Fire Code Commission Decision Summary
DECISION NO.:95RA001-105
DATE:June 27, 1995
SUBJECT MATTER:
The subject premises is an outdoor storage site approximately 1.12 acres,
triangular in shape. A 3800 square foot, one storey building of concrete block
construction, with unrated flat roof construction is located on this site. The
building is constructed of cinder block walls with an unrated flat roof of
combustible construction. There is a natural gas hook-up to the building. Tires
are stored to the west and north of the building and bundles of tires are stored
inside the building. It is estimated that there are between 90,000 and 120,000
tires on site. The tire pile is essentially one large mass extending past the
property boundary at the northeast side by 24 feet. Drainage from the property
is towards a lake located about 1200 feet to the east, with a slope consisting
of a drop of 2 feet in 50 feet. Only about 5% of the property is fenced and no
other security measures are provided. The adjoining properties are commercial or
residential, with a nursing home within 1500 feet. The fire department requested
authorization from the Commission to clear the site of all tires and therefore
eliminate the hazard and the environmental impact.
REASON FOR APPEAL:
The owner is unable to finance elimination of the hazard and has requested the
assistance of the city and the fire department.
COMMISSION'S DECISION:
The Commission granted the fire department authorization to clear all tires from
the site by September 29, 1995 under the provision that the transfer and
disposal of the tire would be in accordance with applicable environmental
regulatory requirements. The city was also given the option of placing security
on the site until the site was clear of tires.
