Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 324.603. - Fire extinguishers.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 324.603.

Section: 324.603.

(a) In every building operation, wherever a tool house, storeroom or other shanty is placed or a room or space is used for storage, dressing room or workshop, at least one approved portable fire extinguisher shall be provided and maintained in an accessible location. At least one approved portable fire extinguisher shall also be provided on each floor which, in multistory buildings, shall be located in plain sight of the working stairway where the majority of the workmen pass up and down. (b) When a water supply of not less than 100 gallons a minute at 25 pounds nozzle pressure, ready for use at all times, is installed as the building operation progresses, a small hose, 50 feet in length, with a one-half-inch nozzle, may be substituted for each fire extinguisher. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 4) Note— Former § 900-1210.3; § 330.603.