HomeMy WebLinkAboutUpdated Fire Comments 11-26-12_kirkland
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:
November 26, 2012
TO:
Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner
FROM:
Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:
NE 15th and Kirkland Townhomes
1. The preliminary fire flow is 2,000 gpm with an approved fire sprinkler system installed. A minimum of two hydrants are required for each building. One within 150-feet and one within
300-feet of the proposed buildings. An approved hydrant is required within 50-feet of all fire department sprinkler connections. Existing hydrants can be used to satisfy the requirements
as long as they meet current code including 5-inch storz fittings.
2. Fire mitigation impact fees are applicable at the rate of $388.00 per multi-family unit. This fee is paid at time of building permit issuance.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150-feet of all points on the building. Fire lane signage required for the onsite roadway. Required turning radius
is 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside. Roadways shall be a minimum of 20-feet wide. Roadways shall support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 322-psi point loading.
4. An electronic site plan is required prior to occupancy for pre-fire planning purposes.
5. An approved fire sprinkler system is required throughout all buildings due to low available fire flow in this area. Approved fire alarm systems are also required in all buildings.
Fire alarm systems are required to be fully addressable and full detection is required. Direct outside access door is required to fire alarm and fire sprinkler system control areas.