All fire lanes and access roads must be marked with signs indicating "No Parking Fire Lane" as described in the specifications on file at the Fire Prevention Office. These specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Signs shall measure 12 inches by 18 inches and have red letters on a white reflective background.
(B) Signs must be metal construction only. Plastic or wooden signs are not acceptable.
(C) Signs shall be mounted at a minimum height of four feet to a maximum height of seven feet.
(D) Signs shall be placed along the fire lane at intervals not to exceed 50 feet and as designated by the Chief of the Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau.
(E) Signs shall be placed on both sides of the land when striping is required on both sides of the lane by the North Carolina Fire Code.
(F) Outlining or painting the fire lane on the roadway surfaces shall be done in yellow, red, or white with contrasting letters that read "FIRE LANE" at 50 foot intervals and/or specified in the specifications on file at the Fire Prevention Office or as otherwise directed by the Fire Official.
(G) Existing fire lanes shall continue in effect as installed until such time as they are in need of restriping due to wear or repaving.
(Ord. passed 10-13-08)