Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES 13. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Shell Building. A building shell, or envelope, includes all components that separate the interior space within a structure from the surrounding exterior areas. The shell may be composed of many different features, including walls, windows, doors, roofing, footers, and foundations that is constructed without prior knowledge of the specific occupants, improvements or hazards that will be present within the structure.” 14. Add Section 202 add a new definition to read as follows: “Strip Mall. A single commercial building, of two or less floors, that is divided into separate spaces for business uses such as retail stores, drinking and dining establishments, office or other similar service establishments, and which shall have separate outside entrances and exits and share a parking lot.” 15. Section 307. See Also City of Tiffin Ordinance 105.05 Open Burning Restricted. 16. Add a new Section 308.3 Add number 4: “Outdoor assembly spaces are allowed to be provided with natural gas fueled fire pit appliances complying with the applicable adopted codes and manufacturer’s listing.” 17. Add a new Section 401.9 to read as follows: “Building evacuation. Upon activation of the building fire alarm system or upon notification by other means of detecting and reporting unwanted fire, all building occupants shall promptly evacuate the building. Building employees and tenants shall implement the appropriate emergency plan and procedures. Exception: When the emergency evacuation plan, as approved by the Fire Marshall, does not require the immediate total evacuation of the building.” 18. Section 405 Emergency Evacuation Drills. Amend Section 405.3 Table amend frequency of Group E occupancy to footnote d add footnote d as follows. “d. Group E occupancy shall conduct fire and evacuation drills in accordance with State of Iowa requirements.” CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1287 -