a. New residential and commercial subdivisions and developments in the City shall comply with the fire requirements set out in this Section.
1. Detached One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings.
(a) Fire hydrants shall be provided for detached one- and two-family dwellings in accordance with both of the following:
i. The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closest point on the building shall not exceed six hundred (600) feet as measured along fire department access roads.
ii. The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall not exceed eight hundred (800) feet as measured along fire department access roads.
2. Buildings Other than Detached One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings.
(a) Fire hydrants shall be provided for buildings other than detached one- family and two-family dwellings in accordance with both of the following:
i. The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closest point on the building shall not exceed four hundred (400) feet as measured along fire department access roads.
ii. The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall not exceed five hundred (500) feet as measured along fire department access roads.
b. Fire hydrants installed on private property as part of a fire protection system shall be located so as to meet the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2013 Edition.
c. Private hydrants shall be provided and spaced in accordance with the Kentucky Building Code, and private hydrant installation shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
d. All fire hydrants shall be located not more than twelve (12) feet from the fire department access road or edge of a roadway and easily accessible for the connection of fire apparatus.
e. Hydrants shall not be located any closer than forty (40) feet from buildings to be protected, and wall hydrants are not permitted to be used in the City.
f. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times. The Fire Department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants.
g. Buildings that are protected with a fire sprinkler or standpipe system shall have a fire hydrant located within one hundred (100) feet, but no closer than ten (10) feet of the fire department connection. The distance is measured by an approved route for the purpose of large diameter hose deployment.
(Ord. BG2021-15, 5/4/2021)