Fire Ordinances

Chapter 93 - Fire Prevention - Fire Code Amendments

The City of Troy has adopted the International Fire Code - 2006 (IFC) as its local fire prevention ordinance. The City of Troy has made amendments throughout the code to address specific issues pertaining to fire and life safety at the local level.

These amendments precede the section of the IFC to which they refer.

Chapter 93 - Fireworks

This specific section of Chapter 93 addresses the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks.

The City of Troy allows the storage, sale, handling and use of "Michigan Legal" fireworks. Generally speaking, Michigan Legal fireworks are those devices that, when ignited, produce a shower of sparks. In the state of Michigan, if a firework leaves the ground, spins or twirls, or makes a report (goes "bang"), it is illegal.

Possession of "Michigan Legal" fireworks less than 500 lbs for the purpose of storage, sale, handling or use (other than personal consumption) requires a permit from the fire department. Questions regarding this section of the ordinance can be directed to the Fire Prevention Division at 248.524.3419, during normal business hours.

Chapter 93 - Occupancy Permit

This specific section of Chapter 93 addresses business occupancy requirements. Under certain circumstances, the City of Troy requires businesses that move in to existing buildings to obtain a permit from the fire department prior to occupancy.

Section 105.8.1 thru 105.8.5 addresses the following:

• Who needs to apply for an occupancy permit
• What information is to be submitted with the application
• Site and building preparation requirements prior to occupancy

Chapter 93 - Open Burning

This section of Chapter 93 addresses open burning, or outdoor burning, within the City of Troy. Open burning is allowed provided certain criteria are met. The Fire Prevention Code specifically addresses:

• Size limitations for approved fires
• Approved / Unapproved fuels
• Location of approved burning areas
• Attendance requirements

Bonfires are those fires larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Bonfires require approval from City Council. Sufficient time should be allowed to be placed on the Council agenda for discussion and approval. Questions regarding bonfire approval can be directed to the Fire Prevention Division at 248.524.3419, during normal business hours.

Chapter 103 - Alarm Ordinance

The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a registration and permit process, with appropriate regulations to facilitate the reduction of false alarm activations; to establish procedures for administration of the ordinance; and to advance the disciplined use and maintenance of alarm systems. This link references not only fire alarms, but security and medical alarm systems as well. Questions regarding fire alarm registrations can be directed to the Fire prevention Division at 248.524.3419 during normal business hours.

Chapter 106 - Fire Lanes

This purpose of this ordinance is to provide regulations concerning street and traffic regulations, including fire lane requirements, within the City of Troy. This section of Chapter 106 addresses:

• Fire lane width
• Fire lane signage requirements
• Site plan requirements for locating fire lanes

Chapter 2 - Address Numbering and Street Naming

This ordinance establishes a system for numbering buildings and structures fronting on all public and private streets within the City of Troy. All buildings and structures are numbered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. This link references the entire ordinance as it establishes base lines and sets criteria for numbering all buildings or structures within the City of Troy and:

• Attempts to conform to the numbering system of our neighboring communities where common streets form boundary lines
• Identifies size, type and location of numbers with respect to commercial vs. residential buildings