Appeal 34893

PFC 503.1.1

The fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. This distance can be increased to 250 feet if equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2

Extend distance beyond 250-feet with sprinklers provided

Up to 383 feet per submitted diagram

RECONSIDERATION TEXT:

In reviewing similar appeals, I've found Appeal 31781, 31810, & 31823.

Appeal 31781 appears to be requesting the same adjustment to the code that we are without any additional trade-offs. A fire sprinkler system was provided in that case, as with ours, to increase the hose distance (to 330' in the case of appeal 31781).

Appeal 31810 offers con-combustible siding, roofing, and type x gypboard on the exterior walls. We can do this if necessary, but we would prefer not to as it increases costs.

Appeal 31823 offers Class A roofing. We can do this if necessary, but we would prefer not to as it increases costs.

Ultimately, we're willing to provide what is needed to get the distance approved. Do you have any recommendations on how to approach this?

I'm happy to write a reconsideration appeal that lists these 3 precedents, notes that we are willing to provide fire-resistant siding, roofing, and walls if necessary but prefer not to - and let the appeal board decide in the appeal conditions. Is that the best next step?

[WE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS DISCUSSION WITH THE FIRE TEAM VIA EMAIL WITH NO SUCCESS FOR THE LAST 36 DAYS. PLEASE RESPOND VIA THE APPEAL SO WE CAN MOVE THIS PROJECT FORWARD. THANK YOU]

Necessary for unit placement on property