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(c) For open fire cooking operations with service to and subject to the general public, the following shall apply: i. Open flame cooking operations shall be conducted under a non - combustible covering. All structures shall be properly anchored / secured. ii. Cooking operations shall not be located less than 10 feet from any building. iii. Open flame cooking appliances shall not be located less than 10 feet from the general public. Means of protection, such as a protective barrier shall be approved by the AHJ. iv. Cooking operations shall not be located less than 20 feet from any exiting system. v. Open flame cooking operations shall not be located less than 25 feet from trash, brush, or other combustible waste. vi. Cooking equipment using flammable liquids or gasses shall not be used less than 25 feet from any outside ignition sources, (vehicles, generators, electrical panels, etc.) and not less than 25 feet from any other tent or temporary structures. vii. Flammable gas cylinders used in cooking operations shall be listed for that use. Spare flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed 5 gallons water capacity in any 1 tenant space. viii. Spare flammable liquid containers shall not exceed 1 gallon capacity. Containers shall be stored in a well ventilated area and shall be kept at least 10 feet away from any open flame, ignition source, and the general public. Maximum storage quantity is 1 gallon per appliance. Flammable liquid storage containers shall be listed for that use. ix. All flammable liquid or gas fueled cooking appliances shall be listed for that use. (d) The AHJ shall be authorized to immediately cause to cease any open fire or cooking activity, if such fire is determined to cause a danger to life safety and /or health. (2) Fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes. (a) Open fire performances before a proximate audience shall comply with the following: i. Performances that use an open flame, such as "fire dancing ", shall be held outdoors (see exception below). ii. Performance shall be in an area at least 25 feet clear of trash, brush, and other combustible waste. iii. A minimum clearance of 25 feet shall be kept between the performers and the audience at all times during a performance. This distance may be reduced to 15 feet, provided an AHJ approved, non - combustible safety net is in place to protect the audience in the case of an accidental release.