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Date 04/10/2024
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number Shadow Glen No. 4 Final Plat
Dear Angelica Gomez, Planning & Zoning
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. 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)
4. 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)
5. 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)
6. Approved secondary access roads shall be provided per section D106 of the
2018 IFC.
7. Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection are
required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except where
approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street
signs shall be installed at each street intersection where construction of new
roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with (IFC Section 505.2.
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