HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-25 Meridian Fire DepartmentMERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/22/2019
TO: Sonya Allen
REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234
SUBJECT: H-2019-0021
PROJECT NAME: Pollard Subdivision
Fire Department Summary of Report:
1. Fire Response Time Travel time from nearest fire station (level of service expectation = 5 minutes)
This development is 5:00 minutes (under ideal conditions) from the nearest fire station — Fire Station
5. If approved, the Fire Department can meet the response time requirements.
2. Resource reliability Current reliability of closest fire station (expectation should be 85% or greater)
This development is closest to Fire Station #5. Current reliability is 77% from this station and does
not meet the targeted goal of 85% or greater.
3. Risk Identification Risk Factor (I =residential, 2=residential with hazards, 3=commercial,
4=commercial with hazards, 5=industrial)
This proposed commercial development has a risk factor of 4, in which current resources would not
be adequate to supply service to this propose project. Additional risk factors may include hazardous
materials, high pile storage, a medical offices with biozards and other items identified once the project
is completed. Fire fighting in multi -story buildings has a greater risk for the occupants as well as first
responders. Fire, life safety systems and occupant training are critical for this development.
4. Accessibility Roadway Access, traffic
This project as shown in the site plan does not meets all required access, road widths and
turnarounds. Roadways need to be 26' wide for ladder truck access.
5. Specialty/Resource needs
a. Aerial device needed for development (more than 30' in height)?
i. If yes, is one available within a 10 minute travel time
This proposed project will require an aerial device. The closest truck company is 15 minutes travel
time (under ideal conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore the Fire Department cannot
meet this need in the required timeframe.
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 hazmat event, 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 2,250 gallons per minute for two hours.
(Approximate — see appendix B of the 2015 International Fire Code)
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: Commercial and office occupancies will require a fire -flow consistent with
International Fire Code Appendix B to service the proposed project. Fire hydrants shall
be placed per Appendix C.
2. 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.
3. Water Supply: Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Fire Department and water quality by the Meridian Water Department for bacteria testing.
4. 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 1/2" outlet. The
Storz connection may be integrated into the hydrant or an approved adapter may be
used on the 41/2" 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.
5. 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 afire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
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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).
6. Water Supply: There shall be a fire hydrant within 100' of all fire department connections as
set forth in local amendment to the International Fire Code 10-4-1.Over 100 apartment
units without an approved sprinkler system or over 200 apartment units with an approved
sprinkler system will require a secondary access per International Fire Code Section
D104.3. The access roads shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of
the length of the overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured
in a straight line as set forth in International Fire Code Appendix D 104.1.
7. Water Supply: All R-2 occupancies with 3 or more units shall be required to be fire
sprinkled as set forth in International Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
ACCESSIBILITY - Fire Department Roadways, Access and Addressing:
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" and the curbing
painted red with "No Parking Fire Lane" stenciled in white per International Fire Code
Sections 503.3 & D103.6.
9. 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.
10. Roadways: Roadways shall be 26' in width for ladder truck access.
11. 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.
12. 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" and the curbing painted red with "No Parking Fire Lane" stenciled in
white per International Fire Code Sections 503.3 & D103.6.
13. Roadways: Buildings over 30' in height are required to have access roads 26' in width
minimum in accordance with the International Fire Code Appendix D Section D105.
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14. 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; streets less than 32' in width shall have parking only on one side. 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.
15. 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 13107.1. The two entrances should be separated by
no less than 1/2 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
16. 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
Protection IFC503.4.1.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Access: Provide a Fire Department Key box entry system for the complex prior to
occupancy as set forth in International Fire Code Section 506.
21. Access: Based on the size of new construction and the location of the sprinkler room in
relation to the address side of the structure, the AHJ may require separate Fire
Department key box locations. One being at the main, address side entrance and the other
at the entrance to the sprinkler riser room. Knox Boxes can be ordered from
www.knoxbox.com.
22. Access: The Fire Department will require Fire Department locking Connection caps on all
FDC inlets. IFC 102.9. Caps can be ordered at www.knoxbox.com.
23. 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.
24. Access: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL - Buildings or facilities exceeding 30
feet (9144mm) or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access
for each structure. The access roads shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than
one half of the length of the overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be
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served, measured in a straight line as set forth in International Fire Code Appendix D104.1.
The applicant shall provide an additional stub street to the property
25. Access: As set forth in International Fire Code Section 504.1, multi -family and
commercial projects shall be required to provide an additional sixty inches (60") wide access
point to the building from the fire lane to allow for the movement of manual fire suppression
equipment and gurney operations. The unobstructed breaks in the parking stalls shall be
provided so that building access is provided in such a manner that the most remote part of a
building can be reached with a length of 150' fire hose as measured around the perimeter of
the building from the fire lane. Code compliant handicap parking stalls may be included to
assist meeting this requirement. Contact the Meridian Fire Department for details.
26. 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.
SPECIALTY NEEDS/OTHER COMMENTS:
27. Other Comments: Maintain a separation of 5' from the building to the dumpster enclosure
as set forth in International Fire Code Section 304.3.3.
28. 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.
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