Fire Comments- Paramount Director Pool Facility
MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 8/3/2018
TO: Kevin Holmes
REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234
SUBJECT: Paramount Director Pool Facility
PROJECT NAME: A-2018-0243
Fire Department Summary of Report:
1. Service Delivery Travel time from nearest fire station (level of service expectation = 5 minutes)
This development is 3:00 minutes from the nearest fire station. 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 does not
meet the targeted goal of 85% 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 4, in which current resources would be
adequate to supply service to this propose project. Additional risk factor is the pool itself and the
chemicals stored on scene.
4. Resources available Water Supply (list expectations)
Water supply for this proposed development requires 1500 gallons per minute for two hours.
(Approximate – see appendix B of the 2015 International Fire Code)
5. Accessibility Roadway Access, traffic
This project meets all required road widths and turnarounds.
6. Specialty 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 development will not require an aerial device. The closest truck company is
11 minutes travel time (in perfect conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore
the Fire Department cannot meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company
is required.
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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. This will require additional time delays as they are not available in the city.
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. 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)
508.5.4 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’.
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.
4. 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, 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
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installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement
shall be 600 feet (183 m).
ACCESSIBILITY - Fire Department Roadways, Access and Addressing:
5. 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.
6. 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
P r o t e c t i o n IFC 503.4.1.
7. 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.
8. Access: Provide a Fire Department Key box entry system for the complex prior to
occupancy as set forth in International Fire Code Section 506.
9. 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.
10. 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:
11. 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.
12. 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.