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ARVA FIRt: PRUTF.t`rt()N srRt'r it'RF% t!N-5 Chapter 2 Area Fire Protection 2-1 Building Location. 2-1.1 Buildings used as homes or camps in forest areas shall he Ice ated at least 40 It (12.2 in) apart and attempt shall be made to gain maximum advantage of firebreaks created by streams or roads. Where there is organised fire protection, the authority having iurisdiction may alter these distance provisions. Buildings shall be separated ac- cording to recommendations of NFPA 80A, Protection o/ Buildings front Exterior Fire Exposures. 2-1.2* A space of 100 ft (30.5 m) or more, cleared of hazardous vegetative growth and other flammable materials, shall be maintained between a building and surrounding brush or heavily wooded area. 2-20 Water Sui ply. 2-2.1• Arrangements shall be made to provide water for fire protection by creating or using a static scwrce. well water, or a supply from an established pumpin� system . 2-2.2* If the water supply for fire protection is a rnd or stream, an approach to the water's edge shall be cleared to provide access for pumping units. This pumper location or landing shall be within ten feet of the water level, with adequate clearance for fire apparatus it turn around. Permanent signs shall be posted to indicate these emergency water sources around the property. 2-2.3 Fo) homes and cottages. pipe supply mains shall be at least 1-in. (2.54-cm) diameter. 2-2.4• When tracts or subdivisions are developed where recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or numerous struc. tures might he built, a watet system for the entire development shalt be provided. Water storage facilities, distribution lines, and fire hydrants of sufficient capacity shall be installed with provi•ion for standby pumping. (Set Chapter 2, NFPA 24. Standard for Outs,de Protect - lion.) 2-2.3 Lodges, hotels, motels and other similar multiple. occupancy buildings in forrued areas shall be protected by automatic sprinkler systems meeting requirements of NFPA I 2-3 Access Roads or Areas. 2-5,1 If fire apparatus is expected to respond to the tumn-, cottage or camp area, it good roadway shall be maintained. This roadway shall be at least 15 ft (4 6 m) wide with tree branches and brush trimmed along the road to facilitate vrhicle movement and it) minimize the da�e r of in)ury to persons riding an trucks. Curves, grades, and bridges shall he designed to accommodate the fire apparatus which may respond. t4.10 The local fire chief. fire warden, or forest ranger sha'I notifv oct upants of buildings in forest arras of the mist effKt).c means of reporting a rue. Telephone kwa boos anal ether means for sending alarms shall he posted and adciluatcls Identified 24.2• In a community of dwellings, Cottages, amp sites, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes• there shall be an audible fire signal to alert property owners and other forest visitors when fire occurs. At the same time the signal shall be transmitted to the nearest fire depart- ment or forest fire agency responsible for protecting that area. Chapter 3 Structures 3-1• Building and Fire Safet; Codes. 3-1.1« Buildings constructed in forest areas shall meet fire protection and structural requirements of the local, county, regional or state agency that has jurisdiction in the area. (in the absence of specific fue safety re- quirements, NFPA 101'. Life Safety Coder` , may be used as a guide for life safety features in buildings-) 3-1.2 Cottage and camp buildings shall be constructed with clearance of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) between wood joists and the ground to provide adequate ventilation. 3-1.3 If the building has a basement or cellar, sufficient headroom shall be provided for safe installation of heating equipment. 3-2 Structural Requirements. 3-2.1• Firestopping shall be installed between studs of all combustible wall and concealed ceiling spaces. 3-2.2 Insulation used in wall, floor and ceiling arras shall comply with ASTM C739, 3-2.3 Access shall be provided to the attic and to space beneath the building. 3-3 Exits. 3-3.1 Every cottage or resort used as a dwelling shall have means of egret...- that meet requirements of %NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, Section 5 3-3.2+ Exterior and ulterior d«irs in cottages, resort buildings and other structures in forest areas shall be de- signed and constructed to permit quick escape. ' 'here practical, thev shall swing it, the direction of exit •awt Screen and storm doors, particularly, must be arranged for this purpose L.ccks and latches shall be of the type that can be released quickly and easily by the bu,.Aing oc- cupants. 3-3.2.1 All closet door latches shall he such that children can open the door from rnsWe the claret. 3-3,2.2 A4 bathroom dmw locks shall he designed to permit the o4wninit of the kxked dntu from the uwsWir its an ernergencv without the use of a alwittaI key