Fire lanes shall be designated by the following markings:
(A) Fire lane(s) on a paved surface shall be clearly marked on the pavement with an exterior red paint forming a perimeter line at least six inches wide. Where there is a curb, the entire curb shall be painted with red exterior paint. Printed legends, “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE,” shall be painted on the curb with white lettering four or more inches high. Legends on the curb shall appear at 50-foot intervals (minimum), or metal signs on posts may be placed bearing the aforementioned legend and near a fire lane.
(B) The owner or manager of premises as defined below, with existing fire lanes surrounding buildings required to have a fire lane under this subchapter, with fire lane markings which do not comply with the specifications mandated by this subchapter, shall have until the effective date of this subchapter, to meet the requirements of this section. This subchapter will have no effect on existing structures or structures in which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this subchapter.
(C) The owner or manager of any building required to have a fire lane under this subchapter shall ensure that the required markings are maintained in such a manner that the lettering and color are clearly visible.
(D) Any fire lane that is appropriately marked in accordance with this section shall be enforceable, regardless of whether the fire lane is required by this subchapter.
(Ord. 3-07, passed 3-12-2007)