(A) 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 Marshal's Office. Said specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Signs shall measure 12 inch by 18 inch and have red letters on a white reflective background.
(2) Signs must be metal construction only. Plastic or wooden signs are not acceptable.
(3) Signs shall be mounted at a minimum height of four feet to the maximum of seven feet.
(4) Signs shall be placed along the fire lane at intervals not to exceed 50 feet and as designated by the fire code official.
(5) Signs shall be placed on both sides of the lane when striping is required on both sides of the lane by the North Carolina Fire Code.
(6) 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 as specified in the specifications on file at the Fire Prevention Office or as otherwise directed by the fire official. Striping shall be a minimum of five inches in width.
(7) Existing fire lanes shall continue in effect as installed until such time as they are in need of re-stripping due to wear or re-paving.
(B) Any alternate designs for the design and marking of fire lanes shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief or his or her designee and the Planning Department.
(Ord. 11-O-255, passed 2-14-2011)