(a) Any exposition, special event or parade shall be permitted in accordance with adopted codes and standards.

(b) Carnivals and fairs shall be permitted in accordance with adopted codes and standards.

(c) Outdoor social gatherings with projected crowds exceeding 1,000 persons shall require a permit from the Fire Marshal's Office. Such permit may require, including but not limited to, EMS services, hydration stations, fire watch, crowd management techniques or messaging upon consideration of fire and life safety factors and in accordance with section 54-62.

(1) Crowd calculations shall be estimated at one time, not throughout the event.

(2) Fees related to cost recovery shall be in accordance with section 54-62.

(a) The state minimum fire safety standards shall be enforced by the fire marshal in the fire department of the county which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. The fire marshal shall have the duties of the chief of the bureau of fire prevention.

(b) The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department, or other county employees, as shall from time to time be necessary.

(c) A report of the bureau of fire prevention shall be made annually and transmitted to the chairman of the board of commissioners. Such report shall contain all proceedings under the adopted codes, with such statistics as the chief of the fire department may wish to include therein. The chief of the fire department shall also recommend any amendments to the fire prevention code which, in his judgment, shall be desirable.

(d) The county fire marshal is hereby authorized to enforce the state minimum fire safety standards of the cities of Acworth, Kennesaw, and Powder Springs, being municipalities within this county, and to conduct fire inspections in accordance therewith; provided however, that citations for violations of such municipal codes shall be returnable to the appropriate courts of such municipalities; provided further, that the county fire marshal shall not enforce such municipal codes unless they are and remain substantially similar to the county's state minimum fire safety standards, as amended; and provided further, that the county fire marshal shall not enforce such codes in any of such municipalities unless and until the governing authority of such municipality shall have entered into a written contract with the county pursuant to Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, permitting the county fire marshal to enforce such municipal codes and to conduct fire inspections within such municipality; and to this end, the chairman of the board of commissioners is hereby authorized to affix his signature and seal to any such contract, and to do any and all acts necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection.

(a) The fire department, fire marshal, fire official, fire chief or their designee, shall have the authority to require, assess and collect fees for special fire services, including, but not limited to fire watch, fire standby, the cleanup of hazardous materials, lift assist, and/or an approved fire watch when potentially hazardous conditions or a reduction in a life safety feature exist due to the type of performance, display, exhibit, occupancy, contest or activity; or an impairment to a fire protection feature; or the number of persons present.

(b )Where special fire services, standby fire personnel or an approved fire watch is required or requested:

(1) When required by the fire marshal, the business, owner, agent, or lessee shall identify and designate one or more qualified persons, as required and approved to be on duty;

(2) The cost of special fire services and/or standby fire personnel shall be at no cost to the fire department and shall be assessed as provided in this section;

(3) Such standby fire personnel or fire watch personnel shall be subject to the orders of the fire marshal, or his/her designee, at all times and shall be identifiable and remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, when such activity is being conducted, or while such impairment or condition remains, as required by the fire marshal, or his/her designee;

(4) The fire watch and/or special fire services shall be documented using a fire watch log or other record to be maintained at the protected facility and available to fire department personnel at all times. The fire watch log or record shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information: date and time of the special fire service or fire watch duty, beginning and ending times of each patrol, any fire safety hazards found, record of communication with the fire department and alarm monitoring company, and a record of other information as required by the fire marshal, fire chief, or their designee; and

(5) The fire department shall be authorized to establish and collect fees to recover costs for providing special fire services, including, but not limited to equipment, supplies, and/or personnel affiliated with special fire services, fire standby, fire watch, fire inspections, lift assist, responding to a hazardous condition and/or similar special fire services requested by an entity doing business or providing services in Cobb County or where required by the authority having jurisdiction to protect public safety pursuant to fee schedule(s) established under this section.

