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September 25, 2000
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Greg Butler
Garfield County Planning Department
RE: Mountain Springs Ranch, Lot 23
Dear Greg,
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RECEIVED SEP 2 7 2008
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,
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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 Iocation 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 Sprinklers
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.