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automatic fire protection systems and requirements, which will provide for early <br /> detection and initial fire control until the arrival of the fire - fighting equipment and <br /> other emergency services. <br /> D. The potential for earthquakes influences fire protection planning in several ways. A <br /> major seismic event would create a city -wide demand on fire protection service <br /> which would be beyond the response capacity of the fire department. This potential <br /> problem can be mitigated by requiring initial fire control through the installation of <br /> automatic fire protection systems. This also supports the need for other structures in <br /> the City to be capable of at least initial fire suppression capacity. Finally, as <br /> demonstrated above, structural damage to the overpass or bridges connecting the <br /> City's various areas would seriously delay emergency vehicle access to these areas. <br /> E. In the event of an earthquake, damage, to water tanks, water lines and to structures <br /> can be expected. In residential and commercial areas, this could include significant <br /> damage or collapse of buildings and may cause automatic fire sprinkler systems <br /> (installed to mitigate fires in buildings and allow occupants to exit buildings) to either <br /> underperform or completely fail. Secondary impacts could include ruptured electric <br /> or gas connections lines. The potential for a major seismic event could create a <br /> City -wide demand for emergency response and fire protection service which could <br /> exceed staff response capacity. <br /> 2 <br />