Maximum grades on turnaround areas shall not exceed four percent. Maximum grade shall not exceed eight percent. Street grades shall comply with City or County design standards for both public and private street access routes.
Private street access routes must comply with the Uniform Fire Code. Private street access means a Fire Department access route on private land. Public street access routes must comply with the City or County road design standards and also must comply with the Uniform Fire Code. Public street access means a Fire Department access route on a public right-of-way. When a dead-end access route exceeds 150 feet in length, an approved turnaround area must be provided. Except for loop lanes, shared driveways, and private driveways, all access routes must be at least 20 feet wide. 39-04, 4-21-04) 29.24.020 Administrative interpretation – Defined terms.įire Department access means an approved route that is always available for use by fire trucks and is designed to meet fire equipment load requirements. This directive shall assist developers and designers in meeting the requirements for Fire Department access, by defining terms and listing minimum design standards considered necessary for effective fire fighting operations. To provide effective fire fighting operations, the Fire Department must be able to reach all structures by way of approved access roadways, streets, or driveways. These include single-family dwellings, apartment buildings, shopping malls, business complexes, industrial complexes, hospitals, and nursing homes. The Fire Department is required to respond to a multitude of emergencies in various types of buildings and occupancies.
29.24.020 Administrative interpretation – Defined terms.Ģ9.24.040 Aerial apparatus roadway width.Ģ9.24.090 Other fire department turnarounds and clearances.Ģ9.24.110 Shared driveway standards.
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