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403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Date 06/23/2025
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number: SUP25-000005, Rays Diesel Repair & RV Storage
Dear, 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.
Caldwell Fire Department Details
Closest Fire Station: 3
Miles: 2.7
Travel Time: 5 min
Conditions:
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)
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
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 80,000 pounds.
Please 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. 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 or eKnox System.
10. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed per NFPA13 may be
required for building A
11. Fire hydrants serving building FDC’s shall be located not more than
150’away
12. 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
13. When bollards are required they should be MaxiForce Collapsible
14. An Automatic Fire Detection System and Fire Alarm System may be
required based on the occupancy type and evaluation of hazards
with the structure. 901.4.4
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15. An eKnox lock box, shall be installed on the outside of the building by
the main entrance and by the sprinkler 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
16. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage: New buildings shall have
approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the
building based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety
communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the
exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of
the existing public safety communication systems. 510.
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