§ 4-1.315. Building and Fire Codes.

All amusement activities shall comply with the Building and Fire Codes and ordinances of the City of Modesto. Upon request, permittees shall furnish proof to the City of Modesto that all equipment, rides, tents and structures utilized in connection with any amusement activity have been inspected and are in compliance with applicable State and City laws and regulations, and shall cooperate with the inspection thereof by local police, fire, building, health or other public officials and personnel. In the event any tent shall be used as a place of public assemblage, the following rules shall apply:

(a)

No flammable or explosive liquid or gas shall be stored or used in, or within fifty (50) feet of such tent.

(b)

Smoking shall not be permitted within any such tent, and NO SMOKING signs shall be prominently displayed throughout such tent, and at each entrance thereof.

(c)

Such tent and bunting, flammable decorations and sawdust therein or thereabouts shall be entirely treated with a fire-retardant solution.

(d)

All weeds and flammable vegetation in or within thirty (30) feet of such tent shall be removed and prevented from regrowing.

(e)

The grounds both inside and outside of tents shall be kept free and clear of combustible waste, which shall either be stored in closed metal containers or removed from the premises without accumulation. No open fire shall be permitted on the premises, unless allowed pursuant to a permit from the Fire Department.

(f)

Any condition that presents a fire hazard or would contribute to the rapid spread of fire, or would delay or interfere with the rapid exit of persons from such tent, or would interfere with or delay the extinguishment of a fire, shall be immediately abated, eliminated, or corrected as ordered by the Fire Department.

(Added by Ord. 727-C.S., effective 7-28-65)