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RE: APPROVE CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNICORPORATED
WELD COUNTY LYING WITHIN THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. Colorado. pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter. is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County. Colorado. and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. §32-1-1002 (1)(d), provides that a fire code promulgated by a fire
district may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent of the
Weld County Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Berthoud Fire Protection District Board of Directors has presented a
resolution adopting the 2018 International Fire Code. with certain amendments, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement of
the 2018 International Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached. within the
unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the
Berthoud Fire Protection District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County. Colorado. that the Board hereby consents to enforcement of the 2018 International Fire
Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached, within the unincorporated areas of Weld
County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Berthoud Fire Protection District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2018 International Fire
Code by the Berthoud Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated Weld
County without the presentation to. and consent of, the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners.
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2018-2758
SD0002
RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. WITH
AMENDMENTS. WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING
WITHIN BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was. on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of August, A.D.. 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY. COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
APP D A$yf
.>Oounty Attorney
Date of signature: O1M7 f l i
EXCUSED
Steve Moreno, Chair
2018-2758
SD0002
WELD COUNTY RESOLUTION 2018 -04-24C
2018 Fire Code Adoption
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, CERTAIN FIRE CODE
STANDARDS, APPENDICES AND CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THERETO, PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR
OPERATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Berthoud Fire Protection District (the "District") deems
it necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of conduct and
standards for the protection of life, health, property, security and welfare of the inhabitants of
the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has considered the effect of fire code enforcement within the
boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes would
not cause undue hardships or suppression of economic growth within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has studied the necessity of realistic and reasonable levels of
fire protection to be provided by a rural fire protection district which also includes area of high
density municipal development, including industrial and commercial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and Fire Service Standards
There is hereby adopted by the District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or explosion, that
certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code and Referenced Standards
Chapter 80, including the following appendices: B, C, D, F, G, H, I, K & N (but specifically
excluding Appendix A, J, L & M, and further including the National Fire Protection Association
Standards listed in Chapter 80, Referenced Standards, published by the International Fire Code
Council, being particularly the 2018 Editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except
such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by the Resolution of which said
Codes and Standards are now filed in the offices of the District, and the same are hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as set out at length herein.
The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the unincorporated counties within
the District shall be the approval by the governing board of said counties and the date on which
take effect within the unincorporated of Larimer, and Weld Counties shall be the date of
approval of the County Commissioners in and for the counties of Larimer and Weld, State of
Colorado.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTORS
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Department, if any shall be
organized by the District's bylaws.
DEFINITIONS
Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Berthoud Fire Protection District.
Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and Standards, it is meant to be
Inclusive of the boundaries of the District as they now or may hereafter exist.
Where the term "Chief" or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used it shall mean the
Chief of the District or the District Fire Marshal or designated member of the District.
Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean either the entire
Department or those employees (paid or volunteers) designated by the Chief or Fire Marshal to
carry out enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and the suppression of arson.
Where the term "Board" is used, it shall mean the Board of Directors of the District.
Where the term "Code" is used, it shall mean the International Fire Code as adopted.
Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the
International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Larimer and Weld
County Building Codes for unincorporated portions of such counties or the International
Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the applicable municipality's
Building Code within a municipality's territorial limit.
ESTABLISHED LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS IS TO BE
RESTRICTED
The limits referred to in Section 6101 of the 2018 international Fire Code, in which the storage
of liquified petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows;
As addressed by any ordinance or zoning regulation adopted by Larimer and Weld Counties or
municipalities, which are more restrictive than Section 6101. This section shall not be
interpreted so as to conflict with provisions of § 34-64-101 et seq. and §34-64-101 et seq., CRS.
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AMENDMENTS MADE IN AND TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Section 103.4 Liability shall be amended by the addition of the following sentence;
"Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any immunity provided by § 24-10-101, et
seq., CRS or any other statutes, or by the common law.
Section 104 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY shall be amended with the insertion
of the following;
Section 104.1.1 Inspection Fees and Charges
(a) Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(II) CRS., the Board may fix from time to time and may increase
and decrease fees and charges at its discretion, for inspections and review of plans and
specifications which are:
(1) Requested or mandated for existing structures, buildings, and improvements;
and
(2) Necessitated in conjunction with county regulation, resolution or condition of
Development; or
(3) Performed in conjunction with construction of new structures, buildings, and
improvements.
(b) Said fees and changes may, at the discretion of the Board, include a charge for
reimbursement to the District for any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred
by the District in the performance of the inspections or review of plans and specifications.
Section 104.9 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment
shall be amended with the insertion of the following;
(a) The Chief or his designee may determine the suitability of alternative materials,
Design, and method of construction and equipment to facilitate the review process.
In the event of disagreement, the District's Board shall determine the suitability of
alternative materials, methods of construction and equipment and provide reasonable
interpretations of the provisions of this Code upon request of any interested party,
including the Chief.
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(b) The Board, upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion, may enter into
written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner lessee, occupant or
authorized agent thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested person
directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for
compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board
deems appropriate to adequately protect life, health, property, security and welfare of the
public.
Section 105.6 is repealed and reenacted to read:
105.6 Required Operational Permits.
The fire code official may require and issue an operational permit(s) for the operations set forth
in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.50
Section 105.6.32 shall be amended with the insertion of the following:
Open Burning. Permits are required for all open burning and other fire management practices
from the respective counties of Boulder, Larimer, and Weld. The counties' Health Departments
review all permit applications and either approve or deny them. Permits are forwarded to the
Fire Chief or his designee for inspection of the site and final approval.
Exception: Agricultural Burning
105.6.47 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents. This section shall be amended in the
first paragraph with the insertion of the following:
An operational permit and construction permit may be required and issued by the building or
fire official to operate an air supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary special
event structure or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet. In exception 2.1 and 2.2,
700 square feet is replaced with 1000 square feet.
