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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA <br />ORDINANCE NO. <br />AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 602 OF THE LITTLE CANADA MUNICIPAL <br />CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN OPEN FIRES ON BALCONIES. <br />The City Council of the City of Little Canada hereby ordains: <br />Section 1. <br />Section 602 is hereby replaced in its entirety with the following: <br />602.010. DECLARATION OF POLICY. On February 11, 2004, the Little <br />Canada City Council adopted the 2003 Minnesota State Fire Code including Appendix <br />"H" relating to the prohibition of fires or barbecues on balconies or patios. The purpose <br />of this appendix is to prevent tragedies from occurring as a result of such activities. <br />602.020. OPEN FLAME PROHIBITED. In any structure containing three or <br />more dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on <br />any balcony above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of the <br />structure. <br />602.030. FUEL STORAGE PROHIBITED. No person shall store or use any <br />fuel, barbecue, torch, or other similar heating or lighting chemical or device in the <br />locations designated in Section 602.010. <br />602.040. EXCEPTIONS. Listed electric or gas -fired barbecue grills that are <br />permanently mounted and wired or plumbed to the building's gas supply or electrical <br />system and that maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches on all sides, unless listed for <br />lesser clearances, may be installed on balconies and patios when approved by the Fire <br />Chief. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />