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Home My WebLink About2021-04-09 MFD MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT DATE: 04/09/2021 TO: Joseph Dodson REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234 SUBJECT: H-2021-0021 PROJECT NAME: Prevail Subdivision Fire Department Summary of Report: Overview: This project can be serviced by the Meridian Fire Department. A. This project will be closest to the proposed south station near discovery park with a 3 minute reposnse time at 2.1 miles. B. Station 6 has a high reliability rating. C. There is an enhanced risk from an open waterway on the project. 1. Fire Response Time Travel time from nearest fire station (level of service expectation goal = 5 minutes) This development falls within the 5 minute response time area as shown on the priority growth map. It is nearest to Fire Station 6. This fire station is approximately 3.1 miles from the project. 2. Resource reliability Current reliability of closest fire station (Reliability Goal is 80% or greater) This development is closest to Fire Station #6. Current reliability is 87% from this station and does meet the targeted goal of 80% 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 an open waterway on the project site. Water rescue teams would have to be mutal aided from another department. Other hazards may be found once the development is completed. 4. Accessibility Roadway Access, traffic, Radio Coverage This project meets all required access, road widths and turnarounds 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 8 minutes travel time (under ideal conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore the Fire Department can meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company is required. This fire station is approximately 3.6 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 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 a second truck company is not available in the city. Water rescue teams would have to be mutal aided from another department in the event of a water rescue. 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 2018 International Fire Code) The fire flow requirements may be less if the building is fully sprinklered. 7. Other Comments Page 2 of 6 Project specific comments are listed below. ***All IFC code sections per 2018 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: 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. 3. 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) 507.5.4 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’. Fire hydrants shall be placed 18” above finished grade to the center of the Storz e. 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. ACCESSIBILITY - Fire Department Roadways, Access and Addressing: 4. Roadways: In accordance with International Fire Code Section 503.2.5 and Appendix D, Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. 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. Page 3 of 6 5. Roadways: When required by the Fire Marshall, “No Parking Fire Lane” signs shall be used per appendix D of the 2018 IFC. No other signs shall be approved: 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Roadways: Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access roads that are between 500’- 750’ in length are as follows: 1) Roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway District cross section standards and have a clear driving surface of 26-feet in width available at all times and shall have no parking. Both sides of the street shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per appendix D of the IFC; 2) Streets less than 32-feet in width shall have no parking on one side. One side of the street shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per appendix D of the IFC; and 3) Streets more than 39-feet in width shall be allowed to have parking on both sides. These measurements shall be based on the drivable surface dimension. Special approval is required for access roads over 750’ in length per International Fire Code Section D103.6.1 and D103.6.2. The roadway shall be able to accommodate an imposed load of 80,000 GVW. 9. Roadways: To increase emergency access to the site a minimum of two points of access Page 4 of 6 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: 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. 12. Roadways: Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. National Fire Protection IFC 503.4.1. 13. 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. 14. Access: 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 Section 505.2., as set forth in International Fire Code Section (IFC) 501.4. Page 5 of 6 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. Page 6 of 6