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<br />Chapter 2 Area Fire Proteetbts
<br />2-1 Building Location.
<br />2-1.1 Buildings used as homes or camps in forest areas
<br />shall be located at least 10 ft (12.2 m) apart and attempt
<br />shall be made it) gain maximum advantage of firebreaks
<br />created by streams or roads. Where there is organized fire
<br />protection the authority having jurisdiction may alter
<br />these distance provisions. Buildings shall be separated ac-
<br />cording to recommendations of NFP,% 80A, Proteciiva of
<br />Buildings from F,xterior Fire ExI inures.
<br />2-1.2* A space. of 100 ft (30.5 m) or more, cleared of
<br />hazardous vegetat ,.e growth and other flammable
<br />materials, shall be maintained between a building and
<br />surrounding brush or heavily wooded area.
<br />2-2* Water Sup,,ly.
<br />2-2.1* Arrangement% shall be made to provide water
<br />for fire protection by creating or using a static source,
<br />well water, or a supply from an established pumping
<br />system.
<br />2-2.2* If the water supply for fire protection ishad nd
<br />or stream, an approach to the water's edge shall be
<br />cleared to provide access for pumping units. This pumper
<br />location or landing shall be within ten feet of the water
<br />level, with adequate clearance for fire apparatus to turn
<br />around. Permanent signs shall be posted to indicate these
<br />emergency water sources around the property.
<br />2-2.3 For homes and cottages, pipe supply mains shall
<br />be at least 1 in. (2.54-cm) diameter.
<br />2-2.4* When tracts or subdivisions are developed where
<br />recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or numerous struc
<br />tures might be built, a water system for the entire
<br />development shall be provided. Water storag, facilities,
<br />distribution lines. attd fire hydrants of sufficient capacity
<br />shall bt tstalled with provision for standby pumping
<br />(See Cl er 2 NFPA 24, Standard for Outside Protec
<br />t ion . )
<br />2-2.5 Lodges, hotels. motels and other similar multiple•
<br />u,cupancy buildings in forested areas shall be protected
<br />by automatic sprinkler systems meeting requirements of
<br />NFPA 13.
<br />2-3 Accent Roads or Areas.
<br />2-3.1 If fire apparatus is expected to respond to the
<br />home, cottage or camp area, a good roadway shall be
<br />maintained. This roadway shall be a' least 15 ft (4.6 m)
<br />wide with tree Brant hes anti brush trimmed along the
<br />road to facilitate vehicle movement and to minimize the
<br />danger of injury to persons riding on trucks. Curves.
<br />grades, anti bridges shall be designed to accommodate
<br />the fire apparatus which may respond.
<br />24* Alarm.
<br />2-4.1* The local fire chief, fire warder., or forest ranger
<br />,shall notify 4xcupants of buildings in forest areas of the
<br />rimier effective means orf rep<orting a fire. Celephtrrte Iota
<br />tiont~ and other means for sen(ling alarms shall hosted
<br />and adequately identified.
<br />24.2* In a community of dwellings, cottages, camp
<br />sites, recre-itional vehicles, tit mobile homes, there shall
<br />be an audible fire signal to alert property owneii and
<br />other forest visitors when fire occurs. At the same time
<br />the signal shall be transmitted to the nearest fire dcpart-
<br />ment or forest fire agency responsible for protecting that
<br />area.
<br />Chapter 3 Structures
<br />3-1* Building and Fin Safety Codes.
<br />3-1.1s Buildings constructed in forest areas shall mt tit
<br />fin protection and structural requirements of the local,
<br />county, regional or state agency that has jurisdiction in
<br />the area. (In the absence of specific fire safety re-
<br />quirements, NFPA 1010, Life Safety Codee . may be used
<br />as a guide for life safety features in buildings.)
<br />3-1.2 Cottage and camp buildings shall be constructed
<br />with clearance of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) between wood
<br />joists and the ground to provide adequate ventilation.
<br />3-1.3 If the building has a basement or cellar, sufficient
<br />headroom shall be provided for safe installation of
<br />heating equipment.
<br />3-2 Structural Requirements.
<br />3-2.1* Firestopping shall be installed between studs of
<br />all combustible wall and concealed ceiling spaces.
<br />3-2.2 Insulation used in wall, floor and ceiling areas
<br />shall comply with ASI'M C739.
<br />3-2.3 Access shall be provided to the attic and to space
<br />beneath the jui'ding.
<br />3-3 Exits.
<br />3-3.1 Every cottage or resort used as a dwelling shall
<br />have means of egress that meet requiremews of NFPA
<br />101, Life Safety Code, Section 5.
<br />3-3.2* Exterior and interior doors in cottages, resort
<br />buildings, and other st, uctures in forest areas shall be de-
<br />signed and constructed to permit quick escape. Where
<br />practical, they shall swing in the di t t: ,n of exit travel.
<br />Scrren and storm doors, particularly. +roast be arranged
<br />for this purpose. Locks and latches shaft be of the type
<br />that ran be released quickly and -asily bv r,te building oc
<br />t upants.
<br />3-3.2. t All closet door latches shall he such that
<br />children tan open the doors from inside the closet.
<br />3-3.2.2 All hatht.xrm door locks shall he designed t,,
<br />Ix-rtnit the opening of the locked door from the oatside in
<br />en emergency without the use of a special key.
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