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l^‘. J k L> 1 10.206-10.20e UNIFORM FIRE CODE Obstruction of Flio Protection Equipment the chief. AcceeeRoadwtye for Fire Apperatue See lt.2#7. (a) Reqelred ConitrucllOFi. Every building hereafler con- iinicl^ ahidl be accesaible to fire deparimc’U apparatus by way of access ro^- ways with all-weather driving surface of rot less than 20 feet of j width with adequate roadway turning rad.us capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus and having a ru'.iimum of 13 feet 6 •^1'®* clearance. Dead-end fire department z^cess roads in excess of * be provided with approved provUions for the turning around of fire department apparatus. EXCEPTION: When there are not more than two Croup R. Occupancies as defined ii the Building Code, the reqmren-siT modified when, in the opision of the chief, fire-fighling or .i> nw • not be impaired. . . k- fbi OlMlructiiit. The required width of access roadways shall not be obauucted in any manner, including parking of vehicles. NO other appropriate notice, or both, prohibiting obstructions may be required and shall be maintained. sSseiSSSSS- provided as required and apprm^ by the chief. (d) Ftoa-pmcciloa AHernatc. Where fire-proicctiOT systems approved by the chief are provided, the above required clearance may be modified. of the Building Code and using design live loading sufficient to carry the imposed loads of the fire apparatus. PrwhiMt IdMitIlfcation IMF lllll|irTTFhilil niimhm itiill with their background ' f' •^T 1982 EDITION 10.209-10.301 Sec 10.209. When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life saving or fire-fighting purposes, the chief may require a ki^ ^x to be an accessible location.^ckey box shall be a type approved by the chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the chief. Division III INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE- PROTECTION. LIFE-SAFETY SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES Installation ^ w. Sec 10.301. (a) TVpe Required. The chief shall designate the tVj« and number of fire appliances to be installed and maintained in and up<w all b“iW‘"gs nremises in the jurisdiction other than private dwellings. This shall ^ done St,7. s.«ri.y of to. locl^ji., to .ydity .Of which II may spre***- S>»'> oppli""' toll be of • lype class of fire associated with such building or premises and shall have approval of '***P^table fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Stondard No. 10-1.1- I . ^ (b) Special Haxards. In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature or where special hazards exist in addition lo the normal hazard of the occupancy, w where Kcess for fire apparatus is unduly difficuh. additional safeguards may be Such devices or appliances may consist of automatic fire alarm ic sprinkler or water spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed or extinguishers, suitable asbestos blankets, breathing maik covers, carbon dioxide, foam, haloge^ed and ‘*0^. “ T*.! special fire-extinguishing systems. Where such systems are in^led, th^^all bein accordance with the applicable Uniform Fire Code Stand^or stand^ of the National Fire Protection Association when Uniform Fire Code Standards do not apply. .. . • * • ^ (c) Whter Supply. An approved water supply capable of suppljmg r^uired fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon whtch or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed. When any portion of tire building protected is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply <m a public stre^ there shall be provided, when required by the chief, on-site fire hydranU and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure Unks, elevate tanks, w«er mains or other fixed system capable of supplying the required fire flow, w »«>"8 the requiremenu for fire flow, the chief may be guided by the standjtrd published ■ i ) • I • 1 tttmuiTiwn