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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE COMMENTS #4 (Reissued) Planning Case Comments April 8, 2024 CASE: PA 2020-103 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. (*Provided with 3/2024 submittal) 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) 11. If the project is to be completed in phases, a formal phasing map or phasing plan shall be submitted. Primary access and secondary access (where necessary) for each parcel shall be provided at each phase. 12. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty–four (24) feet as approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal. The outside turning radius shall be a minimum of 38’, excluding parking. If street parking is to be proposed, the additional width shall be coordinated with the Engineering department to accommodate the necessary added street width. 13. The Fire Apparatus Access Road shall be of all-weather surface and capable of sustaining an imposed load of 85,000 lbs. GVW. The fire apparatus access road or temporary access road shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal and in place during the time of construction. (CFC 501.4) 14. 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 1320 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 to allow emergency vehicles to safely stop away from traffic flow. 15. The proposed project is expected to have a cumulative adverse impact on the fire department’s ability to provide an acceptable level of service. These impacts include an increased number of emergency and public service calls due to the increased presence of structures, traffic, and population. 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.