(6) Fee schedule(s). The fire department and/or fire marshal shall establish a separate or combined fee schedule for all special fire services under this section and present said fee schedule(s) to the board of commissioners for initial approval and for any amendment to the same. The assessment of such fees shall be made against the person, firm, partnership, corporation or organization requesting or responsible for the special fire service within six months from the last date of service. Notice of assessment shall be in writing and sent to the responsible entity and/or individual via certified U.S. Mail with a copy via first class U.S. Mail. The fire marshal and/or fire department shall establish a process for assessing and tracking fees under this section.

(7) Payment of costs. Costs assessed pursuant to this article, including reasonable attorney fees, court costs and administrative costs shall be payable by the person, firm, partnership, corporation, insurance company or organization requesting or responsible for the fire service(s). These costs shall be paid within 60 days of the date of the notice of assessment and shall bear interest at ten percent per annum from the date when same becomes due and payable. The county may pursue collections and/or proceed in a court of valid jurisdiction to collect any fees or monies remaining unpaid under this section from a responsible party and shall have any and all other remedies provided by and subject to law for the collection of said charges.

(8) Lien. In addition to any civil remedy allowed by law, the assessment under this section shall constitute a lien in favor of the county on any property, real or personal, owned by the person, firm, corporation, partnership or organization which shall be enforceable pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-4-78 for delinquent ad valorem taxes, which may include all amounts due under this article. Redemption of the property from the lien may be made in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. §§ 48-4-80 and 48-4-81.

(9) Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or fail to comply herewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made hereunder may be subject to the penalties set forth in Code section 54-3 and/or section 54-87.

(10) Non-exclusive remedy. The penalties and remedies provided by this article shall be in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the terms used herein are defined as follows:

(1) Fee schedule means the separate or combined fee schedule(s) prepared and presented by the fire chief, fire marshal and/or their designee to the board of commissioners for approval by resolution, which may be amended from time to time.

(2) Fire watch means a temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department. Fire watch shall be approved and performed by a currently certified Georgia fire inspector working within the Cobb County fire marshal's office.

(3) Hazardous condition means a response to any request for special fire services or emergency that involves the disposal, removal, storage, investigation, remediation or cleanup of:

a. Any substance or mixture of substances which is toxic, corrosive, an irritant, a strong sensitizer, flammable or which generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, if such substance or mixture of substances may cause substantial personal injury or substantial illness during, or as a proximate result of, any customary or reasonably foreseeable handling or use, including reasonably foreseeable ingestion by children; and/or

b. Any substances, elements, or compounds which are contained in the list of hazardous substances adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the list of toxic pollutants defined by the United States Congress.

(4) Lift assist means a request for and response by fire department personnel to assist in physically moving a person who has fallen and who does not require emergency care or medical transportation and who is located in a hospital, group home, continuing care retirement community, assisted living facility, independent living facility, nursing home, adult family home and/or rest home, or as otherwise defined in Cobb County Code section 134-1, as amended.

(5) Special fire service means those special fire services designated and listed in the fee schedule(s), as amended, including, but not limited to fire watch, fire standby, the cleanup of hazardous materials, lift assist, and the equipment, supplies, and/or personnel affiliated with such special fire services.

The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction.

Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.

A temporary structure, the covering of which is made of pliable material that achieves its support by mechanical means such as beams, columns, poles, or arches, or by rope or cables, or both.

4.6.1.1   The authority having jurisdiction shall determine whether the provisions of this Code are met.

4.6.1.2   Any requirements that are essential for the safety of building occupants and that are not specifically provided for by this Code shall be determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

4.6.1.3   Where it is evident that a reasonable degree of safety is provided, any requirement shall be permitted to be modified if, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, its application would be hazardous under normal occupancy conditions.

