inserting in lieu thereof the figures 2,422, so that it shall read as follows: "assistant master mechanic, at not more than $2,422. This ordinance shall take effect on and after the first day of August, 1920, and is applicable to the temporary increase in salary to department employees approved October 14, 1919. Approved, July 13, 1920. AMENDMENTS TO AN AMENDED ORDINANCE REVISING THE BUILDING CODE APPROVED FEBRUARY 25, 1919. Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council of the City of Hartford: That Paragraph 2 of Section I of Article 1 be amended by striking out of the third line of said paragraph the words "assistant supervisor", and of the fifth line the words "assistant electrical inspector", so that said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: 2. Organization-The head of the department shall be the supervisor of buildings, hereinafter called the supervisor, and subordinate to him shall be the building inspector, assistant building inspector, electrical inspector, plumbing inspector, assistant plumbing inspector and two stenographers or clerks all of whom shall perform such duties as the supervisor may require and all of whom shall be under his direction, supervision and control. That Paragraph 6 of Section 1 of Article 1 be amended by striking out the words "assistant supervisor of building........... $3,500" and "assistant electrical inspector....... ....$2,500" so that said paragraph as amended shall read as follows: 6. Salaries-The officials and employees of the department of building inspector shall receive as full compensation for all their official duties the following salaries: Supervisor of buildings,. .$6.000 Building inspector,... 2,800 Assistant building inspector,. 2,500 Electrical inspector,. 2.800 Plumbing inspector,. 2,800 Assistant plumbing inspector,. 2,500 Two stenographers or clerks whose aggregate com pensation shall not exceed.. 2,400 The salaries of the assistants shall be such as may be fixed by the supervisor, but not to exceed the amounts herein provided. Approved, August 17, 1920. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARY OF THE CLERK OF Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council of the That that portion of section 65* of the revised ordinances of 1908 amended by amendment approved May 27, 1919, is hereby further amended to read as follows: "Clerk of assessors and board of relief, not more than. Approved, August 17, 1920. $2,000 per year." AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING GASOLINE AND OTHER VOLATILE INFLAMMABLE FLUIDS. Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council of the GENERAL. Sec. 1. This ordinance shall apply to all new plants, stores, garages, equipments, and installations, and, except as otherwise specified, to existing plants, stores, garages, equipments, installations, and other conditions, which constitute a distinct hazard to adjoining property, in so far as the intent of the sections can be reasonably fulfilled. Sec. 2. For the purpose of this ordinance "volatile inflammable fluid" shall mean any fluid that will give forth inflammable vapor at a temperature of less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, to be ascertained by the application of the Tagliabue, Abel-Pensky or Pensky-Martens method of testing, and shall include such fluids as gasoline, ether, carbon bisulphide, naphtha, benzole, and collodion. *Section 66, Revision of 1920. Sec. 3. A "container" shall be any can, bucket, barrel, tank or other vessel, except stationary or fixed tanks, tank wagons and tank cars, in which inflammable fluids or mixtures are stored or kept. Sec. 4. A "permit" is the written authority of the chief of the fire department, issued pursuant to this ordinance, for the manufacture, use, storage, sale or transportation of gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid. Sec. 5. An "approval" is a written authority of the chief of the fire department certifying that the type, class or kind of article or thing, or the location, equipment or installation, mentioned in such approval has been examined and approved by the chief of the fire department in conformity with this ordinance. Sec. 6. The term "chief of the fire department" shall include the chief, and his deputy or deputies assigned to fire prevention work. Sec. 7. The term "person" shall include individuals, firms and corporations. Sec. 8. All applications for permits to keep, use, store, manufacture, sell or transport gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluids, or mixtures must be made in writing to the chief of the fire department in such form and detail as he shall prescribe, and containing such information as he shall require. The chief of the fire department shall forthwith make an inspection of the premises, location or vehicle proposed to be used for such storage, manufacture, sale or transportation, and the means of distribution, and if the conditions, surroundings and arrangements are such that the intent of this ordinance can be observed, he shall then issue a permit that such storage, manufacture, sale or distribution may be conducted. The permit shall state the maximum quantity of gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid which may be stored, and no permit shall be issued to any person under eighteen years of age, or to any person who has not a sufficient knowledge of the English language to understand the requirements. Sec. 9. Before any installation is covered from sight a notification in writing shall be given to the chief of the fire department, who shall within 48 hours after the receipt of such notification (Sundays and holidays excepted) inspect the installation and give his written approval or disapproval. Upon failure of the chief of the fire department to make the inspection within the specified time, the installation may be covered, but shall still be subject to inspection by the chief of the fire department at the expense of the city. Sec. 10. Any permit or approval issued by the chief of the fire department may be revoked, or suspended by him for cause, subject to appeal as hereinafter provided. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, USE AND TRANSPORTATION OF VOLATILE INFLAMMABLE FLUIDS. Sec. 15. No person shall keep, use, store, manufacture, sell or transport within the limits of the city any gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid in quantity exceeding five gallons until he shall have obtained a permit for such purpose from the chief of the fire department; provided that nothing in this ordinance contained shall be construed as requiring a permit for the storage or transportation of gasoline in the tanks of motor vehicles for use as fuel for generating motive power. Sec. 16. No gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid in quantity exceeding five gallons shall be stored or kept except in safety containers or tanks approved by the chief of the fire department, and no such fluid in quantities of five gallons or less shall be kept for any use whatsoever except in safety containers. No such fluid shall be stored by any person in larger quantity than the maximum amount authorized by the permit issued to him by the chief of the fire department under the provisions of this ordi nance. Sec. 17. No person shall sell or deliver or cause to be sold or delivered within the limits of the city gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid, in larger quantity than five gallons, to any person who under the provisions of this ordinance is required to secure a permit and has failed to do so, nor shall any person sell or deliver or cause to be sold or delivered such fluid to any person who has received a permit from the chief of the fire department in so large a quantity as to exceed the maximum amount authorized in said permit. Sec. 18. No person shall transport for sale or delivery within the limits of the city gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid in tank cars, tank wagons or in any other vehicle wherein the same may be contained unless such car, wagon or other vehicle has been inspected by the chief of the fire department and has received an approval from him. Sec. 19. Where gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluids are kept, used or handled, dry sand, ashes, chemical extinguishers or other fire retardants shall be provided in such quantities, and with such pails, scoops and other fire applicances as may be directed by the chief of the fire department. Sawdust shall not be used to absorb oils or grease in any building where gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluids are used. Sec. 20. In all rooms or parts of buildings which contain gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid in open containers, or in which the vapors from such fluids are present, or in which inflammable fluids are used in any manufacturing process, the carrying of lighted matches and smoking are prohibited. Suitable signs lettered Smoking Prohibited by Order of the Fire Department shall be conspicuously displayed. Sec. 21. The handling or storing of any volatile inflammable fluid within dangerous proximity to open flame or fire is prohibited. STORAGE TANKS AND APPURTENANCES. Sec. 25. In so far as practicable the storage of gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluid shall be outside of buildings in underground tanks. Such tanks shall be placed upon a solid foundation which may be earth, and shall be satisfactorily covered with asphaltum or other suitable rust-resisting material. The top of such tanks |