Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (09/15/2026)

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES 99. Amend Section 5003.5 to the end of the section to read as follows: “Signs shall also comply with the requirements of the Iowa Right to Know law.” 100. Amend the Section 5704.2.9 add a sentence to the end of the section to read as follows: “For above ground storage tanks of 276 gallons capacity or more, the minimum distance between such above ground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary must be at least 100 feet. If the above ground tank is located in an approved vault, the minimum separation distance from a Residential Zone boundary may be reduced to no less than 50 feet.” 101. Amend 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to entire City of Tiffin. 102. Add a new Section 5704.2.11.1 add a #4 to the end of the section to read as follows. “4. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between underground tanks and any Residential Zone boundary.” 103. Add a new Section 5704.2.13.2.4 to read as follows: to read as follows: “Existing Above-Ground Tank Hazards. Existing above-ground tank installations, even if previously approved, that are determined to constitute a hazard by the Fire Marshall, shall not be continued in service. Unsafe tanks shall be removed as required by the Fire Marshall and in accordance with this code.” 104. Amend Section 5706.2.4.4 to the entire City of Tiffin. 105. Amend Section 5806.2 is amended to the entire City of Tiffin. 106. Amend Section 6104.2 is amended to the entire City of Tiffin. 107. Amend the NFPA referenced standards list to reflect the most current NFPA editions. 108. Amend Section D105.1 where required delete exception and replace with: Exception: Where approved by the Fire Marshall, buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and having firefighter access through an enclosed stairway with a Class I standpipe from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to all roof surfaces. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1298 -