5. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None Page 4 • ARTICLE 36, DIVISION 1, SEC. 36.1 was discussed. Motion was made by Joe Sease, seconded by Delbert Walker, to table this Article for further study. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None 4. ADJOURNMENT P J Motion to adjourn was made by Delbert Walker, seconded by Joe Sease. The motion carried. Ayes: All Nays: None The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted: auI! R. is en ottom, Secretary ed and approved this the day of June, 1982 v~rC ~GC ~`.~ Owen, Chairman