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September 25, 2000
Greg Butler
Garfield County Planning Department
RE: Mountain Springs Ranch, Lot 23
Dear Greg,
RECEIVED SEP 2 7 2000
Please find attached requirements for fire protection for the proposed project. If there are any
questions please contact Chief Mike Piper or myself at 945-4942.
Sincerely,
Darryl Queen
Battalion Chief
Glenwood Springs Fire Department
806 COOPER AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 970/945-4942 FAX 970/945-6040
This policy establishes minimum fire protection standards for single family residences in rural
locations which are outside the usual subdivision requirements established by the Glenwood
Springs Fire Department. The following requirements combined with a standard response of an
engine and a water tender offers minimum safety for responding firefighters, reasonable resources
for initial attack of structural fires and interface protection requirements.
1) Water Supply
Water supplies for fire fighting shall consist of a minimum 3000 gallon storage tank from which
the fire department can take suction or receive water under positive pressure. This storage tank
shall be separate from domestic water supply. Outlets for these tanks shall be a standard 41/2
hydrant connection. A 41/2 to 21/2 shall also be provided. Venting and piping shall be arranged
so that a minimum flow of 500 gpm shall be maintained.
Location of outlets from these tanks shall be in a location approved by the fire department no
more than 150 feet from the building envelope or fire sprinkler connection if the residence is so
equipped.
2) Automatic Fire Sprinlders
In most cases an automatic fire sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13D will be required. These
systems are intended for the protection of occupants only. Because of the remote location of these
residences the sprinkler system should be connected to the tank providing water for fire
protection.
3) Road and Access Requirements
Roads leading to three or more residences shall be conformance with Article 9 of the UFC and
requirements contained within our development guidelines. Knox boxes shall be required at any
gates that might block any road access. Roads leading to less than three residences shall be of an
all weather surface, shall have a minimum width of 16 feet, minimum turning radiuses of 30 feet
with approved turnarounds per our standards. Maximum road grade is 10%.
4) Wild Fire Protection
Chapter 8 of NFPA 299 shall be used as a guide for additional construction requirements and a
site analysis by the Colorado State Forest Service is required.
6) Agreements and Maintenance
Plans for all fire protection systems and road access requirements shall be submitted to the
Glenwood Springs Fire Department for approval prior to construction. The property owner shall
agree to provide their systems for the benefit of others when needed by fire department. The
property owner shall provide yearly inspection reports to the Fire Department that the required
systems and wild land mitigation requirements are maintained as required.
RECEIVED SEP 2 6 2(
MOUNT SOPRIS SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PO BOX 1302
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
97-945-5494 EXT. 101
September 25, 2000
Garfield County Planning Department
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Dear Sir:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District, the Board reviewed
the application and plan for the Mountain Springs Ranch.
The Soil Conservation District is concerned about the steep access road leading up to this property.
This road is subject to severe erosion particularly with high intense summer rains.
Any cuts for roads or construction should be revegetated to prevent erosion. Weed free seed and
mulch should be used for reseeding, with monitoring done on the growth of seeded vegetation. A
plan should be developed and followed to control erosion and sediments from the site.
Control of noxious weeds on all disturbed sites in the Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District is a
high priority in our annual and long-range plans. The best way to control weeds and reduce soil
erosion is to keep the areas of exposed soil to a minimum at all times and to seed the area to
desirable vegetative species. Seeding recommendations are available from Natural Resources
Conservation Service or the County Extension staff. Pesticides should be applied by properly
licensed and bonded applicators to insure safe and proper use of pesticides. All chemical label
directions should be followed.
Sincerely,
Don Smith, President
Mount Sopris Soil Conservation District