105.7 Required Construction Permits shall be amended to read:
All construction permits will be issued by the building official. The District's Fire Prevention
Bureau will be the approving authority for the following:
a. 105.7.1 Automatic fire -extinguishing systems
b. 105.7.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
c. 105.7.8 Fire Pumps and related equipment
d. 105.7.21 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems require review from the Fire District to insure
compliance with IFC Section 1204 for firefighter access pathways and setbacks to the
ridge of roofs.
e. 105.7.24 Standpipe systems
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SECTION 109
BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 109.1, 109.2 and 109.3 are repealed and reenacted to read:
a. The District Board shall serve as its own Board of Appeals. The Board may form a
subcommittee consisting of three members of the Board to hear appeals brought before
it of any and all orders issued by the Chief or his designee. The Board, or such
subcommittee acting on behalf of the Board, shall determine the suitability of any
suggested alternate materials and methods and type of construction and provide
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code upon request of any interested
party, including the Chief.
b. The Board upon recommendation of the Chief or upon motion, may enter into written
agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or agent
thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected
by the application of this Code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance
with this Code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems
appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security, and welfare of the
public.
SECTION 110
VIOLATIONS
Section 110 is repealed and reenacted to read:
1. The Chief or his designee shall enforce this code and shall inspect or cause to be inspected all
buildings, structures, property, premises, and public places, except the interior of any private
dwelling, in accordance with the procedures set forth in §32-1-1002(3), C.R.S. All inspections shall
be recorded.
2. A 'Notice" of Violation Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee concerning violations of
hazards which are not corrected on -site during an inspection. Said notice shall be signed by the
inspector and contain, as a minimum, the following information:
1. Date of Inspection;
2. Name/Address of premise inspected;
3. Nature of violation or hazard;
4. Time limit for correction;
5. Right to appeal, if any to the Board;
6. Right to appeal to the District Court and time limit;
7. Penalties for violation or order;
8. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
9. Acknowledgement of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent, or other responsible person.
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3. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief:
a. For Failure to correct a violation hazard within the time specified in previously issued Notice of
Violation Hazard; or
b. For violating the code or state statute and said violation renders the building, structure or
premises especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety of the occupants thereof, or
which is so situated as to endanger other property as set forth in §32-1-1.002(3)(c),
C.R.S., whether or not a Notice has been previously issued.
c. An order signed by the Chief or his/her designee shall contain, as a minimum the following
information;
1. Date of Issuance;
2. Name/Address of premises inspected;
3. Nature of violation or hazard;
4. Time limit for correction;
5. Right to Appeal, if any to the Board;
6. Right to appeal to the District Court and time limit;
7. Penalties for violation or order;
8. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
9. Acknowledgement of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent, or other responsible person.
An appeal of Notice of Violation of Hazard may be made to the Board by delivery to the Chief in writing,
a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance for the Notice of Violation Hazard. The appeal shall be
heard at the next regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. The Board may affirm,
rescind, or modify the Notice and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper.
4. An appeal of an Order of Immediate Correction of a Hazard may be made of a previously issued
Notice of Violation or Hazard concerning the same violation or hazard. An appeal of an order
must be in writing and filed with the Board within three days of issuance of the order.
5. The Board shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its decision thereon in
accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations.
6. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this code and resolution or to the court
pursuant to §32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., and compliance with the Order and/or correction of the
hazard has not occurred, the Board may, upon recommendation by the Chief or upon its own
motion, refer the matter to the District attorney of the county in which the violation occurs.
7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a hazard or hazards, until
the appeal is resolved for appeals of a Notice of Hazard which is issued pursuant to Section VIII,
paragraph 3(a)(ii) herein. An appeal shall not suspend the time limit for compliance or
correction of life safety deficiencies or violations. An appeal of an Order issued pursuant to
Section VIII, paragraph 3(a)(ii) herein shall not suspend the time limits for compliance or
correction, shall be made or rendered forthwith, useless the Order is suspended by the Board.
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PENALTIES
Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any condition
likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard or any condition which impedes
or prevents the egress of persons form such buildings or premises in violation of provisions of
§32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire hazard. Any person who
violates any provision of said subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by fine of not less than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each day in
which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of §32-1-1002(3), C.R.S.
1. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced
removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief.
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 301.2 PERMITS is repealed and reenacted to read:
301.2 Permits. Permits may be required as set forth in Section 105.6 for the activities or uses
regulated by section 306, 307, 308, and 315.
SECTION 308 OPEN FLAMES, shall be amended with the insertion of:
308.1.1.1 Sky -Lanterns. A "Sky Lantern", also known as Kongming Lantern or Chinese Lantern,
is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is
suspended. The lighting of, and release of, Sky -Lanterns shall be prohibited.
CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
503.1.2 Additional access. Additional access permit(s) for fire safety may be requested from
Weld County through the access permit process set forth in Weld County Code, in the
unincorporated portions of the Fire District.
Single and double family residences will not require unduly burdensome road construction or
driveway maintenance.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving
capabilities.
507 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
Berthoud Fire Protection District has the unique ability to deploy a long hose lay consisting of 5"
large diameter hose (LDH) for a distance up to 5000'. The District can supply required fire -flow
to buildings in all areas of Weld County Rural with our enhanced fire hydrant installation and
LDH lays.
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CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 901.1 is repealed and reenacted to read:
901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety
systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing
and maintenance of all fire protection systems. When the requirements of this code and the
adopted building code are in conflict, the more restrictive apply.
Section 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in one and two-family dwellings that are less
than 3600 square feet above grade.
CHAPTER 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Chapter 56, as it relates to Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Special Effects Materials, is deleted in its
entirety and the applicable provisions of the Colorado State Statutes and Regulations, §12-28-
101 shall govern all fireworks sales, storage and use.
Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) is adopted solely as a reference guide and
shall not be utilized to preclude development in the unincorporated areas of the District which
often lack sufficient water supplies and pressure to meet stated fire flow and hydrant spacing
requirements.
VALIDITY AND CONFLICT
The District Board of Directors hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or
word of the of this resolution of the code or standards hereby adopted be declared for any
reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors that it would have passed all other
portions of this resolution independent of elimination here from of any such portion as may be
declared invalid. It is further declared by the Board of Directors that no provision of this
resolution or the code or standards adopted herein be interpreted in conflict with existing State
Law. In the event of a conflict between State Law and this code, State Law shall take
precedent.
