Ord 2020-013/amending Chapter 38, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the San Marcos City Code by revising the local adoption of and amendments to the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code

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6808.13 Carbon Monoxide Alarm. A listed carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the mobile food vending unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 6808.14 Combination alarm. A single listed combination alarm meeting the requirements of 6808.12 and 6808.13 is permitted. 6808.15 Fuel sources other than LPG. When a fuel source other than LPG is used, it shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this code and any other applicable code. Use of fuels other than LPG shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Code Official. SECTION 6809 SOLID FUEL 6809.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the use of wood, charcoal, or other solid fuel. 6809.2 Fuel Storage. Solid fuel shall not be stored within 3 feet of anyproducing device, cooking appliance or vent. Solid fuel shall not be stored within 3 feet of any flammable liquids, ignition sources, chemical or food and food supplies. 6809.3 Debris. Ash cinders and other fire debris shall be removed from the firebox or cooking appliance at regular intervals. Removed debris shall be placed in a closed metal container at least 3 feet from the cooking appliances. SECTION 6810 ELECTRICAL 6810.1 General. Mobile food vending units shall meet the following requirements, at a minimum, regarding the electrical components of the unit: l .Units may not use electricity from a nearby structure; 2.No excessive use of extension cords are permitted; extension cords must comply with 605.5.1 through 605.5.4. 3.Breaker boxes and junction boxes shall have proper cover and comply with 605.6. 4.All wiring must be in conduit and comply with 605.6; 5.The improper use of electrical accessories and overloading of circuits is prohibited; 6.Mobile food vending units must also comply with 605.1, 605.3.1, 605.4, and 605.10. SECTION 6811 GENERATORS 6811.1 General. All generators must be in safe working condition. 6811.2 Generator Storage Compartment. The generator storage compartment on or within the mobile food vending unit must be vented to the exterior and properly sealed.