13.7.2.4   Portable cooking equipment that is not flue-connected shall be permitted only as follows:

(1) Equipment fueled by small heat sources that can be readily extinguished by water, such as candles or alcohol-burning equipment, including solid alcohol, shall be permitted to be used, provided that precautions satisfactory to the AHJ are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

(2) Candles shall be permitted to be used on tables used for food service where securely supported on substantial noncombustible bases located to avoid danger of ignition of combustible materials and only where approved by the AHJ.

(3) Candle flames shall be protected.

(4) “Flaming sword” or other equipment involving open flames and flamed dishes, such as cherries jubilee or crêpes suzette, shall be permitted to be used, provided that precautions subject to the approval of the AHJ are taken.

(5) Listed and approved LP-Gas commercial food service appliances shall be permitted to be used where in accordance with NFPA 58.

No open flame devices or pyrotechnic devices shall be used in any assembly occupancy, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) Pyrotechnic special effect devices shall be permitted to be used on stages before proximate audiences for ceremonial or religious purposes, as part of a demonstration in exhibits, or as part of a performance, provided that both of the following criteria are met:

(a) Precautions satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible material.

(b) Use of the pyrotechnic device complies with NFPA 1126.

(2) Flame effects before an audience shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 160.

(3) Open flame devices shall be permitted to be used in the following situations, provided that precautions satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible material or injury to occupants:

(a)* For ceremonial or religious purposes

(b) On stages and platforms where part of a performance

(c) Where candles on tables are securely supported on substantial noncombustible bases and candle flame is protected

(4) The requirement of 13.7.3 shall not apply to heat-producing equipment complying with 9.2.2.

(5) The requirement of 13.7.3 shall not apply to food service operations in accordance with 13.7.2.

(6) Gas lights shall be permitted to be used, provided that precautions are taken, subject to the approval of authority having jurisdiction, to prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

13.7.4.1*   Fabrics and films used for decorative purposes, all draperies and curtains, and similar furnishings shall be in accordance with the provisions of 10.3.1.

13.7.4.2   The authority having jurisdiction shall impose controls on the quantity and arrangement of combustible contents in assembly occupancies to provide an adequate level of safety to life from fire.

13.7.4.3*   Exposed foamed plastic materials and unprotected materials containing foamed plastic used for decorative purposes or stage scenery shall have a heat release rate not exceeding 100 kW where tested in accordance with one of the following:

(1) ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes

(2) NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source

13.7.4.4   The requirement of 13.7.4.3 shall not apply to individual foamed plastic items and items containing foamed plastic where the foamed plastic does not exceed 1 lb (0.45 kg) in weight.

13.7.5.1 General.   No display or exhibit shall be installed or operated to interfere in any way with access to any required exit or with the visibility of any required exit or required exit sign; nor shall any display block access to fire-fighting equipment.

13.7.5.2 Materials Not on Display.   A storage room having an enclosure consisting of a smoke barrier having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating and protected by an automatic extinguishing system shall be provided for combustible materials not on display, including combustible packing crates used to ship exhibitors’ supplies and products.

13.7.5.3 Exhibits.

13.7.5.3.1   Exhibits shall comply with 13.7.5.3.2 through 13.7.5.3.11.

13.7.5.3.2   The travel distance within the exhibit booth or exhibit enclosure to an exit access aisle shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m).

13.7.5.3.3   The upper deck of multilevel exhibits exceeding 300 ft2 (28 m2) shall have not less than two remote means of egress.

13.7.5.3.4   Exhibit booth construction materials shall be limited to the following:

(1) Noncombustible or limited-combustible materials

(2) Wood exceeding 1∕4 in. (6.3 mm) nominal thickness

(3) Wood that is pressure-treated, fire-retardant wood meeting the requirements of NFPA 703

(4) Flame-retardant materials complying with one of the following:

(a) They shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test

Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701.

(b) They shall exhibit a heat release rate not exceeding 100 kW when tested in accordance with NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source.

