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Date 05/08/2026
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number: SPP26-000004
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
Station 13 11925 Skyway St. Caldwell
National Standards for Travel Time (90% of time) for first
arriving unit:
4 minutes
Nearest Fire Station: Station 11
Closest fire station (in miles) to site: 2.1 Miles
Approximate response time to site: 8 Minutes
Will this development have other significant impacts on
the ability to provide services?
No
Will this development necessitate additional fire resources
and/or equipment beyond current levels?
If yes, please explain under “Adverse Impact Comments,
Recommendations, and Fiscal Impact”.
• Our department is currently operating with high resource
utilization, and continued growth is contributing to
increased service demand. Aligning staffing and
resources with that demand will help maintain our current
level of service.
No
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Distance
from Station
Service
Expectation Staffing & Apparatus
Typical Response Time
Goal
0–1 mile Immediate—high-
priority
First-due company
(engine) ≤4min travel, ≤5min total
1–2 miles Very rapid—high-
priority
First-due company,
backup ≤4min travel, ≤5min total
2–3 miles Rapid—standard
coverage First-due w/ backup ≤6min travel, ≤9min total
(full alarm)
3–4 miles Slower—moderate Closest available,
limited 6–8min travel
4–5 miles Extended Closest company,
delayed >8min travel, variable
Properties located 3–4 miles from a fire station are at the limit of effective
coverage and may experience service delays.
Developments beyond 5 miles are generally not recognized by ISO as having fire
protection, and response to these areas will be significantly delayed.
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 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. 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)
6. 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)
7. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC
D103.2)
8. 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)
9. The FD Turn around shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per 2018 IFC.
10. 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,
Joseph Bongiorno
Fire Prevention Office
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
jbongiorno@cityofcaldwell.org