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Planning Case Comments
September 20, 2023
CASE: PA 20-103
TPM 2023-04 and CUP 2023-10
Baker Street Industrial
PLANNER: Joey Mendoza, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Traci Williams, Fire Marshal
The Fire Department has reviewed this submittal and provides the
following comments for the applicant’s consideration.
1. This project is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of
Riverside County as shown on a map on file with the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors. Any building constructed within this project
shall comply with special construction provisions contained in the
California Building Code and the California Fire Code.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the Lake Elsinore OFM, dead end
fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed:
• For Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone areas – 660 feet
• For Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas – 800 feet
• For all other areas – 1320 feet
Secondary egress/access fire apparatus access roads shall
provide independent egress/access from/to the area or as
otherwise approved by the OFM. Secondary egress/access fire
apparatus access roads shall be as remote as practical from the
primary fire apparatus access road to reduce the possibility that
both routes will be obstructed by a single emergency.
In Cooperation With
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
130 South Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 • Phone (951) 674-3124
www.rvcfire.org
Proudly serving the
unincorporated areas
of riverside county
and the cities of:
Banning
Beaumont
Coachella
Desert Hot Springs
Eastvale
Indian Wells
Indio
Jurupa Valley
Lake Elsinore
La Quinta
Menifee
Moreno Valley
Norco
Palm Desert
Perris
Rancho Mirage
Rubidoux CSD
San Jacinto
Temecula
Wildomar
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS:
Kevin Jeffries
District 1
Karen Spiegel
District 2
CHARLES WASHINGTON
District 3
V. Manual Perez
District 4
Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez
District 5
Additional fire apparatus access roads based on the potential for
impairment by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic
conditions, anticipated magnitude of a potential incident, or other
factors that could limit access may be required by the Fire
Marshal. (CFC 503.1.2)
3. The applicant or developer must submit a high fire mitigation plan
and report to the Fire Department, prior to map approval.
4. The applicant or developer shall provide fire hydrants in
accordance with the following:
a. Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an
approved water source for firefighting purposes.
b. Prior to building permit issuance, submit plans to the water
district for a water system capable of delivering fire flow as
required by the California Fire Code and Fire Department
standards. Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance
with the California Fire Code. Hydrants must produce the
required fire flow per the California Fire Code.
c. Fire flow shall be determined by the building of the single
largest square footage. The required fire flow is estimated to
be 4,000 GPM at 20 PSI for a 4-hour duration, per the 2022
California Fire Code and 778,423 square foot building area
with Type III-B construction.
5. In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or
greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
regardless of occupancy classification. Where Sections 903.2.1 –
903.2.21 of the California Fire Code have more restrictive
requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive
requirement shall take precedence.
6. Prior to building permit issuance, install the approved water system
and contact the Fire Department for a verification inspection.
7. The applicant must provide a fire command center for buildings
larger than 300,000 square feet in area in accordance with
California Fire Code 508, Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section
15.56 and fire department standards.
8. The applicant will need to evaluate the need for emergency
responder radio coverage inside the building in accordance with
California Fire Code Section 510. Prior to building plan review, the
applicant is encouraged to contact the Riverside County Fire
Department for radio requirements.
9. Roads and gates must meet Engineering Department and Fire
Department standards at the time of building permit application.
Current standards require that dead-end roads do not exceed 600
feet in length. Electric gates must have a Knox rapid entry system
and an infrared opening device. Gates must be set back up to 35
feet allow emergency vehicles to safely stop away from traffic flow.
10. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant/developer shall
provide the Office of the Fire Marshal with an approved site plan for
Fire Lanes and signage. (CFC 501.3)
These comments are preliminary; further review will occur upon
receiving additional plans. Additional requirements may be necessary
at that time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.