ADDITIONAL CODE PROVISIONS
BBQ AND CHARCOAL GRILL CODE
Chapter 3, Section 308.1.4 of the International Fire Code, entitled Open -Flame Cooking Devices,
shall govern the use of BBQ and Charcoal grills within the District's boundaries. Pertinent
provisions of the International Fire Code are summarized below and have been incorporated
into this Resolution.
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BBQ Grills
The use of propane, charcoal type grills, and other open flame cooking devices on combustible
balconies and within 10 feet combustible construction shall be prohibited.
Propane grills are regulated in the size of propane tank that is allowed. Only the small 2.5- lb.
propane bottle sizes are allowed. Traditional BBQ grill propane tanks are a 20 -lb. bottle, which
in most cases is not allowed in multi -family dwellings.
These restrictions apply unless:
1. Your balcony/patio is made of concrete, steel or other non-combustible material
AND
2. The propane grill can be placed more than 10 feet away from combustible siding, decking,
or other parts of the structure.
OR
3. The balcony/patio is protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Charcoal Grills
Charcoal grills, Hibachis, and other open flame cooking appliances are not allowed.
These restrictions apply unless:
1. Your balcony/patio is made of concrete, steel or other non-combustible material
AND
2. The propane grill can be placed more than 10 feet away from combustible siding, decking,
or other parts of the structure.
OR
3. The balcony/patio is protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exemption
it should be noted that one and two-family dwellings are exempt from these requirements.
IFC Section 308.1.4
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FIRE LANE CODE
Chapter 5, Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled Fire Apparatus Access Roads,
shall govern the use of fire lanes within the District's boundaries. Pertinent provisions of the
International Fire Code are summarized below and have been incorporated into this Resolution.
The following shall apply within the District and shall define designated locations of signage,
and marking of, and enforcement of, fire lanes within the authority and jurisdiction of the
District in accordance with the International Fire Code and as approved by the Fire Code Official
and / or local town ordinances where applicable.
Fire Lanes installed shall conform to the requirements of the International Fire Code, local town
ordinances and shall be approved by the Fire Code Official and/or the Town of Berthoud prior
to installation.
Fire Lanes shall be installed in accordance with the attached specifications.
Roadways, driveways and access ways shall not be marked as fire lanes without first obtaining
approval from the District and/or the Town of Berthoud.
Signs and Markings
a. All fire lanes and access roads must be marked with signs indicting "No Parking Fire Lane"
as described in these specifications.
b. Signs shall measure 12 X 18 inches and have red letters on white reflective background.
c. Signs must be metal construction only. Plastic or wood signs are not acceptable.
d. Signs shall be mounted at a minimum height of four feet to the maximum of seven feet.
e. Signs shall be placed on both sides of the lane when striping is required on sides of the
lane by the International Fire Code.
f. Signs shall be placed along the fire lane at intervals not to exceed 50 feet and as
designated by the fire code official.
g. Outlining or painting the fire lane on the roadway surfaces shall be done in yellow, red, or
white with contrasting letters that read "FIRE LANE" at 50' intervals and/or as specified in
this document or otherwise directed by the Fire Code Official and Town of Berthoud.
h. Existing fire lanes shall continue in effect as installed until such times as they are in need
of re -striping due to wear or re -paving.
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FIREWORKS CODE
Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 of the International Fire Code, entitled Fireworks, shall not govern
the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling or use of fireworks within the District's
boundaries. Instead, regulation of fireworks shall occur in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Colorado state statutes and regulations, i.e., §12-28-101, et sec., CRS and any
applicable municipal ordinance or county resolution/ordinance, shall govern all fireworks, their
sale, storage, and use.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CODE
CHAPTER 50, Section 5001 of the International Fire Code, entitled Hazardous Materials, shall
not govern the prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage,
dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials within the District's boundaries. Instead,
regulation of hazardous materials shall occur in accordance with the following provisions.
Definitions
a. Hazardous Materials: means those materials listed in Tables 1 and 2 of Title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations, 172.04 (49 CFR 172.504), excluding highway route controlled
quantities of radioactive materials as defined in 49 CFR 173.403 (1), excluding ores, and
the wastes and tailing therefrom, and excluding special fireworks when the aggregate
amount of flash powder does not exceed fifty pounds.
Intent
Federal Rules for protection of public health, safety, and welfare arising from the transport of
hazardous materials are capable of posing an unreasonable risk of health, safety, or property
require compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations parts 101-173, 177 and 178; and
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 20 known as the Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act of 1987 designate the Colorado State Patrol as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over
hazardous materials on public roadways; and
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 20, Section 103 defines a petitioning process for local
government to create a new hazardous materials route or amend an existing route designation.
For purposes of protecting public health, the District hereby adopts the aforementioned
Federal and State regulations as the standard by which commercial and private drivers will be
measured for compliance with the transportation of hazardous materials within boundaries of
the District.
Transport Routes
Motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials must be operated over the safest and most direct
route to and from the organization and/or destination point. Such routes shall not pass through
residential areas unless there is no practicable alternative. All vehicles shall comply with local
truck routing and weight limitations and restrictions.
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Exemption
This code shall not apply to farm machinery which is exempted from Colorado Revised Statute
42-3-102 or agricultural distribution equipment attached to or conveyed by farm machinery.
Reporting Incidents
Incidents involving hazardous materials are to be reported to the district by the transporter by
telephone using 911 or any other effective means.
Transporters
Transporters of hazardous materials shall not permit or cause to be permitted the discharge of
such materials into or upon any street, highway, sanitary sewer, drainage canal, ditch, storm
drain, or ground, including private property except when such discharge is expressively
permitted by the property owner and is otherwise legal.
Routes
The District hereby adopts the routes as established by the Colorado State Patrol, Hazardous
Materials section as the recommended permissible means of transport for hazardous materials.
OPEN FLAME /OPEN BURNING CODE
Chapter 3, Section 307 of the International Fire Code, entitled Open Burning, Recreational Fires
and Portable Outdoor Fire Places, the District shall govern open flames within the District's
boundaries in accordance with the 2018 International Fire Code conditions set forth by the
Department of Environmental Health and based on the authority of the Colorado Air Quality
Act, 1979.
