HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx22_Renton Fire Authority Memorandum_ThomasFIRE & EMERGENCY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 24, 2017
TO: Clark Close, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Earlington/Minter Townhomes
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $795.10 per townhome unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance.
Code Related Comments:
1. The fire flow requirement for the proposed townhomes is 3,750 gpm if built with
non-rated construction and no fire sprinkler systems. The fire flow would drop to
1,750 with one hour rated construction and approved fire sprinkler systems
(NFPA 13D type systems are acceptable). Four fire hydrants are required. One
within 150-feet and three within 300-feet of each of the proposed buildings.
There are some existing hydrants within 300-feet of the proposed homes. It
appears water main extensions and additional hydrants will be required.
Insufficient fire flow exists at this location at present time.
2. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be minimum 20 -feet
wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire
access roadways shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi
point loading. Access is required within 150-feet of all points on all buildings.
Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in length require an approved
turnaround. Cul-de-sac turnarounds with 90-feet diameters are required for
streets over 300-feet long. Proposed landscape islands are not allowed in the
cul-de-sac.