(A) Public service access. All structures shall be provided with adequate access for fire, police, sanitation, and public works services. The Planning Commission or other public body or official charged with enforcement of this chapter shall determine if adequate access has been provided, based upon criteria in this chapter and in other applicable ordinances and laws (such as the Building Code, Fire Codes, City engineering standards, and the like) and subject to review and input from the Fire Chief, Building Official, Police Chief, City Engineer, or other knowledgeable official as deemed appropriate.
(B) Fire protection. All structures shall be provided with adequate fire protection, including adequate water supply for fire fighting purposes, adequate internal fire suppression system, use of fire walls and fireproof materials, and other fire protection measures deemed necessary by the Fire Chief or Building Official.
(1) Fire protection systems. The Fire Chief or Building Official shall have the authority to require fire protection systems installed in any zoning district.
(2) Site development standards. To facilitate fire protection during site preparation and construction of buildings, consideration shall be given to the following.
(a) Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed prior to construction above the foundation. Hydrants shall be spaced to provide adequate fire fighting protection for all buildings and uses, subject to applicable codes and review by the city officials.
(b) Prior to construction of buildings and other large structures, a hard-surfaced roadbed shall be provided to accommodate access of heavy fire fighting equipment to the immediate job site at the start of construction. The roadbed shall be maintained until all construction is completed or until another means of access is constructed.
(c) Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers, or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times.
(d) The building permit holder shall provide scheduled daily cleanup of scrap lumber, paper products, corrugated cardboard and other debris. Construction debris shall be disposed of in accordance with methods approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999