Definitions
1. Open Fires shall mean: any open burning, including camp and cooking fires; or welding, or
operating an acetylene torch or other torch with open flame. Open Fires shall not include:
a. Fire in camp stoves or grills fueled by bottled gas or pressurized liquid as specifically
designed for cooking or heating purposes.
b. Fires in permanently constructed stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically
designed for the purpose of combustion.
c. Fires in commercially operated wood and/or charcoal fired grills designed for cooking.
When smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building, butts and stubs must be disposed of
within an approved trash receptacle or within the vehicle.
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WEEDS, TALL GRASS, TRASH & GARBAGE CODE
Chapter 3, Sections 304.1.1 and 304.1.2 of the International Fire Code, entitled Waste Material
and Vegetation, shall govern the regulation of combustible material within the District.
Permanent provisions of the international Fire Code are summarized below and have been
incorporated into this Resolution.
Weeds, tall grass, vegetation, vines and vegetation growth that is capable of being ignited and
endangering property are prohibited. This is based on the adoption of the International Fire
Code and the conditions below.
Definitions
a. Weeds: "weeds" shall include any non -grass type vegetation of which is in the opinion of
the District over eight inches tall in height, other than that part of a vegetable, crop, flower
garden, or landscaping that is regarded as a nuisance or potential light flashy fuel fire hazard.
The International Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2018 Edition, Appendices A, B & D shall be
used as a reference.
b. Grass: "grass" shall include any type of grass or weed, but not including crops grown as a
source of income, including but not limited to corn, oats, and barley.
Date of Effect
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within the incorporated municipalities and
unincorporated portions of Larimer and Weld County from and after its approval as set forth
in § 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S.
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[2018 International Fire Code Resolution Signature Page]
Adopted this day of
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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By I ,I4Lyytrx "
Dan Hershman, Pident
ATTEST
By
Gary Maggi, Secretary
2018
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Berthoud Fire Protection District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Subject:
Board of Directors
Location:
District Office
275 Mountain Ave., Berthoud
Meeting Organizer / Contact: Date: Time:
Debra Graves (970) 532 - 2264 04/24/2018 6:16 PM
Agenda Items
Call to Order / Roll Call Board President, Dan Hershman, called the meeting to
order at 6:16 p.m. Roll call was completed, and all Directors were present.
Pledge of Allegiance: Done
Review of the Agenda
The agenda was re viewed and approved with the addition of an update on the
proposed Station #3 by Operations chief Rob Stumpf. Director Dave Shipley made the
motion to approve, Vice President Michael Cook seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
Public Comment
None
Consent Calendar
Approval of the March 2018 meeting minutes.
March Financials
The consent calendar was approved by a motion from Director Dave Shipley and
seconded by Vice President Michael Cook. Motion carried.
Personnel
None
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Board of Director Action
Hearing for Intergovernmental Exclusion Agreement with Mountain View Fire
Protection District : Resolution # 2018- 04- 24 was discussed at the March
meeting, however to provide the proper posting and publication of a Public
Hearing the approval was delayed until April . Director Dave Shipley made the
motion to approve the resolution and exclusion agreement with Mountain View
Fire Protection District . Vice President Michael Cook seconded the motion . The
motion carried and was approved .
Adopt by Resolution 2018 International Fire Code : Following the required
posting and publication of a Public Hearing, Resolutions, 2018-04- 24A- D
regarding the 2018 International Fire Code were approved and carried by
motion from the Board of Directors .
Communications from Staff
Debra Graves, Finance Director
The Board of Directors were updated regarding the 2017 Audit by RubinBrown .
They were informed they should receive copies of the Audit by May' s Board
meeting and could approve at that time .
The RubinBrown team will attend June' s Board meeting to discuss and answer
any questions .
May Soricelli, Public Information Officer/ Project Manager
Activity Update : PIO/ Project Manager May Soricelli
➢ Website Status . : PIO/ Project Manager May Soricelli did a live
presentation of the District' s new Website . She was able to show and
explain the ease of use and the value of being able to reach out to the
community in real time when emergencies occur. She has linked
Facebook and Twitter as useful resources .
➢ Gallagher Amendment impact letter to Larimer, Weld & Boulder
County Commissioners . Informed the Board a letter had been sent to
the County Commissioners of our District informing them of the impact
the Gallagher amendment is having on District .
➢ Fall 2018 "Citizens Academy ." Reviewed Plans for a Citizens Academy to
be held September 5th through October 20th . Plans to provide classroom
as well as hands on training for eighteen citizens of the District, will
provide an opportunity to gain an understanding and become more
informed of the services provided to them .
➢ "Day of Kindness" Held March 315Y, was attended by over 1650 people .
The District raffled off two scooters and maintained a presence
throughout the day .
➢ "Firefighter for a Day" -Announced plans to hold two Firefighter for a
Day Camps in August . More details will be announced later.
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Mike Bruner, Fire Bureau Chief
Activity Update :
➢ Fire hydrant flow test . Chief Bruner, informed the Board he was in the
process of receiving bids to hire out the hydrant test . The bids were
coming in considerably higher than expected . i . e . one such bid was
$ 33 , 000 . 00 . Previously, 2014 the cost to the District was $ 14, 000 . 00 the
testing should be completed before fall of this year . Vice President
Michael Cook, also Little Thompson Water District Manager, suggested
Chief Bruner contact him for a list of hydrants the Water District has
tested to save on the cost .
➢ 2018 IFC adoption process in Larimer, Weld & Boulder Counties . The
Board passed the resolutions earlier in the meeting, Chief Bruner
informed them he was to meet with Boulder County in a week and half
and to attend a hearing with local fire departments and districts of the
county as part of the process for the county before it is approved . He is
also working close with Larimer and Weld for their approval .
➢ Shift Pre- Fire Plans / Inspections to begin April 15t . Each Shift has been
assigned one hundred preplans each .
