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2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground or other all - weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval from the fire code official obtained before transferring products to the site, (c) Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby amended as follows: 2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 50 feet (15 240 mm) in width and 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to the following: 1. Storage yard areas and materials - handling equipment selection design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles. 2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile, 3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants. 4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the des shall be established identified and maintained. 5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program. Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features. (d) Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby amended by adding the following statement to the last sentence: 2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning /smoldering areas. (e) Section 2808.9 Material - handling equipment, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section: Ordinance No. NS -XXXX Page 37 of 51 75A -61