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403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Date 06/25/2025
City of Caldwell, Planning & Zoning Department
Parcel: R3465800000, R3465801100, R3465801000
Re: Case Number: ANN25-000006, Farmway Village
The Caldwell City Fire Department has reviewed and can approve the City
Annexation application subject to compliance with the 2018 International Fire
Code and the following conditions.
Recommendation:
1. The current address system in this area utilizes a single primary address with
sub-address numbers. This configuration can/has created confusion and
delays for first responders attempting to locate specific locations quickly. I
recommend updating the addressing system to a more efficient and
modern format to enhance emergency response times and improve
overall public safety in the area
Future Development
1. Approved secondary access roads shall be provided per section D106 of
the 2018 IFC.
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. Roadway serving a fire hydrant shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width.
(IFC D103.1)
4. 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)
5. 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)
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
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000 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)
10. 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.
11. A phasing plan shall be included in documentation to city at time of
submittal in accordance with infrastructure 2018 IFC.
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
Section 505.2.
13. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required,
they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of
the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area
to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
14. When bollards are required they should be MaxiForce Collapsible Bollards
City Annexation Approval
Prior to the development of the site, applicants must submit all required
applications and documentation via the citizen service portal for review and
approval. Citizenserve Online Portal
The application can be found at Permits/Inspections | Caldwell, ID
Regards,
Alan Perry
Deputy Chief
Fire Marshal
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
Aperry@cityofcaldwell.org