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Ordinance 810 Page 6 SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Little Canada hereby amends Chapter 600, Section 602, Adoption by Reference of the Minnesota State Fire Code, by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: 602. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN OPEN FIRES ON BALCONIES 602.010. DECLARATION OF POLICY. On March 22, 2017, the Little Canada City Council adopted the 2003 Minnesota State Fire Code including Appendix “H” 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code including Appendix K relating to the prohibition of fires or barbecues on balconies or patios. The purpose of this appendix is to prevent tragedies from occurring as a result of such activities. 602.020. OPEN FLAME PROHIBITED. In any structure containing three or more dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of the structure. 602.030. FUEL STORAGE PROHIBITED. No person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch, or other similar heating or lighting chemical or device in the locations designated in Section 602.010. 602.040. EXCEPTIONS. Listed electric or gas-fired barbecue grills that are permanently mounted and wired or plumbed to the building’s gas supply or electrical system and that maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches on all sides, unless listed for lesser clearances, may be installed on balconies and patios when approved by the Fire Chief. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Little Canada hereby amends Chapter 1400, Section 1401, Burning Regulations, by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: 1401. BURNING REGULATIONS 1401.010. PROHIBITED PERIODS. (1) No persons shall kindle, ignite, set or start any outdoor fire for any purpose whatsoever during any period which is designated by the City Council, Fire Chief, designee or Minnesota DNR, as hazardous or dangerous.