Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-36 - Marinas

(1) 3601.1 Scope. Marina facilities shall be in accordance with this rule.

(2) 3601.2 Plans and approvals. Plans for marina fire protection facilities shall be approved prior to installation. The work shall be subject to final inspection and approval after installation.

(1) 3602.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in rule 1301:7-7-02 of the Administrative Code.

"Float."

"Marina."

Vessel.

"Wharf"

(1) 3603.1 Combustible debris. Combustible debris and rubbish shall not be deposited or accumulated on land beneath marina structures, piers or wharves.

(2) 3603.2 Sources of ignition. Open-flame devices used for lighting or decoration on the exterior of a vessel, float, pier or wharf shall be approved.

(3) 3603.3 Flammable or combustible liquid spills. Spills of flammable or combustible liquids at or upon the water shall be reported immediately to the fire department or jurisdictional authorities.

(4) 3603.4 Rubbish containers. Containers with tight-fitting or self-closing lids shall be provided for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste material. The rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that comply with any one of the following:

(5) 3603.5 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with its listing, paragraph (E)(605) of rule 1301:7-7-06 of the Administrative Code and chapter 5 of NFPA 303 as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations.

(6) 3603.6 Berthing and storage. Berthing and storage shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of NFPA 303 as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code.

(7) 3603.7 Slip identification. Slips and mooring spaces shall be individually identified by an approved numeric or alphabetic designator. Space designators shall be posted at the space. Signs indicating the space designators located on finger piers and floats shall be posted at the base of all piers, finger piers, floats and finger floats.

(1) 3604.1 General. Piers, marinas and wharves with facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels, and marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be equipped with fire protection equipment in accordance with paragraphs (D)(2)( 3604.2) to (D)(6)( 3604.6) of this rule.

(2) 3604.2 Standpipes. Marinas and boatyards shall be equipped throughout with standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 303 as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (15 240 mm) from a standpipe hose connection.

(3) 3604.3 Access and water supply. Piers and wharves shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water-supply systems with on-site fire hydrants where required by the fire code official. Such roads and water systems shall be provided and maintained in accordance with paragraphs (C)(503) and (G)(507) of rule 1301:7-7-05 of the Administrative Code.

(4) 3604.4 Portable fire extinguishers. One portable fire extinguisher of the ordinary (moderate) hazard type shall be provided at each required standpipe hose connection. Additional portable fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with paragraph (F)(906) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code.

(5) 3604.5 Communications. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or other approved, clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site in a location approved by the fire code official.

(6) 3604.6 Emergency operations staging areas. Space shall be provided on all float systems for the staging of emergency equipment. Emergency operation staging areas shall provide a minimum of 4 feet wide by 10 feet long (1219 mm by 3048 mm) clear area exclusive of walkways and shall be located at each standpipe hose connection. Emergency operation staging areas shall be provided with a curb or barrier having a minimum height of 4 inches (102 mm) and maximum space between the bottom edge and the surface of the staging area of 2 inches (51 mm) on the outboard sides of the staging area.

n approved sign reading "FIRE EQUIPMENT STAGING AREA-KEEP CLEAR" shall be provided at each staging area.

(1) 3605.1 Fuel dispensing. Marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-23 of the Administrative Code.

Replaces: 1301:7-7-45.