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MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 6/17/2021
TO: Joseph Dodson
REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234
SUBJECT: H-2021-0036
PROJECT NAME: Briar Ridge Subdivision
Fire Department Summary of Report:
Overview: This project can be serviced by the Meridian Fire Department.
A. Response times have been extended as our district is growing and busy.
B. The Meridian Fire Department recommends waiting until Fire Station 7 is approved and schedules
can align for staffing of the station and issuance of Certificate of Occupancies.
C. Alleys will need to be signed “No Parking Fire Lane”.
D. The Phasing plan shall be strictly adheared to for secondary access with Phase I.
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 goal time area as shown on the priority growth
map. It is nearest to Fire Station 6. This fire station is approximately 3.6 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 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, Radio Coverage
This project meets all required access, road widths and turnarounds. The alleys shall be signed “No
Parking Fire Lane” per appendix D of the 2018 IFC.
The following Phase plan was submitted with the application. The phasing plan shall be strictly
adheared to and the secondary access shall meet fire department requirements.
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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 10 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 5.1 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?
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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.
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
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. 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.
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)
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.
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 a fire 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: 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:
7. 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:
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
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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.
11. 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. .
12. Roadways: ALLEY – In all cases, right of ways shall be a minimum of 20’ in width. The
entrance to the alley from the public street shall provide a minimum twenty-eight foot (28’)
inside and forty-eight foot (48’) outside turning radius. No parking shall be allowed on
either side of the street. Both sides of the alley shall be signed “No Parking Fire Lane” per
appendix D of the IFC. The minimum distance for alley accessed properties shall be 20’ from
the face of a garage to the property line. (International Fire Code Section 503.4)
13. Roadways: Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless
approved by the fire code official. National Fire Protection IFC 503.4.1.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
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roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with Section 505.2., as set forth in
International Fire Code Section (IFC) 501.4.
Access:
17. 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. Example:
18. 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.
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