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Date 1/08/2025
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number: SUP24-000019 Castaneda Event Center
Dear, Planning & Zoning
The Caldwell City Fire Department has reviewed the provided documentation
and we are unable to approve this project until the below corrections have
been revised and resubmitted.” 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.
Corrections:
1. 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)
Conditions:
2. 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).
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. 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)
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 80,000 pounds. Please
provide documentation the road surface meets this standard. (IFC
D102.1)
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
6. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC
D103.2)
7. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of the IFC. If gates are
electronically operated, they shall be equipped with an automatic
opening mechanism activated by the Opticom or eKnox System.
8. An eKnox lock box, shall be installed on the outside of the building by the
main entrance or the sprinkler riser room. Additional eKnox Key boxes may
be required based on occupancy and proximity of other Boxes. Each
eKnox Box shall have labeled master keys to every lock within the
structure. The final number and location shall be with the approval of the
Caldwell Fire Marshal or designee. 506.1
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
Deputy Chief
Fire Marshal
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
Aperry@cityofcaldwell.org