(1) Purpose
The purpose of this section is to facilitate rapid and effective emergency service by ensuring that all premises that police, fire, and emergency medical service personnel may be called to in case of an emergency shall be readily accessible for effective safety operations.
(2) Applicability
(a) Fire lanes shall be installed for all uses as required by the Ohio Fire Code.
(b) In addition to the requirements of the Ohio Fire Code, a fire lane may also be required if the Tipp City Fire Chief determines that the distance of a structure from the nearest hydrant, the configuration of structures on a site, or other special characteristics of the site otherwise inhibit rapid, effective emergency access, or if the use of the structure is classified as a high hazard use by the Tipp City Fire Chief.
(3) General Fire Lane Standards
(a) A fire lane, where required, shall comply with the following standards:
(i) A fire lane shall provide clear, unobstructed access for vehicles and apparatus at all times.
(ii) Signage shall be installed that prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking of motor vehicles.
(iii) Fire lanes shall be a minimum clear width of 20 feet (curb to curb) and the design and construction of fire lanes shall comply with the Ohio Fire Code.
(iv) An alley may contribute all or part of a required fire lane if it meets all other requirements of this section.
(b) In lieu of meeting the standards specified above, a developer may substitute alternative means (including, but not limited to, fire resistant roofs, fire separation walls, space separation, and automatic fire extinguishing systems) to ensure the access necessary for effective safety operations, upon approval of the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)