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The 2009 International Fire Code, including Appendices A through G, as adopted with revisions in 13 AAC 50.025 in effect as of February 1, 2013, except for the deletions in 13 AAC 50.025(1) of Sections 103, 104.2, 104.3, 104.4, 104.5, 104.6, 104.10, 104.11, 104.11.1, 104.11.2, 106, 108, 109 and 111, and is revised by deleting the references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Residential Code in the 2009 International Fire Code, is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code for the borough. This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding:

A. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;

B. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;

C. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;

D. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems; and

E. Conditions affecting the safety of firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

The fire codes so adopted shall be interpreted, administered, and enforced with the local amendments hereinafter by a manager appointed fire code official who is authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce the purposes of this section. The manager may appoint or authorize an assistant or agent to the fire code official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [Ord. FY2013-09 §5, 2013; Ord. FY2009-12 §5, 2008; Ord. FY2006-02 §8, 2005; Ord. 02-08 §3, 2002; Ord. 99-04 §4, 1999; Ord. 97-05 §5, 1997. Formerly §15.24.010].