Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Access Roads of the California Fire Code 2022 Edition is amended to read as follows:
Appendix D
Fire Apparatus Access Roads
§ D101-GENERAL
D101.1 Scope. The provisions of Chapter 5, Section 503, apply unless specially modified by this appendix. This appendix is intended to provide guidelines to be considered by the chief when determining fire department access for commercial and residential developments when onsite access is required. Approved alternatives for fire department access include the needs of the local fire department and the following sections.
§ D104-Minimum Specifications
D104.3.4 Multiple Access Provisions. The chief is authorized to require two or more means of access in accordance with Section 503.1.2
D103.5.1 Access-control Devices. When required fire department access is restricted by the installation of access-control devices, such devices shall be approved by the chief, provide adequate clear width for fire department apparatus and be maintained operable at all times.
D103.6 Signs. When motor vehicle parking is allowed on access roadways, such parking shall not encroach into the fire department access roadway. When this provision is compromised or restricted, the chief is authorized to require signage to indicate parking restriction in accordance with Section 503.3.
D103.7 Widths. Access roadways or streets shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5, Section 503.2.1. Fire department access shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet. Road widths shall be as approved by the chief, or as follows:
(1) 20 feet wide when parking is not allowed on either side of the roadway,
(2) 26 feet wide when parking is not allowed on only one side of the roadway, and
(3) 32 feet wide when parking is not restricted.
D103.2.1 Angles of Approach and Departure. The angles of approach and departure for any means of access shall not exceed the design limitations of the fire apparatus of the fire department, or 8 percent, whichever is greater.
(Ord. 2007-17, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)