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403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Date 08/07/2025
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number: SUP25-000014
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: Station 1
Miles: 2.9
Travel Time: 8 minutes
Corrections:
None
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. Monument signage for addressing will be required at the entrance and at
all intersections within the project. (IFC 505.1)
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)
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
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 about whether 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. 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)
10. Approved secondary access roads shall be provided per section D106 of
the 2018 IFC.
11. Private water mains shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 24 507.2.1
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,
Joe Bongiorno CFI, CFEI, FM
Fire Prevention Officer III
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
jbongiorno@cityofcaldwell.org