15.12.503 Amendment of Section 503.

Fire Apparatus Access Roads

503.1 Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1 through 503.6 as outlined in the International Fire Code and as amended by this code.

503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official. Privately owned bridges shall comply with the requirements of the Clark County Road Standards.

(Sec. 14 of Ord. 2013-07-07; amended by Sec. 24 of Ord. 2016-07-02)