➢ Development Projects —Rose Farm is the newest development to begin
breaking grounds, with plans for multifamily units . The Golf Course
continues to make additions to the number of stations it will have to
their plans . Hammond and Heron have added filings and plans, number 4
and S . Vantage is being developed on County Road 17 . O' Reilly' s will
be going in the 1000 block of Mountain Ave .
Rob Stumpf, Operations Chief
➢ Bids on Station 3 : Operations Chief Stumpf informed the Board he had
obtained pricing from two Companies dealing in steel structures, Premo
and Steel Structures America , Inc . The pricing is almost identical at
$ 32, 000 . 00, for the building, $ 5, 000 . 00 to $ 7, 000 . 00 to run electricity,
$ 5 , 000 . 00 to $ 7, 000 . 00 to heat the building and an additional $ 10, 000 . 00
for the concrete pad . A total of approximately $ 56, 000 . 00, plus the cost
of the land . The only difference in the two buildings is the gage of steel
used . Chief Charles added he met with Town of Berthoud , Town
Manager Chris Kirk and discussed a possibility of a building on the same
site as their waste water treatment plant, for a cost . Once a more
permanent Stations was built the Steel building could become an asset
to the Town of Berthoud . Board Secretary Gary Maggi is doing research
and looking for land . In talking further with Chris kirk, another possibility
would be once Wilson Ranch starts to develop requiring them to provide
land and building for the fire district . Location is good for ISO rating . Vice
President Michael Cook inquired about a machine shed located in the
general area and if it could be a possibility to convert and use . Secretary
Maggi was also asked to research the property as a possibility. The final
location would need to be within seven miles of Station 1 .
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➢ Cell Phone Tower : Chief Stumpf informed the Board he had been
approached by Verizon about placing a cell phone tower at Station 2' s
location . Annual lease would yield $ 18, 000 . 00 . The tower would be
disguised as a large flag pole .
Stephen Charles, Fire Chief
Impact Fees : A presentation to the Town of Berthoud Board of Trustees,
regarding the District' s " Impact Fees, " will be facilitated by Chief Charles on May
8tn at 6 : 30 p . m .
2018 International Fire Code : The District, Fire Marshall Mike Bruner, will
request that the Town of Berthoud Board of Trustees to adopt the 2018 IFC by
ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on May 8th at 6 : 30 p . m . The
District is currently in the process of adopting the 2018 IFC through Larimer,
Weld and Boulder Counties .
Auxiliary : Berthoud Fire Protection District; "Care Takers of Tradition " DBA :
Berthoud Hose Company # 1 . District will assist with 501c3 fees at a cost of
$ 845 . 00 and insurance . Volunteers are forming a 501c3 to restore the antique
engine and hose cart . Plans would also include providing a display area possibly
in the community center end of Station # 1 . The District liability insurance would
cover the retirees at no cost . Paul Rimsky, President of the Pension Board had
requested access to the Berthoud Athletic Club through the Districts
membership . Carolyn Creager was not willing to add them to the District
membership . She did agree to a charge of $ 25 . 00 per person /$ 50 . 00 per
couple . Mr . Rimsky was informed it was cost prohibitive to the District .
Communication from Board of Directors / Open Discussion
Vice President Michael Cook shared a meeting he had with a representative of the
Little Thompson River Conservancy District for the restoration of the river. The
Conservancy District is seeking financial aid and assistance in wildland fire mitigation
of the drainage areas that drain into the river .
Adjournment
Board President, Dan Hershman called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7 : 26 p . m .
Vice President Michael Cook made the motion to adjourn . Secretary Gary Maggi
seconded the motion . The motion carried .
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING DATE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the date of the Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors of the BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT originally scheduled for
April 17, 2018 has been changed and will -be held at 6 00 p m on April 24, 2018 at
Berthoud Fire Protection District, Station 1, 275 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, Colorado
DATED March 26, 2018 BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By Gary Maggi, Secretary
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
BERTHOUD WEEKLY
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"Covering all the angles in the Garden Spot"
State of Colorado
County of Larimer
I, the undersigned agent, do solenmly swear that the BERTHOUD WEEKLY SURVEYOR is a «-eekly newspaper printed, in
�vhole or in part, and published in the To«n of Berthoud, County of Larimer, State of Colorado, and �vhich has general
circulation therein and in parts of Larimer and Weld Counties; that said ne�vspaper has been continuously and uninterruptedly
published for a period of more than t�-elve months prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice of advertisement,
that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter
under the pro��ision of the Act of March 3 , 1879 , or any amendments thereof, and that said ne�� spaper is a �veekly newspaper
duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements �vithin the meaning of the la�vs of the State of Colorado; that a
copy of each number of said newspaper, in which said notice of ad��ertisement �vas published, and was transmitted by mail or
carrier to each of the subscribers of said newspaper, according to the accustomed mode of business in this office.
That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire edition of said weekly newspaper once
each ���eek on the same day of each �veek for the period of 1 consecutive insertion; and that the first publication of said notice
was in the issue of said newspaper dated April 19 , 2018 , and that the last publication of said notice ���as in the issue of said
newspaper dated April 19 , 2018 .
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April 25, 2017
Board of Commissioners
RE : Adoption of 2018 International Fire Code
The Board of Directors of Berthoud Fire Protection District, are requesting your approval of the adoption
of the 2018 International Fire Code . Public hearing was held on April 24, 2018 . Enclosed are copies of
the public notice and signed resolution .
Thank you .
