15.13.060 Access.

(1)    Generally. In addition to the requirements of Section 503 of the International Fire Code, and any other applicable standards, fire department access shall be provided in accordance with this section.

(2)    Specific Requirements.

(a)    Newly constructed, extended or modified fire apparatus access roads shall be provided with approved turnarounds at intervals not to exceed one thousand (1,000) feet. Approved turnarounds may include cul-de-sacs or circles of at least ninety (90) feet in diameter, which may include the width of the roadway, intersecting fire apparatus access roads, or other arrangements which are approved by the fire marshal.

(b)    Private driveways in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the following:

(i)    A minimum width of at least twelve (12) feet of clear, unobstructed all weather driving surface;

(ii)    An overhead clearance of at least thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches;

(iii)    Extended to within fifty (50) feet of all buildings or structures that require building permits where fire department access is not otherwise required.

(c)    Private driveways in excess of three hundred (300) feet in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround at the terminus and at intervals five hundred (500) feet or less, such that no portion of the road or driveway is in excess of three hundred (300) feet from an approved turnaround or turnout. Turnarounds meeting the requirements of subsection (2)(a) of this section are authorized.

(d)    Bridges connecting driveways shall be constructed in compliance with the International Building Code and shall use designed live loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. (Sec. 6 of Ord. 1993-05-01; amended by Sec. 2 of Ord. 2004-06-06)