§ 24.07. Identification of buildings and structures having truss construction.

(a)

Definitions.

"Truss" means a framed structural unit made up of a group of triangles arranged in a single plane in such a manner that if loads are applied at the points of intersection of truss members, only compressive or tensile (nonbending) forces will result in the members.

"Truss construction" means a structure, excluding a detached single-family residential structure, in which the roof or floor is supported by trusses.

"Truss construction emblem" or "emblem," as used in this Section, means an emblem affixed to a structure that has truss construction and having the shape, color and features set forth in subsection (d) hereof.

(b)

Display Requirements. A truss construction emblem shall be affixed to the front of all structures, excluding detached single-family residential structures, that have truss construction, provided, that upon written approval of the Fire Chief, a planned development or subdivision, all of the structures within which have truss construction, may display the truss construction emblem at each entrance to the planned development or subdivision rather than on each individual structure.

(c)

Registration Fee.

(1)

The owner of each structure required to display a truss construction emblem shall register same with the Fire Department on forms provided by the Department.

(2)

A registration fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per year shall be charged to the owner of each structure required to be registered under this subsection.

(3)

Such fees shall be used to defray the cost of identifying, maintaining records of, and inspecting structures with truss construction and any other costs of implementing, administering or enforcing the requirements of this Section.

(d)

Truss Construction Emblem. The truss construction emblem required by this Section shall be of the color, shape and have lettering and features as follows:

color: bright or reflective or be made of a reflective material;

shape: an isosceles triangle having dimensions of twelve (12) inches horizontally by six inches vertically;

lettering: the letter "F" to signify a floor with truss construction; the letter "R" to signify a roof with truss construction; the letters "FIR" to signify both a floor and roof with truss construction; such letters shall be printed on the emblem in a conspicuous size and color;

placement: the emblem shall be permanently affixed to the left of the main entrance door of the structure at a height not less than four feet nor more than six feet above the ground. Such emblem shall be installed, and shall be maintained in good condition by the owner of the structure.

(4/6/98)