Fueled equipment including, but not limited to, motorcycles, mopeds, lawn-care equipment, portable generators, and portable cooking equipment, shall not be stored, operated, or repaired within a building.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings or rooms constructed for such use in accordance with the International Building Code.
2. Where allowed by section 314 of the International Fire Code (Indoor Displays)
3. Storage of equipment utilized for maintenance purposes is allowed in approved locations when the aggregate fuel capacity of the stored equipment does not exceed 10 gallons and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with IFC 903.3.1.1.

The Fire Marshal is authorized to require removal of fueled equipment from locations where the presence of such equipment is determined by the Fire Marshal to be hazardous.

Vehicles. Liquid or gas-fueled vehicles, boats, or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:

1. Batteries are disconnected
2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is least).
3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering
4. Vehicles, boats, or other motorcraft equipment are not to be fueled or defueled within the building.
5. Vehicles are to be inspected prior to entering the building by the Fire Marshal or his designee.

Vendors wishing to display vehicles inside of the UCCU Center or any other UVU building for trade shows, sporting events, etc. are required to obtain approval from the UVU Fire Marshal’s Office a minimum of 30 days prior to the event. To obtain approval, the vendor or promoter will need request a permit and  provide a detailed floor plan outlining the placement of the vehicle in relation to any other displays or booths. The Fire Marshal is authorized to require removal of vehicles from locations where the presence of such vehicle is determined by the Fire Marshal to be hazardous; or in the event that the vehicle was not pre inspected by the Fire Marshal or his designee.

Permit requests can be sent to:

Justin Sprague, UVU Fire Marshal

 (801)863-7450….Fax

[email protected]