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8 (6) Appendix L: Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (C) Use of the terms in the Fire Code. Wherever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the Minnesota State Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Lake Elmo. Where the term “fire code official” is used in the Minnesota State Fire Code, it shall mean the city’s Building Official. (D) Duties and responsibilities of the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official or his or her authorized representative shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Enforcement of the provisions of this Section; (2) May order the establishment of fire lanes on public or private property as may be necessary in order to ensure that the travel of fire equipment is not be impeded or interfered with, and that access to fire hydrants and buildings is not blocked off. When a fire lane has been ordered to be established, it shall be marked by a sign bearing the words “No Parking — Fire Lane” or a similar message. If the sign is in private property, it shall be erected and maintained by the property owner at the property owner’s expense. Such sign must be installed within 30 days after notification by the Fire Code Official that a fire lane must be established. Thereafter, no person shall park a vehicle or otherwise occupy or obstruct the fire lane; and (3) Keeping on file with the city all statutes and regulations applicable to this section. (E) Fire Inspections. In order to ensure the health, safety, and public welfare, the city will inspect existing facilities in accordance with established policy. A fire service fee will be charged in accordance with the city’s fee schedule for new construction, additions and alterations where a building permit is required. (F) Lock boxes. Lock boxes are required on all new commercial structures in the city. They shall meet the following requirements: (1) The lock box must be mounted in an easily accessible location near the main entrance of the structure or as otherwise approved in writing by the Fire Chief; (2) The lock box must contain all keys necessary to gain access to the commercial structure as well as access to interior areas of the structure; and (3) The Fire Chief must be contacted when access to a lock box is requested by the property owner in order to change keys for various building locks. (G) Hazardous material list. With respect to commercial properties, the property owner must provide the Fire Chief with the following information related to hazardous materials and chemicals on the property. This information must be updated annually and when shipments of new or seasonal hazardous materials or chemicals are received on the property (1) A list of all hazardous materials and chemicals stored in the structure(s) and on the property;