(5) Textile wall coverings, such as carpeting and similar products used as wall or ceiling finishes, complying with the provisions of 10.2.2 and 10.3.10

(6) Plastics limited to those that comply with 13.3.3 and Section 10.2

(7) Foamed plastics and materials containing foamed plastics having a heat release rate for any single fuel package that does not exceed 100 kW where tested in accordance with one of the following:

(a) ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes

(b) NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source

(8) Cardboard, honeycombed paper, and other combustible materials having a heat release rate for any single fuel package that does not exceed 150 kW where tested in accordance with one of the following:

(a) ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes

(b) NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source

13.7.5.3.5   Curtains, drapes, and decorations shall comply with 10.3.1.

13.7.5.3.6   Acoustical and decorative material including, but not limited to, cotton, hay, paper, straw, moss, split bamboo, and wood chips shall be flame-retardant treated to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction.

13.7.5.3.6.1   Materials that cannot be treated for flame retardancy shall not be used.

13.7.5.3.6.2   Foamed plastics, and materials containing foamed plastics and used as decorative objects such as, but not limited to, mannequins, murals, and signs shall have a heat release rate for any single fuel package that does not exceed 150 kW where tested in accordance with one of the following:

(1) ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes

(2) NFPA 289 using the 20 kW ignition source

13.7.5.3.6.3   Where the aggregate area of acoustical and decorative materials is less than 10 percent of the individual floor or wall area, such materials shall be permitted to be used subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

13.7.5.3.7   The following shall be protected by automatic extinguishing systems:

(1) Single-level exhibit booths exceeding 300 ft2 (28 m2) and covered with a ceiling

(2) Each level of multilevel exhibit booths, including the uppermost level where the uppermost level is covered with a ceiling

13.7.5.3.7.1   The requirements of 13.7.5.3.7 shall not apply

where otherwise permitted by the following:

(1) Ceilings that are constructed of open grate design or listed dropout ceilings in accordance with NFPA 13 shall not be considered ceilings within the context of 13.7.5.3.7.

(2) Vehicles, boats, and similar exhibited products having over 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) of roofed area shall be provided with smoke detectors acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

(3)* The requirement of 13.7.5.3.7(2) shall not apply where fire protection of multilevel exhibit booths is consistent with the criteria developed through a life safety evaluation of the exhibition hall in accordance with 13.4.1, subject to approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

13.7.5.3.7.2   A single exhibit or group of exhibits with ceilings that do not require sprinklers shall be separated by a distance not less than 10 ft (3050 mm) where the aggregate ceiling exceeds 300 ft2 (28 m2).

13.7.5.3.7.3   The water supply and piping for the sprinkler system shall be permitted to be of approved temporary means that is provided by a domestic water supply, a standpipe system, or a sprinkler system.

13.7.5.3.8   Open flame devices within exhibit booths shall comply with 13.7.3.

13.7.5.3.9   Cooking and food-warming devices in exhibit booths shall comply with 13.7.2 and all of the following:

(1) Gas-fired devices shall comply with all of the following:

(a) Natural gas-fired devices shall comply with 9.1.1.

(b) The requirement of 13.7.5.3.9(1)(a) shall not apply to compressed natural gas where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

(c) The use of LP-Gas cylinders shall be prohibited.

(d) Nonrefillable LP-Gas cylinders shall be approved for use where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

(2) The devices shall be isolated from the public by not less than 48 in. (1220 mm) or by a barrier between the devices and the public.

(3) Multi-well cooking equipment using combustible oils or solids shall comply with 9.2.3.

(4) Single-well cooking equipment using combustible oils or solids shall meet all of the following criteria:

(a) The equipment shall have lids available for immediate use.

(b) The equipment shall be limited to 2 ft2 (0.2 m2) of cooking surface.

(c) The equipment shall be placed on noncombustible surface materials.

(d) The equipment shall be separated from each other by a horizontal distance of not less than 24 in.

(610 mm).

(e) The requirement of 13.7.5.3.9(4)(d) shall not apply to multiple single-well cooking equipment where

the aggregate cooking surface area does not exceed 2 ft2 (0.2 m2).

