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Permitted temporary shelters shall meet the following fire, safety, and health requirements:

(1) Fire Safety. The permitted temporary shelter shall conform to the following requirements:

(a) Open Fires. No open fires shall be permitted within approved shelters or outside an approved fire pit or appliance.

(b) Heating Appliances. No heating appliances shall be permitted within approved shelters.

(c) Cooking.

(i) The managing agency may allow for a common tent to provide community cooking facilities and services for the permitted temporary shelter. Common tents shall be approved by the managing agency and the Department.

(ii) No cooking appliances shall be permitted within approved shelters.

(d) Fire Extinguishers. The managing agency shall provide an adequate number and appropriate rating of fire extinguishers at the permitted temporary shelter as approved by the Department or the City’s Fire Department.

(e) Emergency Access. The managing agency shall ensure that adequate access for fire and emergency medical personnel and apparatuses is provided for at the permitted temporary shelter, as determined by the City’s Fire Marshal.

(f) Shelter Separation. The managing agency shall ensure that there is an adequate distance between approved shelters and other structures, as determined by the City’s Fire Marshal.

(g) Electrical Service. Any electrical service provided to the permitted temporary shelter shall be in accordance with City Code. Any electrical cords used outdoors shall be approved for outdoor use.

(2) Health. The managing agency shall provide all necessary sanitary facilities, including temporary outhouses or portable toilets and facilities for handwashing. All applicable health standards for providing and using such facilities shall be satisfied as required by the Department. Facilities and staff shall be available to provide minor medical treatment to temporary shelter residents; excessive use of the City emergency medical services for nonemergent care will result in billing to the temporary shelter sponsor. Nonemergent care is defined as care that does not require transportation to the emergency room.

(3) Access for Inspections. The managing agency shall permit inspections by City staff to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit. Inspections shall occur at reasonable times and may occur without prior notice.

(4) Approved Shelters. Residents of the permitted temporary shelter may reside only in approved shelters at the permitted temporary shelter. [Ord. 4434 § 1, 2019.]