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403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
Date 2/08/2023
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number SUB22-000033 Westview Lofts 2
Dear Alex Jones, Associate Planner,
The Caldwell City Fire Department District 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. 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. Monument signage for addressing will be required at the entrance and at
all intersections within the project. (IFC 505.1)
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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
provide documentation the road surface meets this standard. (IFC
D102.1)
9. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC
D103.2)
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
10. For streets having a width less than 33 feet back of curb to back of curb
parking shall be restricted on one side; for streets having a width less than
27 feet back of curb to back of curb parking shall be restricted on both
sides. A note on the face of the final plat is required noting the parking
restriction prior to signing of the final plat. In addition, No Parking signs shall
be installed in accordance with the requirements of the IFC. (IFC 503.8)
11. Access gates shall comply with requirements of the IFC. If gates are
electronically operated, they shall be equipped with an automatic
opening mechanism activated by the Opticom system. Manual gates
shall be secured with a Knox brand padlock (IFC 503.6, D103.5).
12. Approved secondary access roads shall be provided per section D106 of
the 2018 IFC.
13. D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved
aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this
section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to
the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall,
or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
14. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed width of 26 ft. (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
15. D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm)
and not greater than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the
building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall
be approved by the fire code official.
16. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire
apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to
be placed with the approval of the fire code official.
17. Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plans shall be a separate submittal for approval and
submitted to the Caldwell City for Fire Marshal’s Office review and
approval before installation.
18. Per local requirement a fire hydrant shall be within 150 feet. of the FDC
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.
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
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