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Dan Hershman,
Board President
Berthoud Fire Protection District
Box 570 • 275 Mountain Ave . • Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 532-2264 Phone • (970) 532-4744 Fax � www.berthoudfire . org
2 � 1g Including the following
appendices : B, C, D, E , F, H , I , K
INTERNATIONAL & N
FI RE CODE Excludin� Appendix, a, � , L & M
New Appendices : K, L, M , N
Code provision Requirement Issue
105 . 6 . 32 Open burning permit per No concerns
county, exception ag burning
105 . 7 Required Const Permits The Districts Fire Prevention Concern for building
Bureau will be the approving department;
authority for the following :
d ) 105 . 7 . 21 Solar Photovoltaic Need clarificat � on on authority
power system requested
105 . 6 .47 Temporary Membrane Operational permit required No concerns
Structures and Tents
Sec 109 Board of Appeals District own board of appeals No concerns
Sec 110 Violations & Penalties District process
Sec 308 Open Flames Sky Lanterns prohibited No concerns
Sec 503 Fire Apparatus Access Approved fire apparatus access Access road required to be
Roads roads shall be provided for rated for heavy equipment
Sec 503 . 1 . 1 Buildings and every facility, building or
facilities portion of a building hereafter
( Not addressed on propose � constructed or moved into or
adoption ) within the jurisdiction
503 . 1 . 2 Additional Access Fire Official authorized to This has been a concern for
( �Vot addr� sse �' on p �-opcsed require more than one access . . . . commissioners
adoption )
Sec 507 Fire Prot . Water Supply An approved water supply This has been a concerr for
capable of supplying the c� mmissioners
Sec 507. 1 Required water required fire flow for fire
supply protection shall be provided to
( Nut ad �+ res4ed on proposed premises . . .
-� do � ti � � l
Sec 903 Automatic Sprinkler Automatic sprinkler systems This is a concern
Systems shall not be required in one and
( No change ) two-family dwellings including Per work session held with
townhouses that meet the Commissioners on 03/08/ 17 ,
requirements of APPENDIX B, direction provided was that
FIRE - FLOW REQUIREMENTS " sprinklers could be required
FOR BUILDINGS, and APPENDIX on homes that exceeded
D FIRE APPARTUS ACCESS 3600sqft above grade" . . .
ROADS . All other one - and two -
family dwellings shall have
automatic sprinkler systems
installed in accordance with
NFPA 13D .
Appendix "C" ( Fire Hydrant Locations and No concerns
Distribution ) is adopted solely ( no change from last adoption )
as a reference guide and shall
not be utilized to preclude
development in the
unincorporated areas of the
District which often lack
sufficient water supplies and
pressure to meet stated fire
flow and hydrant spacing
requirements
ADDITIONAL CODE
PROVISIONS
BBQ AND CHARCOAL GRILL Chapter 3, Section 308 . 1 .4 of No concerns
CODE the International Fire Code, ( no change from last adoption )
BBQ Grills entitled Open - Flame Cooking
Charcoal Grills Devices, shall govern the use of Exemption
BBQ and Charcoal grills within It should be noted that one
the District' s boundaries and two-family dwellings are
exempt from these
requirements .
FIRE LANE CODE Chapter 5, Section 503 of the No concerns
International Fire Code, entitled ( no change from last adoption )
Fire Apparatus Access Roads,
shall govern the use of fire
lanes within the District' s
boundaries
Signs and Markings No concerns
FIREWORKS CODE ( no change from last adoption )
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CODE
Transport Routes
OPEN FLAME /OPEN BURNING
CODE
Chapter 3, Section 307 of the
International Fire Code, entitled
Open Burning, Recreational
Fires and Portable Outdoor Fire
Places, the District shall govern
open
No concerns
(no change from last adoption)
WEEDS, TALL GRASS, TRASH &
GARBAGE CODE
Chapter 3, Sections 304 1 1 and
304 1 2 of the IFC shall govern
No concerns
(no change from last adoption)
APPENDIX B
FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
The provisions contained in this appenda are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in
the adopting ordinance or legislation of the luiisdiction
User note
About this appendix Appendix B provides a tool for the use of jurisdictions in establishing a policy for determining fire -flow requirements in
accordance with Section 507 3 The determination of required fire flow is not an exact science but having some level of information provides
a consistent way of choosing the appropnate fire flow for buildings throughout a junsdiction The primary tool used in this appendix is a table
that presents fire flow based on construction type and building area based on the correlation of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) method
and the construction types used in the International Building Code
SECTION B101
GENERAL
1, r B101 1 Scope The procedure for determining tie -flow
1.;, requirements for buildings of portions of buildings hereafter
j ' constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix This
,,l - appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings
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SECTION B102
DEFINITIONS
B102 1 Definitions Foi the purpose of this appendix, certain
terms are defined as follows
FIRE FLOW The flow rate of a water supply, measured at
20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure,
that is available for fire fighting
r ' FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA The floor area, in
S square feet (m2), used to determine the required fire flow
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SECTION B103
MODIFICATIONS
B103 1 Decreases The fire code official is authorized to
seduce the fu e -flow requirements for isolated buildings or a
group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where
the development of full fire flow requirements is impractical
B103 2 Increases The fire code official is authorized to
increase the fire flow requirements where conditions indicate
an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations An
Increase shall be not more than twice that required for the
building under consideration
B103 3 Areas without water supply systems For informa-
tion regarding water supplies for fire -fighting purposes in
rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water
supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is autho-
rized to utilize NFPA 1 142 or the International Wildlarid-
Urban Interface Code
SECTION B104
FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA
B104 1 General The fire flow calculation area shall be the
total floor area of all floor levels within the extei for walls,
and under the horizontal piojections of the roof of a building,
except as modified in Section B 104 3
B104 2 Area separation Portions of buildings that are sepa-
rated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accor-
dance with the International Building Code, are allowed to be
considered as separate fire flow calculation areas
B104.3 Type IA and Type IB construction The file flow
calculation area of buildings constructed of Type IA and '
