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503.2.6 Bridges and Elevated Surfaces. Add a paragraph to the end of 503.2.6 to read as follows:
Bridges over the Boise River shall provide a minimum of 8 feet clearance between the lowest part of the bridge and the water surface at 3000 cubic feet per second (cfs) flow.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
503.3.1 Signage. Fire lane signage shall be provided in accordance with Section D103.6. Areas where parking is prohibited shall be so designated by one of the following methods:
1. Fire lane signs shall be placed at all points of entry to properties or subdivisions, at intervals of not less than 100 feet, on all sides of a vehicle pathway on which parking is prohibited. A minimum of three (3) signs shall be provided in required turnarounds and cul-de-sacs. Signs shall face oncoming traffic.
2. Properties with marked parking stalls shall place signs at all points of entry stating, "Notice All Roads Are Fire Lanes - Park Only in Designated Parking Areas" or similar signage as approved by the fire code official. Such signs shall face traffic entering the property.
3. All curbs along private roads where parking is prohibited shall be painted red. Stenciling shall be provided every 50-feet stating, "Fire Lane - No Parking." Letters shall be white and a minimum of 3-inches in height.
4. Signage shall be in compliance with Ada County Highway District (ACHD) standards for such markings.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
503.5.2 Barricade Specifications. If other City or County agencies require that emergency vehicle access roadways be secured with a barricade, chain, gate or bollard, such barricade must meet the following criteria: Removal or opening of said barricade must result in a clear unobstructed road width of twenty feet (20'). Chains and locks shall be of such quality so as not to damage Fire Department cutting tools, nor shall cutting operations result in any unnecessary time delay. Bollards must be of an easily removable type, shall leave nothing protruding up from the roadway surface when removed, and shall be approved by the code official.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
503.7 Dive Boat Access. Where required by the fire code official, access shall be provided to waterways including, but not limited to, rivers, creeks, canals, ponds or lakes. Dive boat access roadways and ramps shall comply with all the following:
1. Capable of supporting a fire apparatus weighing at least 12,000 pounds;
2. Minimum of 12-feet in width;
3. Minimum outside turning radius of 25-feet;
4. Constructed with a surface of asphalt, concrete or ACHD approved road mix;
5. Maximum grade of 20% on the launch ramp;
6. Minimum of 3-feet of water at 800 cfs flow at the launch point.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
505.1.1 Corner Lots. Where a property is located on a corner lot and access is provided to the property from a street other than the address street, address number and street name shall be visible from both streets fronting the property.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
505.1.2 Tenant Space Identification. All tenant spaces shall be readily identified by an approved suite or space number or other approved method. In multi-tenant commercial occupancies, the tenant spaces shall be readily identified on front and, if present, rear doors of the occupancy using a method approved by the fire code official.
(Ord. 48-20, 12-8-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
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