1	ADOPTION OF THE 2006 DALLAS FIRE CODE The Adoption Process Steps 1-8
2	Step 1 International Code Council The family of International Codes are promulgated by the International Code Council.
3	Step 2 Recommended amendments from the North Central Texas of Government’s Code Correlating Committee & Fire Advisory Board (COG) are reviewed for applicability to our jurisdiction.
4	Step 3 COG’s recommended amendments are reviewed to determine if they are contradictory to any current Dallas codes or amendments. If any contradictions are found, the amendment is either rejected or accepted, taking into consideration the optimum fire safety protection for our Dallas citizens.
5	Step 4 Once it’s determined that the proposed COG amendments meet our requirements and needs, we compare them to the current codes of the Dallas Building Code. The Dallas Fire Code and the Dallas Building Code must be compatible in their application.
6	Step 5 The modified code is reviewed by the Fire Code Advisory and Appeals Board for approval, rejection or additional modifications.
7	Step 6 Once approved by the Fire Code Advisory and Appeals Board, it is submitted to the City Attorney for review.
8	Step 7 It is presented to “You” THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
9	Step 8 The proposed new 2006 Dallas Fire Code is submitted to the Dallas City Council for approval. If approved, it is “ADOPTED.”
10	Points of Interest IFC 2003 CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS 603.4 Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4. Exceptions: 1. Listed and approved unvented fuel-fired heaters in one-and two- family dwellings. 2. Appliances approved for temporary use during construction processes are allowed, provided such capacity does not exceed the terms of the listing of the appliance. 605.10 Portable, electric space heaters. Portable, electric space heaters shall comply with Sections 605.10.1 through 605.10.4. 605.10.1 Listed and labeled. Only listed and labeled portable, electric space heaters shall be used.
11	"605.10.2 Power supply" 605.10.2 Power supply. Portable, electric space heaters shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle. 605.10.3 Extension cords. Portable, electric space heaters shall not be plugged into extension cords. 605.10.4 Prohibited areas. Portable, electric space heaters shall not be operated within 3 feet (914 mm) of any combustible materials. Portable, electric space heaters shall be operated only in locations for which they are listed.
12	Fees and Permits Schedule * New Permits 1. Acetylene generator, annual 150.00 2. Aerosol products, annual 150.00 3. Air curtain incinerator/pit burner * 94.00 4 Amusement building * 108.00 5. Calcium carbide storage, annual 50.00 6 Candle and open flames 50.00 7. Carnivals and fairs * 108.00 8. Combustible storage (miscellaneous), annual 125.00 9. Explosive/blasting 210.00 10.Fireworks/explosive storage 130.00 11.Fireworks/explosive transportation 145.00 12.Fireworks display (initial) 360.00 13.Fireworks display (subsequent) 175.00 14.Flammable & combustible liquids, annual 125.00 15.Floor finishing 125.00 16.Fruit and crop ripening, annual 125.00 17.Hazardous materials, annual 125.00 18.Hazardous production material (HPM), annual 125.00
13	"19" 19. High pile storage, annual 125.00 20.Industrial oven 125.00 21. Limited access gates (1 to 3 gates) 122.00 (4 to 7 gates) 178.00 (8 or more gates) 235.00 22.LP-gas storage/use 94.00 23.LP-gas demonstration/portable cooking 100.00 24.Magnesium, annual 125.00 25.Mobile fueling (site survey), annual 200.00 (vehicle inspection) annual 75.00 26.Open burning/recreational fires 150.00 27.Private fire hydrant & water supplies, annual 50.00 28.Refrigeration equipment 125.00 29.Scrap tire storage, annual 125.00 30. Spray painting/dipping 108.00 31.State licensed facilities (child care facility) annual 132.00 (residential care facility, small assisted living facility and adult day care facility), annual 132.00 32.Temporary membrane structures & tents 50.00 33.Tire-rebuilding plant 125.00 34.Torch and open flames * 94.00 35.Trench burning (per day) 300.00 36.Waste handling, annual 125.00 37.Welding/cutting/hotworks 80.00
14	"Questions" Questions? Presented by: Joe Pierce, Deputy Chief Fire Prevention Education and Inspection