To: All
Saltaire Homeowners
All homes in Saltaire where
propane is used or stored must annually file a permit application in order to
be granted a permit to use and store the tanks. Click
here to download your 2010 Combined Application for Propane Permit &
Outdoor Cooking Permit.
Propane Tanks
All propane tanks of a capacity greater than 10 lbs
may only be present in the Village pursuant to a properly issued Flammable Gas
Tank Permit. This permit requirement
shall hereafter include the large 80 lb big blue propane tanks used by many
homes for cooking and other interior gas needs.
The main purpose of this requirement for a permit for the large tanks as
well as the smaller tanks is to allow the Village to provide this important
information to the Fire Company. Information on the size and type of propane
tanks located on a property may be vital to the Fire Company in the event that
they respond in an emergency. You will notice in the enclosed application
that there is no fee associated with the permit for the large blue tanks.
Mosquito Control Devices
A permit is required for the use and storage of a
mosquito control device. The fee is $75
per residence, and a maximum of 3 units are allowed per property. The maximum
number of tanks allowed for mosquito units is equal to the number of units plus
one.
Outdoor Cooking
The legislation permits outdoor cooking under certain
conditions and only by use of a propane gas powered grill. The regulations
governing the use of an outdoor grill are very specific; and it is extremely
important that all applicants and users of the grill understand these
conditions. The entire section of the law relating to outdoor cooking is
appended to the reverse side of the permit application. Please read it
thoroughly, and call me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the
conditions of grill use. I highlight some of the important provisions below:
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Unless one is a
year round resident, which is strictly defined, outdoor cooking is prohibited
from November 1 through March 31, and
all propane tanks must be removed from the Village by November 30 of each year.
Þ
Grilling is
prohibited on second floor decks unless and only under the condition that there
is an unobstructed exterior egress directly to the ground that is permanently
affixed to the deck, or unless the gas supply to the grill is hard-connected to
the propane supply for the house on the ground level.
Þ
Outdoor cooking
shall be permitted only between the hours
of 12:00 noon and
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The grill,
barbecue or heat source when in use shall
be attended at all times and located at least five (5) feet from the nearest
combustible material, including but not limited to trees or hanging limb,
any structure (excluding deck railings) that is not protected by fireproof
material and not less than fifteen (15) feet from an inhabited structure on an
adjoining property
Þ
A fire extinguisher in proper working
order and a working garden hose
connected to a water tap which hose shall be located within ten (10) feet of
the grill, barbecue or heat source.
Þ
The grill must be
at all times upon a fire retardant
platform or mat extending at least one (1) foot in all directions from the
heat source. A fire retardant grill mat
can be found in many home and garden stores, and will be acceptable if the
material is listed as fire retardant.
Þ
Only one grill per home is allowed, and only one spare propane tank for the grill can be
stored on the property. This spare tank must be stored in compliance with the
Village Code.
Þ
By applying for
this permit, you consent to the inspection of your property by the Village Fire
Marshal or other Village representative for compliance with the Village Code.
All
homes in Saltaire where propane is used or stored must annually file a permit
application in order to be granted a permit to use and store the tanks. Click here to download your 2010 Combined Application
for Propane Permit & Outdoor Cooking Permit. If you have or plan to
have any propane tanks on your property this year, or if you plan to have a
grill on your property this year, please complete the application entirely and
submit it the Village office with appropriate fee.
If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance
for your cooperation on these important fire prevention and safety issues.
Sincerely,
Village
Administrator