Meridian West Medical Office FD Comments
MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 10/8/2018
TO: Kevin Holmes
REVIEWER: Joseph Bongiorno, Deputy Chief of Prevention 208-888-1234
SUBJECT: A-2018-0312
PROJECT NAME: Meridian West Medical Office
Fire Department Summary of Report:
1. Fire Response Time Travel time from nearest fire station (level of service expectation = 5 minutes)
This development is 3:00 minutes (under ideal conditions) 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 #2. Current reliability is 80% from this station and 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 3, in which current resources would be
adequate to supply service to this propose project. Additional risk factors may include hazardous
materials and other items identified once the project is completed.
4. Accessibility Roadway Access, traffic
This project meets all required 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 10 minute travel time
This proposed project will not require an aerial device. The closest truck company is 11
minutes travel time (under ideal conditions) to the proposed development, and therefore
the Fire Department cannot meet this need in the required timeframe if a truck company
is required.
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.
6. Water Supply (list expectations)
Water supply for this proposed development requires 3500 gallons per minute for two hours.
(Approximate – see appendix B of the 2015 International Fire Code)
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).
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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).
5. Water Supply: There shall be a fire hydrant within 100’ of all fire department connections as
set forth in local amendment to the International Fire Code 10-4-1. Over 100 apartment
units without an approved sprinkler system or over 200 apartment units with an approved
sprinkler system will require a secondary access per International Fire Code Section
D104.3. The access roads shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of
the length of the overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured
in a straight line as set forth in International Fire Code Appendix D104.1.
ACCESSIBILITY - Fire Department Roadways, Access and Addressing:
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: 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.
8. 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
Protection IFC 503.4.1.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Access: Provide a Fire Department Key box entry system for the complex prior to
occupancy as set forth in International Fire Code Section 506.
12. Access: The Fire Department will require Fire Department locking Connection caps on all
FDC inlets. IFC 102.9. Caps can be ordered at www.knoxbox.com.
13. 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.
14. Access: As set forth in International Fire Code Section 504.1, multi-family and
commercial projects shall be required to provide an additional sixty inches (60”) wide access
point to the building from the fire lane to allow for the movement of manual fire
suppression equipment and gurney operations. The unobstructed breaks in the parking
stalls shall be provided so that building access is provided in such a manner that the most
remote part of a building can be reached with a length of 150' fire hose as measured around
the perimeter of the building from the fire lane. Code compliant handicap parking stalls may
be included to assist meeting this requirement. Contact the Meridian Fire Department for
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details.
15. Addressing: The first digit of the Apartment/Office Suite shall correspond to the floor
level as set forth in International Fire Code Section 505.1 and Meridian Amendment 10-4-1.
SPECIALTY NEEDS/OTHER COMMENTS:
16. 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.