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ROBERT D. CORRiF CHIEF
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February 1Q, 2003 FE8 1 1 2003
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY C~FRK OFFICE
TO: Mayor, City Council and the Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention
SUBJECT: Lochsa Falls Subdivision No. 1 FP 03-005
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire
protection for the proposed project:
1. The project which comprised of single family dwellings will require afire-flow of 1,000
gallons per minute available for duration of 2 hours to service the entire project. Fire
hydrants shall be placed an average of 400' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III-A
2. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
3. Final Approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department. The proposed fire hydrant locations will be submitted to the Public
Works for plan review.
4. All roads and fire lanes shall have a booing radius of 28' inside and 48' outside.
5. Insure that all yet undeveloped parcels are maintained free of combustible vegetation
per section 1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code.
6. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required before
combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
7. Streets which are greater than 150' in length and are not provided with an outlet are
required to be provided with atom-around, this may be an issue on N. Mink Creek &
W. Puzzle Creek.
8. All access roads within the project shall have a clear driving surface with a minimum
width of 20' available at all times. No parking will be allowed in the area adjacent
to Block 2 Lot 1. UFC 902.2.2.1