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403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
Date 9/29/2022
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: SUP22-000020
Dear Alex Jones,
This is A request by Clint Walker to build a traditional mini storage facility. The
facility will include approximately 419 units and the single family home will be
used for onsite property management. The development site is located in a C-2
(COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) zone. The proposed location is on S Indiana Ave
on parcel R04041 at 2813 S INDIANA AVE in Caldwell, Idaho.
The Caldwell City Fire Department has reviewed and can approve the
application subject to compliance with all the following code requirements and
conditions of approval. Any deviation from this plan is subject to Fire
Department approval. Please note that unless stated otherwise, this memo
represents the requirements of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted
by the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Comments:
1. On site Fire hydrants, capable of producing the required fire flow, shall be
located along approved fire lanes. Fire hydrant spacing shall meet the
requirements of IFC table C105.1.1 (IFC 507.3, IFC B105.2, IFC C105).
2. Roadway serving a fire hydrant shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width.
(IFC D103.1)
3. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus. (IFC 503.2.5)
4. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions
of the exterior walls of the first story of a building measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. (IFC 503.1.1)
5. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13
feet 6 inches. (IFC 503.2.1)
6. The minimum outside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be 48 feet. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 28 feet. (IFC 503.2.4)
7. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an approved driving surface of
asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface and can support the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Please
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
provide documentation the road surface meets this standard. (IFC
D102.1)
8. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC
D103.2)
9. A Knox Box / Key Box is required for this structure. Please contact the Fire
Prevention Office at (208) 455-4703 for ordering information. Location
shall be determined with the Fire Code Official at time of installation. (IFC
503.6, D103.5).
General Requirement:
Fire Department required fire hydrants, access, and street identification shall be
installed prior to construction or storage of combustible materials on site.
Provisions may be made for temporary access and identification measures.
Specific building construction requirements of the International Building Code,
International Fire Code and City of Caldwell Code will apply. However, these
provisions are best addressed by a licensed Architect at time of building permit
application.
Regards,
Alan Perry
Division Chief
Fire Marshal
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
Aperry@cityofcaldwell.org