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To: Brian Leveille
From:
Date: 8/03/07
Re: Application #115-07
Address: 145 South
Fire Department Access: Access shall be in accordance with Article 9 of the California
Fire Code (CFC). Access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 13' 6". Access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of a 60,000 pound fire apparatus and shall be
provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Note: Provide driveways at each street over 1501.
Address Numbers: Approved address numbers shall be placed on all new buildings in such
a position to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. Numbers
shall be a minimum of 5" high x 1/2" stroke and be on a contrasting background. [UFC
901.4.4]
Water Supplies: Water Supplies shall be in accordance with Sections 901 and 903 of the
CFC. An approved water supply capable of providing the required fire flow for fire
protection is required. The fire flow shall be determined using Appendix III-Aof the
CFC. Note:
Fire Department Access to Equipment: Rooms or areas containing controls for air -
handling systems, automatic fire -protection systems, or other diction, suppression or
control elements shall be identified for use by the fire department and shall be located in
the same area. A sign shall be provided on the door to the room or area stating "Fire
Sprinkler Riser" and "Fire Alarm Control Panel".
Fire Protection Systems and Equipment: Fire protection systems shall be installed in
accordance with the CFC and the California Building Code. An approved NFPA 13 D
system will be required for this project. Shop Drawings and Specifications shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to installation.
Fire Safety During Construction: Buildings undergoing construction, alteration or
demolition shall be in accordance with Article 87 of the CFC.
Portable Fire Extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers, rated 2A, 10 BC, shall be
mounted within 75'of travel and at each exit.