SCF Fire App Access Road Standard 2018.docx
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Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall comply with the following:1. Dimensions: Minimum 20’ wide orminimum 26’ wide in the vicinity of any building30’ in height above grade. Minimum
vertical clearance 13’6”. Minimum turning radius: 25’ inside, 45’ outside.2. Location: Aminimum of 15’ and a maximum of 30’ from the building. Provide access to within 50’ of the
front of any multi-family residential building and provide access to within 150’ of any portion of anybuilding. Provide access to all on-site fire hydrants and fire department connections
(FDC). A hydrant is required within 50’ of any fire department connection (FDC) and must not block access when con-nected.3. Additional requirements: Be circulating or have an approved
turn-around if over 150’,have grades of 12% or less.4. Be paved with asphalt or approved equivalent.5. Be capable of supporting the imposed loads apparatus, 75,000 lbs GVW, 45,000
lbs point load.6. Be marked with words "FIRE LANE – NO PARKING". Wordsto be painted on the pavement, lettersto be a minimum 12” high and yellow in color.As an alternative the curb
may be painted yellow in color with the words “FIRE LANE-NO PARKING” painted in black with a minimum ½” stroke and 3” high.7. Have perimeter striping/curbing to delineate the boundaries
of the fire lane. Stripingto be a minimum of 4”wide and striping/curbing to be yellow in color, and alternately spaces every 25’.8. When approved by the Fire Code Official, signs
may be used in addition to or in lieu of painting thepavement. Signs, when approved, shall meet the following requirements:A.Size: 18" high X 12" wide (minimum).B.Mounting: Bottom
of sign 48" to 60" above grade.C.Style: Industry standard (Vulcan R7-6-9, Rainbow 01-527, EMED TC 18816, or equivalent.)D.Color: Red lettering on white background.E.Spacing: 50'
between signs or as directed by Fire Code Official.
NOTE: Detailed plans must be submitted, and approved, prior to painting any new fire lane or
modifying any existing fire lane.