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Fire Regulations

EXCERPT FROM THE CITY OF HOUSTON FIRE CODE
DIVISION 3. EXHIBITION HALLS, COLISEUMS, ETC.
Sec. 26-28 Compliance with section 26-29 required.

The owner or person in charge of any building, tent or area used for exhibition purposes in or on which displays, concessions, exhibits, shows or rides are installed and operated for public entertainment, information, and/or merchandising purposes shall comply with requirements as set forth in subparagraphs (1) THROUGH (25) OF SECTION 26-29 and shall notify each lessee of such requirements at the time of setting up the lease arrangements. (Ord. No. 73-2078, 1, 11-21-73)

Sec. 26-29. Requirements enumerated.

No person shall install, operate or maintain any display, concession, exhibit, show or ride in any building or area for purposes of public entertainment, information and/or merchandising purposes unless such display, concession, exhibit, show or ride is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

  1. All tents, awnings, curtains drapes and decorations, either interior or exterior, must be constructed of flameproof material, or treated with an approved flameproofing solution. (Treatment shall be renewed as often as may be necessary to maintain the flameproofing effect.)
  2. All exits, hallways and aisles leading from buildings and/or tents are to be kept clear and unobstructed when the buildings occupied.
  3. No exit door shall be locked, bolted or otherwise fastened or obstructed when the building is occupied.
  4. All sawdust and shavings shall be kept damp at all times.
  5. All hay and straw shall be stored and maintained in a manner approved by the office of the fire marshal.
  6. Automobiles, trucks, tractors, machinery and other motor vehicles utilizing flammable fuels, which are placed on display inside any building shall have no more than (2) gallons of fuel in the tank; and all fuel tanks shall be locked to effectively sealed and battery cables shall be disconnected from the ignition system. Ignition keys for vehicles on display shall be disconnected from the ignition system. Ignition Keys for vehicles on display shall be kept by a responsible person at the display location for removal of such vehicles from the building in event of emergency.
  7. The use of liquefied petroleum gases in buildings, tents or areas used for exhibition purposes is strictly prohibited except that use of such gases for demonstration purposes shall be by special permit from the fire marshal in accordance with provisions of Article XXIX of this code.
  8. Trash and rubbish, grease, etc. shall be removed from buildings, tents and areas at least once each day.
  9. All electrical wiring shall be installed in a manner approved by the city electrical inspector.
  10. Approved fire extinguishing equipment shall be proved and maintained in all areas as designated by the fire marshal.
  11. All standpipes and hose cabinets shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
  12. The use of welding and cutting equipment for demonstration purposes shall be approved by the fire marshal.
  13. The demonstration of equipment using liquid fuel in buildings is prohibited, except as prescribed in Article XX of this code.
  14. There shall be no obstructions blocking exit doors from the outside of any building, such as autos parked in doorways, or barricade across sidewalks.
  15. Where smoking is permitted, there shall be provided on each table and at other convenient places suitable noncombustible ashtrays or match receptacles. It shall be an offense for any person to smoke or to carry lighted tobacco in areas within buildings where a trade show is being set up or torn down except in specific areas designated by the fire marshal or his representative for smoking tobacco.
  16. Each exhibitor shall provide an approved metal container with metal cover for daily accumulation of waste material.
  17. All griddles and cook stoves shall be installed at a reasonable and safe distance from all combustible materials and be protected by metal and asbestos protectors.
  18. The use of all gas-fired heating units, either portable or stationary, shall meet the approval of the city plumbing inspector and/or fire marshal. The use of the so called “salamander” stove is strictly prohibited.
  19. All cooking appliances shall be equipped with ventilating hoods and equipment as deemed necessary by the fire marshal, but in any instance such equipment shall be installed in accordance with provisions of the city building and fire codes.
  20. All flammable liquids used in any exhibit area shall be stored in an approved underground tank and/or special approved storage room, and dispensed from an approved pump into a vehicle tank or Underwriter's Laboratories labeled safety cans, in compliance with Article XV of this code.
  21. No curtains, drapes or decorations shall be hung in such a manner as to cover any exit signs.
  22. No vehicles shall be parked in fire lanes outside of buildings.
  23. No flammable liquids shall be used or admitted inside of buildings except by approval of the fire marshal.
  24. Artificial lighting such as lanterns and candles are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 73-2078, 1, 11-21-73; Ord. No. 74-352, 1(56), 2-20-73; Ord. No. 76-386, 1, 3-9-76)