(f) The equipment shall be kept at a horizontal distance of not less than 24 in. (610 mm) from any combustible material.

(5) A portable fire extinguisher in accordance with Section 9.9 shall be provided within the booth for each device, or an approved automatic extinguishing system shall be provided.

13.7.5.3.10   Combustible materials within exhibit booths shall be limited to a one-day supply. Storage of combustible materials behind the booth shall be prohibited. (See 13.7.4.2 and 13.7.5.2.)

13.7.5.3.11   Plans for the exposition, in an acceptable form, shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for approval prior to setting up any exhibit.

13.7.5.3.11.1   The plan shall show all details of the proposed exposition.

13.7.5.3.11.2   No exposition shall occupy any exposition facility without approved plans.

13.7.5.4 Vehicles.   Vehicles on display within an exposition facility shall comply with 13.7.5.4.1 through 13.7.5.4.5.

13.7.5.4.1   All fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed in an approved manner to prevent the escape of vapors; fuel tanks shall not contain in excess of one-half their capacity or contain in excess of 10 gal (38 L) of fuel, whichever is less.

13.7.5.4.2   At least one battery cable shall be removed from the batteries used to start the vehicle engine, and the disconnected battery cable shall then be taped.

13.7.5.4.3   Batteries used to power auxiliary equipment shall be permitted to be kept in service.

13.7.5.4.4   Fueling or defueling of vehicles shall be prohibited.

13.7.5.4.5   Vehicles shall not be moved during exhibit hours.

13.7.5.5 Prohibited Materials.

13.7.5.5.1   The following items shall be prohibited within exhibit halls:

(1) Compressed flammable gases

(2) Flammable or combustible liquids

(3) Hazardous chemicals or materials

(4) Class II or greater lasers, blasting agents, and explosives

13.7.5.5.2   The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to allow the limited use of any items specified in 13.7.5.5.1 under special circumstances.

13.7.6.1   Assembly occupancies shall be provided with a mini‐ mum of one trained crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor. Where the occupant load exceeds 250, additional trained crowd managers or crowd manager supervisors shall be provided at a ratio of one crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor for every 250 occupants, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) This requirement shall not apply to assembly occupancies used exclusively for religious worship with an occupant load not exceeding 500.

(2) The ratio of trained crowd managers to occupants shall be permitted to be reduced where, in the opinion of the AHJ, the existence of an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system and the nature of the event warrant.

13.7.6.2*   The crowd manager and crowd manager supervisor shall receive approved training in crowd management techniques.

13.7.6.3   Duties and responsibilities for the crowd manager and crowd manager supervisor shall be documented within a written emergency plan as required by 13.7.13.

13.7.6.4*   The training for the duties and responsibilities of crowd managers shall include the following:

(1) Understanding crowd manager roles and responsibilities

(2) Understanding safety and security hazards that can endanger public assembly

(3) Understanding crowd management techniques

(4) Introduction to fire safety and fire safety equipment

(5) Understanding methods of evacuation and movement

(6) Understanding procedures for reporting emergencies

(7) Understanding crowd management emergency response procedures

(8) Understanding the paths of travel and exits, facility evacuation and emergency response procedures and, where provided, facility shelter-in-place procedures

(9) Familiarization with the venue and guest services training

(10) Other specific event-warranted training

13.7.6.5   The training for the duties and responsibilities of crowd manager supervisors shall include the following:

(1) The duties described in 13.7.6.4

(2) Understanding crowd manager supervisor roles and responsibilities

(3) Understanding incident management procedures

(4) Understanding the facility evacuation plan

(5) Understanding the facility command structure

13.7.9.1 Secured Seating.

13.7.9.1.1   Seats in assembly occupancies accommodating more than 200 persons shall be securely fastened to the floor, except where fastened together in groups of not less than three

and as permitted by 13.7.9.1.2 and 13.7.9.2.

