Loading...
2019-10-03 MFD1 Charlene Way From:Joe Bongiorno Sent:Thursday, October 03, 2019 12:38 PM To:Charlene Way; Chris Johnson; Kevin Holmes Cc:Bill Parsons Subject:Percy Sub PP FD Comments Attachments:Percy PP FD Comments.docx Here are the FD comments – please note – we cannot meet the response time goals for this sub at this time. They will be limited to 30 building lots until the secondary access is completed. Joe Bongiorno CFI, CFEI Deputy Chief – Fire Marshal Meridian Fire 33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 210, Meridian, ID 83642 (Direct) 208-489-0458 (Cell) 208-936-9554 Dedication-Loyalty-Tradition All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT DATE: 10/3/19 TO: Kevin Holmes REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234 SUBJECT: H-2019-0097 PROJECT NAME: Percy PP 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 1. This fire station is approximately 3.8 miles from the project. If approved, the Fire Department cannot meet the response time goals. Note: Fire Station 6 is slated to open in March of 2020. It will be 6 minutes from the project and 3.3 miles away. We would still not be able to meet the level of service goal. 2. Resource reliability Current reliability of closest fire station (Reliability Goal is 85% or greater) This development is closest to Fire Station #1. Current reliability is 81% (note: E36 is currently running out of this station at this time). Usual reliability is 65% for station 1. It is unknow at this time what the reliability rate will be for station 6 is until they move and and run calls for at least 3 months. We cannot 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 1, in which current resources would be adequate to supply service to this propose project. 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. The phasing plans show over 30 homes in the first phase. Building construction will be limited to 30 lots until the secondary access is completed. 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 This proposed project will not require an aerial device. The closest truck company is 7 minutes travel time (under ideal conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore the Fire Department can Page 2 of 4 meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company is required. This fire station is approximately 3.8 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 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 hours. (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: Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire Department or their designee in accordance with International Fire Code Section (IFC) 508.5.4 as follows: a. Fire hydrants shall have a Storz LDH connection in place of the 4 ½” outlet. The Storz connection may be integrated into the hydrant or an approved adapter may be used on the 4 1/2" outlet. b. Fire hydrants shall have the Storz outlet face the main street or parking lot drive aisle. c. Fire hydrants shall be placed on corners when spacing permits. d. Fire hydrants shall not have any vertical obstructions to outlets within 10’. e. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18” above finished grade to the center of the Storz outlet. f. Fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of the Meridian Water Dept. Standards. g. Show all proposed or existing hydrants for all new construction or additions to existing buildings within 1,000 feet of the project. 3. 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 Page 3 of 4 903.3.1.1 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: 4. 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 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. 5. 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. 6. Roadways: All common driveways shall be straight or have a turning radius of 28’ inside and 48’ outside and have a clear driving surface of 20’ in width capable of supporting an imposed weight of 80,000 GVW, per International Fire Code Section 503.2. 7. Roadways: All common driveways shall be maintained at all times for access by fire, police and EMS at all times of the year. 8. Roadways: Private Alleys and Fire Lanes shall have a 20’ wide improved surface capable of supporting an imposed load of 80,000 lbs. All roadways shall be marked “No Parking Fire Lane” per International Fire Code Sections 503.3 & D103.6. 9. 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. . 10. 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. 11. Roadways: Emergency response routes and fire lanes shall not be allowed to have traffic Page 4 of 4 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. SPECIALTY NEEDS/OTHER COMMENTS: 16. 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.