HomeMy WebLinkAboutCallister Development Revised1MERIDIAN CITY/RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
May 29, 2003
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention
SUBJECT: Callister Development AZ 03-002, CPA 03-001, CUP 03-001
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of
fire protection for the proposed project:
1. That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400’ apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III-A
2. Operational fire hydrants and temporary or permanent street signs are required
before combustible construction begins. UFC 901.4.2 & 901.3
3. Acceptance of the water supply for fire protection will be by the Meridian
Water Department.
4. Final approval of the fire hydrant locations shall be by the Meridian Fire
Department.
5. All internal & external access roads shall have a radius of 28’ inside and 48’ outside
radius.
6. The roadways shall be built to Ada County Highway Standards. UFC 902.2.1
7. The proposed project lies outside the five-minute response zone goal.
Achievement of this goal is subject to budgetary constraints and is intended to
enhance the probability of favorable outcomes on emergency medical services.
8. Phase II will need an additional entry gate on the south end of the project.
9. That all internal and external access roads shall have a 20’ wide fire lane available at
all times. UFC 902.2.1
Mayor
Robert D. Corrie
Council Members
William L.M. Nary
Keith Bird
Tammy de Weerd
Cherie McCandless
Rural Fire Commissioners
Richard Greene
Terry Leighton
Steve Elliott
Chief
Ken W. Bowers
Deputy Chief - Fire Prevention
Joseph Silva
Deputy Chief - Training
Bill Johnson
540 East Franklin Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1234
Fax (208) 895-0390
10. Roads which are greater than 150’ in length will be required to be provided with
an approved turn-around.
11. All building uses and storage practices shall comply with the Building & Fire
Codes.