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Upon motion by Richard P. Figaski, seconded by Brian P. McGrath, the following Ordinance was duly enacted, 2 voting in favor of enactment, 0 voting against enactment.
An Ordinance of the Township of Millcreek adopting with certain amendments the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the Township of Millcreek, providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for administration and enforcement; establishing violations and imposing penalties for violation; and containing severability and repeal or clauses.
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 92-6, Millcreek Township adopted the 1990 BOCA Fire Prevention Code as the Fire Code of Millcreek Township; and
WHEREAS, Millcreek Township by ordinance has provided for adoption and enforcement of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act which establishes standards for construction of new structures and buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Construction Code currently includes the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code with certain exclusions, said Code thereby being pertinent to administration and enforcement of regulations governing new construction activities under the Construction Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has determined that it is in the best interests of the public safety and general welfare that Millcreek Township adopt a more current version of the International Fire Code to govern fire prevention activities generally and also activities pertaining to uses and occupancy of existing buildings, vehicles, equipment, materials, substances and devices conducted independently of the administration and enforcement of the Construction Code.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Millcreek, Erie County, Pennsylvania as follows:
1.01. Adoption of International Code. The International Fire Code, 2009 edition, is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of Millcreek Township, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided as if fully set forth in this Ordinance, with the additions, deletions and changes prescribed in Sections 1.02, 1.03 and 1.04 of this Ordinance, below.