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110. The Fire Prevention Bureau reviews building /civil drawings for conceptual on -site fire mains and fire hydrant locations only. Plan check comments and approvals DO NOT INCLUDE: • Installation of the on -site fire mains and fire hydrants. Specific installation drawings submitted by the licensed underground fire protection contractor shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. • Backflow prevention or connections to the public water mains. 111. Electrical conduit shall be provided to each fire protection system control valve including all valve(s) at the water connections. The Livermore - Pleasanton Fire Department requires electronic supervision of all valves for automatic sprinkler systems and fire protection systems. 112. Fire hydrant spacing shall be at 400 feet. 113. Address numbers shall be installed on the front or primary entrance for all buildings. Minimum building address character size shall be 12" high by 1" stroke. For buildings located greater than 50 feet from street frontage, the character size shall be 16" high by 1 ''A" stroke minimum. Where multiple access is provided, address or tenant space numbers shall be provided on each access door and the character size shall be no less than 4" high by % " stroke. In all cases, address numerals shall be of contrasting background and clearly visible in accordance with the Livermore - Pleasanton Fire Department Premises Identification Standards. This may warrant field verification and adjustments based upon topography, landscaping, or other obstructions. 114. The following items will be provided prior to any construction above the foundation or slab. NOTE: Periodic inspections will be made for compliance. a. Emergency vehicle access shall be provided to the site, including the area where construction is occurring. If Public Works improvements are part of the project to access the site, an emergency vehicle access plan shall be submitted for review and approval. b. Multi- family residential developments: Projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. c. Emergency vehicle access shall be a minimum of 20 feet in clear width. A clear height free of obstructions (power, cable, telephone lines, tree limbs, etc.) is required. This clearance shall be a minimum of 13 -feet, 6- inches. Inside turning radius of 45 feet and outside turning radius of 55 feet shall be provided. d. The carrying capacity of the access route(s) shall be 69,000 pounds under all weather conditions. e. Designated construction material storage and construction worker parking shall not obstruct the emergency vehicle access route(s). 18 of 28