Type IB construction shall be the area of the three largest suc-
cessive floois
Exception Fire flow calculation area for open parking
garages shall be determined by the area of the largest floor
SECTION B105
FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105 1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4
buildings and townhouses The minimum fire flow and flow
duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings,
Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as
specified in Tables B105 1(1) and B105 1(2)
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwell-
ings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The
minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than
one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings
and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105 2 and
B105 1(2)
B105.3 Water supply for buildings equipped with an auto-
matic sprinkler system Foi buildings equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall
be capable of providing the greater of
1 The automatic sprinkler system demand, including hose
stream allowance
2 The required fire flow
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE®
521
FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA
(square feet)
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURp
(hours
0-3,600
No automatic sprinkler system
1,000
1
3,601 and greater
No automatic sprinkler system
Value in Table
B 105 1(2)
Duration in Table
at the required n rt
0-3,600
Section 903 3 1 3 of the International Fire Code or
Section P2904 of the International Residential Code
500
i/2
3,601 and greater
Section 903 3 -1 3 of the International Fire Code or
Section P2904 of the International Residential Code
'/, value in Table
B 105 1(2)
1 -
For SI 1 square foot = 0 0929 in2, 1 gallon per minute = 3 785 L/m
TABLE B105 1(2)
REFERENCE TABLE FOR TABLES B105 1(1) AND B105 2
APPENDIX B
TABLE B105 1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOII�ES
11aut rate
FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA (square feet)
FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)"
FLOW DURATION'
(hours)
Type IA and IB'
Type IIA and IIIA'
Type IV and V -A°
Type IIB and BIB'
Type V -B'
0-22,700
0-12,700
0-8,200
0-5 900
0-3,600
1,500
2
-
22,701-30,200
12,701-17,000
8,201-10,900
5,901-7,900
3,601-4,800
1,750
30,201-38,700
17,001-21,800
10,901-12,900
7,901-9,800
4 801-6,200
2,000
38,701-48,300
21,801-24,200
12,901-17,400
9,801-12,600
6,201-7,700
2,250
' 48,301-59,000
24,201-33,200
17,401-21,300
12,601-15,400
7,701-9,400
2,500
59,001-70,900
33,201-39,700
21,301-25,500
15 401-18,400
9 401-11,300
2,750
, 70,901-83,700
39,701-47,100
25,501-30,100
18,401-21,800
11,301-13,400
3,000
3
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,,
1
83,701-97,700
47,101-54,900
30,101-35,200
21,801-25,900
13,401-15,600
3,250
97,701-112,700
54,901-63,400
35,201-40,600
25,901-29,300
15,601-18,000
3,500
112,701-128,700
63,401-72,400
40,601-46,400
29,301-33,500
18,001-20,600
3,750
128,701-145,900
72,401-82,100
_46,401-52,500
33,501-37,900
20,601-23,300
4,000
4
145,901-164,200
82,101-92,400
52,501-59,100
37,901-42700
23,301-26,300
4,250
164,201-183,400
_ 92,401-103,100
59,101-66,000
42,701-47,700
26,301-29,300
4,500
183,401=203,700
103,101-114600
66,001-73,300
47,701-53,000
29,301-32,600
4,750
203,701-225,200
114,601-126,700
73,301-81,100
53,001-58,600
32,601-36,000
5,000
' 225,201-247,700
126,701-139,400
81,101-89,200
58,601-65 400
36,001-39,600
5,250
247,701-271,200
139,401-152,600
89,201-97,700
65,401-70,600
39,601-43,400
5,500
271,201-295,900
152,601-166,500
97,701-106,500
70,601-77,000
43,401-47,400
5,750
295,901 -Greater
166,501 -Greater
106,501-115,800
77,001-83,700
47,401-51,500
6,000
-
-
115,801-125,500
83,701-90,600
51,501-55,700
6,250
-
-
125,501-135,500
90,601-97,900
55,701-60,200
6,500
i
=
135,501-145,800
97,901-106,800 '
60,201-64,800
6,750
I
-
-
145,801-156,700
106,801-113,200
64,801-69,600
1,000
-
----
, 156,701-167,900
113,201-121,300
69,601-74,600
7,250
-
-
167,901-179,400
121,301-129,600
74,601-79,800
7,500
-
-
179,401-191,400
129,601-138,300
79,801-85,100
7,750
_
-
191,401 -Greater
138,301 -Greater
85,101 -Greater
8,000
For SI 1 square foot = 0 0929 m2 1 gallon per minute = 3 785 L/m 1 pound per square inch = 6 895 kPa
a Types of construction are based on the bite? national Building Code
b Measured at 20 psi residual pressure
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TABLE B105 2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND
EMILY DWELLINGS GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system
Value in Table B105 1(2)
Duration in Table B105 1(2)
p 903 3 1 1 of the International Fire Code
25% of the value in Table B 105 1(2)8
Duration in Table B 105 1(2) at the reduced flow rate
t 903 3 1 2 of the International Fire Code
25% of the value in Table B105 1(2)b
Duration in Table B105 1(2) at the reduced flow Late
' F co Sl 1 g illon per minute =3 785 Um
'f l The reduoed fire flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute
The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
r ' , [CC IBC -18 International Building Code B104 2
'31 ,3;.'ICC IWUIC-18 International Wildland- B103 3
- Urban Interface Code
�1CC
'5' `I
4.-,
IRC-18 International Residential Table
Code B105 1(1)
NFPA 1142-17
Standard on Water Supplies
for Suburban and Rural Fire
Fighting
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APPENDIX D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Ilte pruvi.slnns cu�ttair�ed irx ll��is capprr�clix Ure nut muuctatory unless speci/ically referertcecl tn
the adopting orcfiuun�:e or fegiclrz�ion qt the jr��risdiction.
User note :
About this appendix: Appendix D contains more detailed elements for use wifh the basic access requirements found in Section 503, which
gives some minimum criteria, such as a maximum lengfh of 15G feet and a minimum width of 20 feet, but in many cases does not stafe spe-
cific criteria. This appendix, I(ke Appendices 8 and C, is a fool for jurisdictions looking fa� guidance in establishing access requirements and
includes criferia for mul�rple-family resrdentia! developments, large one- and two-famil�� serbdivisions, snecific examples for various tyoes of
turnarounds for fire department apparatus and parking regulatory siqnage
SECTION D101 ing stirface capah ( e of suppartin� the imposed load �f fire
GENERAL apparatus weighing up ta 75 ,000 pound.e ( 3� I150 kcl . '
; D101 . 1 Scope. Firc upparatus access ruads sh:ill be in accor-
� dance with this appendis un�l all other applicable reyuire-
s mcnts of the lraternationul Pir« �'orfe . SECTION D103
! MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
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" D1031 Access road width with a hydrant. w'here a firc
!' SECTION D102 hydrant is lo�ated on u Circ. apparatus .t� c,css road , the mini -
. . . , , . ,
� REQUIRED ACCESS mum road wi�lth shu (l bc ?6 fect (7925 mml, cxclusive of
D102. 1 .�ccess and loadin�;. Facilities, buil� iugs ur pe � ruun> > houlders ( sec Figure �) ( 03 . 1 ) .
