Article II — Permit to Construct

It is unlawful for any person to erect or maintain within the city any tent or canvas covered structure with the intent that such structure shall be used for a place of assembly in violation of the limitations and requirements of a permit issued pursuant to Section 15.144.050 of this chapter or without first having secured a permit to do so. (Prior code § 43.02.003)

• A. Application for a permit required in this article shall be made to the chief of the fire department.

• B. Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by resolution of the city council and by a diagram drawn to scale which shall clearly indicate:

1. The seating arrangement;

2. The aisles;

3. The structural details and calculations of the seats and supports;

4. The location of all electric wiring;

5. The location of all exits;

6. The location of all fire equipment within the structure and the specifications of such equipment;

7. The location, insofar as feasible, or adjacent structures and obstructions which might hinder the free egress of persons of persons from the exits.

• C. Each application shall specify:

1. Whether any open flame is intended to be used within the structure; and, if so, what precautions are to be taken to render it safe;

2. The name of the person to use the structure;

3. The location of the principal place of business of such person;

4. The names and addresses of the officers, if the applicant is a firm or corporation;

5. The length of time the structure is expected to be used for the purpose applied for;

6. The hours of the day or night during which such structure will be used as a place of assembly;

7. The formula of the solution to be used to flameproof;

8. A description of the public liability policies of insurance in force in the name of the person to use the structure at the time of the application;

9. What provisions have been made for sanitation facilities for persons using the premises on which such structure is to be erected or is maintained;

10. Such other relevant information as the fire chief may require. (Prior code § 43.02.004)

A. If the fire chief finds that the provisions of Sections 15.144.010 and 15.144.020 of this chapter are complied with, or will be complied with for the erection of the structure, he or she shall issue a permit to erect or maintain such structure, conditioned upon such reasonable limitations and requirements as he or she may deem necessary for the safety of persons and property.

• B. Such permit shall specify the limitations and requirements under which it is granted, including the provisions of Section 15.144.010. (Prior code § 43.02.005)