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4. Physical Protection: Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a vehicle, guard post, bollards or other approved means of protection shall be provided. (OFC 507.5.6 & 312). 5. Clear Space Around Hydrants: A 3’ foot clear space shall be provided around the circumference of the fire hydrant. (OFC 507.5.5) 6. Painted Curbs: Where required, fire apparatus access roadway curbs shall be painted red and marked “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” at approved intervals. Lettering shall have a stroke of not less than one (1”) inch wide by six (6”) inches high. Lettering shall be white on red background. (OFC 503.3) 7. No parking signs: Where fire apparatus roadways are not of sufficient width to accommodate parked vehicles and 20 feet of unobstructed driving surface, “No Parking” signs shall be installed on one or both sides of the roadway and in turnarounds as needed. Roads 26 feet wide or less shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane. Roads more than 26 feet wide to 32 feet wide shall be posted on one side as a fire lane. Signs shall read “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE” and shall be installed with a clear space above grade level of 7 feet. Signs shall be 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and shall have red letters on a white reflective background. 2022 OFC D103.6 8. Fire Safety During Construction: Approved fire department access road, required water supply, fire hydrants, and safety precautions shall be installed and serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Chapter 33. 9. Fire apparatus road distance from buildings and turnarounds: Access roads shall be within 150’ of all portions of the exterior wall of the building as measured by and approve route around the exterior of the building. An approved turnaround is required if the remaining distance to an approve intersection roadway, as measured along the fire apparatus access road, is greater than 150’. 2022 Oregon Fire Code 503.1.1 10. Dead End Roads: Dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150’ feet in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround. Diagrams of approved turnarounds are shown below: (OFC 503.2.5) 11. Fire Apparatus Access Road Width and Vertical Clearance: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed driving surface width of not less than 20 feet; 26 feet adjacent to fire hydrants 2022 Oregon Fire Code (OFC) Appendix D 103.1 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. 2022 Oregon Fire Code (OFC) Section 503.2.1 and Appendix D103.1 12. Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads: Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Section D105 13. Turning radius: The inside turning radius and outside turning radius shall be not less than 28 feet and 48 feet respectively, measured from the same center point. (2022 OFC 503.2.4 & Appendix D) 14. Fire Extinguishers: Provide 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguishers in common areas. Placing them in theft-proof cabinets is strongly recommended. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Section 906. 15. Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Access: Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning or fire protection systems shall be identified for fire department use. Approved signs required to identify fire protection system equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable material, permanently installed and readily visible. Utility Equipment Rooms shall be clearly & legibly marked to identify the space that it serves. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Section 509.