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2019-09-30 MFD Updated MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT DATE: 9/27/2019 TO: Sonya Allen REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234 SUBJECT: H-2019-0087 PROJECT NAME: Skyward Subdivision Fire Department Summary of Report: 1. Fire Response Time Travel time from nearest fire station (level of service expectation goal = 5 minutes) This development is 7:00 minutes (under ideal conditions) from the nearest fire station – Fire Station 4. This fire station is approximately 3.0 miles from the project. If approved, the Fire Department cannot meet the response time goals. Note: There is a proposed fire station plot of land within 1.1 miles of this subdivision. When this station is constructed, we will be able to meet the response time goal. 2. Resource reliability Current reliability of closest fire station (Reliability Goal is 85% or greater) This development is closest to Fire Station #4. Current reliability is 81% from this station and does not meet the targeted goal of 85% or greater. 3. Risk Identification Risk Factor (1=residential, 2=residential with hazards, 3=commercial, 4=commercial with hazards, 5=industrial) This proposed commercial development has a risk factor of 2, in which current resources would not be adequate to supply service to this propose project. Risk factors include fire fighting in a wildland urban interface area. The terrain on the east side is hilly and there is possibility of wildland fires coming into the subdivision. This entails a greater risk for the occupants as well as first responders. Other hazards may be found once the development is completed. 4. Accessibility Roadway Access, traffic This project does not meet all required access, road widths and turnarounds. There is only one access point to the subdivision. They need an additional access to the north. The secondary temporary access point they have proposed is too close to the main entrance. The cul-d-sacs as shown in the plans submitted are too small. They need to be 48’ in diameter with no parking signs. They are showing 50’ to the right-of-way. 5. Specialty/Resource needs a. Aerial device needed for development (more than 30’ in height)? i. If yes, is one available within a 12 minute travel time goal Page 2 of 4 This proposed project will not require an aerial device. The closest truck company is 13 minutes travel time (under ideal conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore the Fire Department cannot meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company is required. This fire station is approximately 6.1 miles from the project. b. Other specialty needs (water rescue, hazmat, and technical rescue)? i. If yes, is one available within a 5 minute travel time? In the event of a wildfire, there will need to be mutual aid required for the development. In the event of a structure fire an additional truck company will be required. This will require additional time delays as they are not available in the city. 6. Water Supply (list expectations) Water supply for this proposed development requires 1000 gallons per minute for one hour. (Approximate – see appendix B of the 2015 International Fire Code) The fire flow requirements may be less if the buildings are fully sprinklered. 7. Other Comments Project specific comments are listed below. ***All IFC code sections per 2015 IFC or as noted*** RESOURCE AVAILABILITY - Fire Flow and Water Supply: 1. Fire Flow: One and two family dwellings not exceeding 3,600 square feet require a fire- flow of 1,000 gallons per minute for a duration of 1 hours to service the entire project. One and two family dwellings in excess of 3,600 square feet require a minimum fire flow as specified in Appendix B of the International Fire Code. Fire Hydrant spacing shall be provided as required by Appendix C of the International Fire Code. 2. Water Supply: Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the code official as set forth in International Fire Code Section 507.5.1. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183). a. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). b. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). ACCESSIBILITY - Fire Department Roadways, Access and Addressing: 3. Roadways: In accordance with International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 and Appendix D, any roadway greater than 150 feet in length that is not provided with an outlet shall be Page 3 of 4 required to have an approved turn around. Phasing of the project may require a temporary approved turn around on streets greater than 150' in length with no outlet. Cul-D-Sacs shall be 96’ in diameter minimum and shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per International Fire Code Sections 503.3 & D103.6. There shall be two no parking fire lane signs on each side of the entrance to the Cul-D-Sac and one sign at the head. 4. Roadways: All entrances, internal roads, drive aisles, and alleys shall have a turning radius of 28’ inside and 48’ outside, per International Fire Code Section 503.2.4. 5. Roadways: All common driveways shall be maintained at all times for access by fire, police and EMS at all times of the year. 6. Roadways: To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access will be required for any portion of the project which serves more than 30 homes, as set forth in International Fire Code Section D107.1. The two entrances should be separated by no less than ½ the diagonal measurement of the full development as set forth in International Fire Code Section D104.3. The applicant shall provide an additional stub street to the property. . 7. Roadways: The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway District cross section standards and have a clear driving surface. Streets less than 26’ in width shall have no on- street parking. Both sides of the street shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per appendix D of the IFC; streets less than 32’ in width shall have parking only on one side. One side of the street shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per appendix D of the IFC. These measurements shall be based on the drivable surface dimension exclusive of shoulders. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of 80,000 GVW as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.2.1 and D103.6.1 and D103.6.2. 8. Roadways: As set forth in International Fire Code Section D103.3, the Fire Department is opposed to any landscape island in the middle of a cul de sac that may prevent a fire truck from turning around on the end of the court. 9. Roadways: Emergency response routes and fire lanes shall not be allowed to have traffic calming devices installed without prior approval of the Fire Code Official. National Fire P r o t e c t i o n IFC 503.4.1. 10. Roadways: Public alleys that serve mews shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width and shall be signed “No parking fire lane” on both sides of the alley per appendix D of the IFC be per International Fire Code Sections 503.3 & D103.6. 11. Access: Fire lanes, streets, and structures (including the canopy height of mature trees) shall have a vertical clearance of 13’6 as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.2.1. 12. Access: Operational fire hydrants, temporary or permanent street signs, and access roads with an all-weather surface are required to be installed before combustible construction material is brought onto the site, as set forth in International Fire Code Section (IFC) 501.4. 13. Access: Secondary emergency access routes shall be protected from illegal entry by a gate or collapsible bollards as set forth in IFC 503.5. An example would be the MaxiForce Collapsible bollards that is hydrant wrench activated or an approved equal. Page 4 of 4 14. Access: All portions of the buildings located on this project must be within 150’ of a paved surface as measured around the perimeter of the building as set forth in International Fire Code Section 503.1.1. 15. Addressing: The applicant shall work with Public Works and Planning Department staff to provide an address identification plan and a sign which meets the requirements of the City of Meridian sign ordinance and is placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property, as set forth in International Fire Code Section 505.1 and Meridian Amendment 104-4-1. 16. Addressing: This project will require private streets. The applicant will work with the addressing agent for this project. All private streets shall shall be signed on both sides of the roadway “No Parking Fire Lane” per International Fire Code 503.3 & D103.6 unless approved by the Fire Marshal. SPECIALTY NEEDS/OTHER COMMENTS: 17. Other Comments: Ensure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation as set forth in International Fire Code Section 304.1.2.