14.44.250 Telecommunication facilities — Fire prevention.
A. All telecommunication facilities shall be designed and operated in such a manner so as to minimize the risk of igniting a fire or intensifying one that otherwise occurs. To this end all of the following measures shall be implemented for all telecommunication facilities, when determined necessary by the fire chief, except exempt facilities as defined in Section 14.44.020(S)(1):
1. At least one-hour fire resistant interior surfaces shall be used in the construction of all buildings;
2. Monitored automatic fire extinguishing systems approved by the fire chief shall be installed in all equipment buildings and enclosures;
3. Rapid entry (KNOX) systems shall be installed as required by the fire chief;
4. Type and location of vegetation and other materials within ten feet of the facility and all new structures, including telecommunication towers, shall have review for fire safety purposes by the fire chief. Requirements established by the fire chief shall be followed; and
5. All tree trimmings and trash generated by construction of the facility shall be removed from the property and properly disposed of prior to building permit finalization or commencement of operation, whichever comes first.
B. Demonstration of compliance with requirements of subsections A.1. through A.5. shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by the fire chief on the building plans submitted.
(Ord. 2029 NCS (part), 1996.)