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143. The Fire Prevention Bureau reviews building/civil drawings for conceptual on-site fire <br /> mains and fire hydrant locations only. Plan check comments and approvals DO NOT <br /> INCLUDE: <br /> • Installation of the on-site fire mains and fire hydrants. Specific installation drawings <br /> submitted by the licensed underground fire protection contractor shall be submitted to <br /> the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. <br /> • Backflow prevention or connections to the public water mains. <br /> 144. Electrical conduit shall be provided to each fire protection system control valve including <br /> all valve(s) at the water connections. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department requires <br /> electronic supervision of all valves for automatic sprinkler systems and fire protection <br /> systems. <br /> 145. In commercial development, fire hydrants shall be installed at spacing not greater than <br /> 300 feet. In residential development, hydrant spacing shall be at 400 feet. <br /> 146. Address numbers shall be installed on the front or primary entrance for all buildings. <br /> Minimum building address character size shall be 12" high by 1" stroke. For buildings <br /> located greater than 50 feet from street frontage, the character size shall be 16" high by 1 <br /> '/2' stroke minimum. Where multiple access is provided, address or tenant space <br /> numbers shall be provided on each access door and the character size shall be no less <br /> than 4" high by % " stroke. In all cases, address numerals shall be of contrasting <br /> background and clearly visible in accordance with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire <br /> Department Premises Identification Standards. This may warrant field verification and <br /> adjustments based upon topography, landscaping, or other obstructions. <br /> 147. The following items will be provided prior to any construction above the foundation or <br /> slab. NOTE: Periodic inspections will be made for compliance. <br /> a. Emergency vehicle access shall be provided to the site, including the area where <br /> construction is occurring. If Public Works improvements are part of the project to <br /> access the site, an emergency vehicle access plan shall be submitted for review and <br /> approval. <br /> b. Multi-family residential developments: Projects having more than 100 dwelling units <br /> shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access <br /> roads. <br /> c. Emergency vehicle access shall be a minimum of 20 feet in clear width. A clear height <br /> free of obstructions (power, cable, telephone lines, tree limbs, etc.) is required. This <br /> clearance shall be a minimum of 13-feet, 6-inches. Inside turning radius of 45 feet and <br /> outside turning radius of 55 feet shall be provided. <br /> d. The carrying capacity of the access route(s) shall be 69,000 pounds under all weather <br /> conditions. <br /> e. Designated construction material storage and construction worker parking shall not <br /> obstruct the emergency vehicle access route(s). <br /> f. On-site fire hydrants shall be in service. Fire hydrants shall be flusied and all valves <br /> open. <br /> g. On-site fire hydrants shall not be obstructed and shall be sufficierr:ly above grade to <br /> have all hydrant valves and outlets accessible for emergency use. <br /> 21 of 30 <br />