of buildings hereaiier con�tructeJ shall be ac�e�sible to fire U103.? Grade. Fire apparitus access roads shall not exceed
dcparttrient apparatus by way of an approvecl fire apparatus � ppzrcenr in �� ra�le .
u��cetis road with an a.�ghalt , conerete or other approve�d driv- `'
EXceptlon : Crtulcs � i �e �?er ihan I U p�• rcenl ;� 5 u��prol �ecl �b �
the Jire cude officra; � ,
:�
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, 96' - - ~ / � '
'- 26' R -� - - 26'
� . /- 28' R TYP. ' -
� 26 �l r TYP. ' 20' � �
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� �' - - 20' 20'
96' DIAMETER 60-FOOT Y" MINIMUM CLEARANCE
; CUL-DE-SAC AROUND A FIRE
: HYDRANT
� 28' R
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� 60' �� -- - - `- 60' TYP. " �
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' f� - _� r ,
� 20, � _ - 70' - ►
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28' R ---J
TYP. '
• - 26'
- i- 20'
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE
120' HAMMERHEAD TO 120' HAMMERHEAD
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FIGURE D103 . 1
DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND
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D103 3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall
be determined by thefire code official
D103 4 Dead ends Dead-end file apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width
and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D 103 4
TABLE D103 4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH
(feet)
WIDTH
(feet)
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-150
20
None required
151-500
20
120 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" 01
96 -foot diameter cul-de-sac in accor-
dance with Figure D103 1
501-750
26
120 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" or
96 -foot diametei cul-de-sac in accor-
dance with Figure D103 1
Over 750
Special approval required
For SI 1 foot = 304 8 mm
D103 5 Fire apparatus access road gates Gates securing
the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the
following criteria
1 Wheie a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be
not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) Where a fire apparatus
road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall
be not less than 12 feet (3658 nun)
2 Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type
3 Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow
manual operation by one person
4 Gate components shall be maintained in an operative
condition at all times and replaced or repaired when
defective
5 Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of open-
ing the gate by fire department personnel tor emer-
gency access Emergency opening devices shall be
app, oved by thefire code official
6 Methods ot locking shall be submitted for approval by
the fire code official
7 Electric gate operators where provided, shall be listed
in accordance with UL 325
8 Gates intended for automatic operation shall be
designed, constructed and installed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F2200
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the file code official, fire
apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO
PARKING —FIRE LANE signs complying with Ftguie
D I03 6 Signs shall have a minimum dimension ot 12 inches
(305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red let-
ters on a white reflective background Signs shall be posted
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both 6 o 6 sides
of the
fire apparatus road as required by
Section
SIGN TYPE "A"
NO
PARKING
FIRE LANE
i2
`--12"-I
SIGN TYPE "C"
NO
PARKING
FIRE ,L�A��NE
`tea"_ =1
SIGN TYPE "D"
NO
PARKING
FIRE LANE
-12"--I 12"
FIGURE D103 6
FIRE LANE SIGNS
18'
D103 6 1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as
specified in Section D103 6 shall be posted on both sides
ot fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide
(6096 to 7925 mm)
D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width Fire lane
signs as specified in Section D103 6 shall be posted on one
side of fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide
(7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm)
SECTION D104
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
D104 1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in
height Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm)
or three stones in height shall have not fewer than two means
of fire apparatus access for each structure
D104 2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more
than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be provided with two
separate and appi oved fire apparatus access roads
Exception. Projects having a gross building area of up to
124,000 square feet (11 520 m2) that have a single
approved fire apparatus access road where all buildings
are equipped throughout with approved automatic spiat-
kler systems
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access toads
are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not
less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diag-
onal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a
straight line between accesses
SECTION D105
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
D105.1 Where required. Where the veitical distance
between the glade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds
30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial lite apparatus access
roads shall be provided For purposes ol this section, the
highest roof surface shall' be determined by measurement to
the cave ol a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to thy
exteitor wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever
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p105 2 Width Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have
a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclu-
sive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building of
portion thereof
p105 3 Proximity to building One or more of the required
access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less
than 15 feet (4572 mm) and not greater than 30 feet (9144
inm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one
entire side of the building The side of the building on which
the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be
approved by the fire code official
p105.4 Obstructions Overhead utility and power lines shall
not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or
between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building Other
obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval
of the fire code official
SECTION D106
MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
D106 1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units
Multiple -family residential projects having more than 100
dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two sepa-
rate and approved fire apparatus access roads
Exception Projects having up to 200 dwelling units shall
have not fewer than one approved fire apparatus access
road where all buildings, including nonresidential occu-
pancies, are equipped throughout with approved auto-
matic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
Section 903 3 1 1 or 903 3 1 2
D106 2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units
Multiple -family iesidential projects having more than 200
dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and
approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether
they arc equipped with an app; oved automatic sprinkler sys-
tem
D106 3 Remoteness Where two fire apparatus access roads
are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not
less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diag-
onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured
in a straight line between accesses
SECTION D107
ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
D107 1 One- or two-family dwelling residential develop-
ments Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where
the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided
with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads
Exceptions.
I Where there arc more than 30 dwelling units on a
single public or private fire apparatus access road
and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with
an approved automatic sprinkler system in accor-
dance with Section 903 3 1 1, 903 3 1 2 or
903 3i 1 3, access from two directions shall not be
required
2 The number of dwelling units on a single fire appa-
ratus access road shall not be increased unless fire
apparatus access roads will connect with future
development, as determined by the fire code official
D107 2 Remoteness Wheie two file apparatus access roads
are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not
less than one-half of the length of the maximum ovei all diag-
onal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured
in a straight line between accesses
ASTM
UL
SECTION D108
REFERENCED STANDARDS
F2200-14 Standard Specification for
Automated Vehicular Gate
Construction
325-02 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver,
and Window Operators and
Systems, with Revisions
through May 2015
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