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1 � <br /> Gty of <br /> Elk -�-� <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning <br /> FROM: Bruce A. West, Fire Chief <br /> DATE: August 10, 2001 <br /> SUBJECT: Elk River Station <br /> Under the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, 5902 Fire Department Access, I would like to highlight <br /> a couple of issues the Planning Department should consider that pertain to the proposed Elk <br /> River Station. 5902.2.1 Required Access for a Fire Apparatus Access Road states, <br /> fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in accordance with 5901 • <br /> and §902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a building here- <br /> after constructed into or within the jurisdiction when any portion of <br /> the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the <br /> building is located more than 150' from fire apparatus access as mea- <br /> sured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or <br /> facility. See also 5902.3 for Personnel Access to Buildings. <br /> Under 5902.2.2 Specification for Fire Department Access Roads, 5902.2.2.1 Dimensions <br /> states, <br /> fire apparatus access road shall have an unobstructed width of not <br /> less than 20' and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than <br /> 13'.6". <br /> Also take into consideration §901.4.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads as stated, <br /> when required by the Chief approved signs or other approved notices <br /> shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to <br /> identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. <br /> • <br />