13.7.9.1.2   Balcony and box seating areas that are separated from other areas by rails, guards, partial-height walls, or other physical barriers and have a maximum of 14 seats shall be exempt from the requirement of 13.7.9.1.1.

13.7.9.2 Unsecured Seating.

13.7.9.2.1   Seats not secured to the floor shall be permitted in restaurants, night clubs, and other occupancies where fastening seats to the floor might be impracticable.

13.7.9.2.2   Unsecured seats shall be permitted, provided that, in the area used for seating, excluding such areas as dance floors and stages, there is not more than one seat for each 15 ft2 (1.4 m2) of net floor area, and adequate aisles to reach exits are maintained at all times.

11.11.1 General.

11.11.1.1   The provisions of Section 11.1 shall apply.

11.11.1.2   Tents shall be permitted only on a temporary basis.

11.11.1.3   Tents shall be erected to cover not more than 75 percent of the premises, unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.2 Flame Propagation Performance.

11.11.2.1   All tent fabric shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 2 of NFPA 701.

11.11.2.2   One of the following shall serve as evidence that the tent fabric materials have the required flame propagation performance:

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall require a certificate or other evidence of acceptance by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

(2) The authority having jurisdiction shall require a report of tests made by other inspection authorities or organizations acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.2.3   Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, confirmatory field tests shall be conducted using test specimens from the original material, which shall have been affixed at the

time of manufacture to the exterior of the tent.

11.11.3 Location and Spacing.

11.11.3.1   There shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3050 mm) between stake lines.

11.11.3.2   Adjacent tents shall be spaced to provide an area to be used as a means of emergency egress. Where 10 ft (3050 mm) between stake lines does not meet the requirements for means of egress, the distance necessary for means of egress shall govern.

11.11.3.3   Tents not occupied by the public and not used for the storage of combustible material shall be permitted to be erected less than 10 ft (3050 mm) from other structures where the authority having jurisdiction deems such close spacing to be safe from hazard to the public.

11.11.3.4   Tents, each not exceeding 1200 ft2 (112 m2) in finished ground level area and located in fairgrounds or similar open spaces, shall not be required to be separated from each other, provided that safety precautions meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.3.5   The placement of tents relative to other structures shall be at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, with consideration given to occupancy, use, opening, exposure, and other similar factors.

11.11.4 Fire Hazards.

11.11.4.1   The finished ground level enclosed by any tent, and the finished ground level for a reasonable distance, but for not less than 10 ft (3050 mm) outside of such a tent, shall be cleared of all flammable or combustible material or vegetation that is not used for necessary support equipment. The clearing work shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction prior to the erection of such a tent. The premises shall be kept free from such flammable or combustible materials during the period for which the premises are used by the public.

11.11.4.2 Smoking.

11.11.4.2.1   Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent, unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.4.2.2   In rooms or areas where smoking is prohibited, plainly visible signs shall be posted that read as follows: NO SMOKING

11.11.5 Fire-Extinguishing Equipment.   Portable fire-extinguishing equipment of approved types shall be furnished and maintained in tents in such quantity and in such locations as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.6 Services.

11.11.6.1 Fired Heaters.

11.11.6.1.1   Only labeled heating devices shall be used.

11.11.6.1.2   Fuel-fired heaters and their installation shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

11.11.6.1.3   Containers for liquefied petroleum gases shall be installed not less than 60 in. (1525 mm) from any tent and shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 58.

11.11.6.1.4   Tanks shall be secured in the upright position and protected from vehicular traffic.

11.11.6.2 Electric Heaters.

11.11.6.2.1   Only labeled heaters shall be permitted.

11.11.6.2.2   Heaters used inside a tent shall be approved.

11.11.6.2.3   Heaters shall be connected to electricity by electric cable that is suitable for outside use and is of sufficient size to handle the electrical load.