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portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows:

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Section 503.2.1 Dimensions. The dimensions of fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with the following:

Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed improved curb-face to curb-face minimum width of:

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28 feet minimum—with no parking on either side of the street; or

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32 feet minimum—allowing parking on one side of the street; or

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36 feet minimum—allowing parking on both sides of the street;

d.

35 feet minimum—access roads serving buildings 35 feet or higher in height, with no parking on either side.

e.

Private driveways serving no more than two single-family residences shall have an unobstructed improved road width of not less than 16 feet.

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Private driveways or access roads serving three or more single-family residences, shall comply with requirements set forth in the City of Oceanside Engineering Design Manual.

All fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.

Vertical clearances or road widths shall be increased when the fire code official determines that vertical clearances or road widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.

Exceptions:

Upon approval by the Fire Code Official, clearances or road widths may be reduced, provided such reduction provides equivalent access.

Fire access roads, gated entrances with card readers, guard stations, or center medians that have separated lanes of one-way traffic, shall be not less than 14 feet wide per lane.

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Section 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads, including bridges, shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, rated at not less than 78,000 lbs. unless authorized by the Fire Code Official and shall be provided with an approved paved surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Paved surfaces shall be asphalt, concrete or other approved materials.

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Section 503.2.4 Turning Radius. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, the required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road or required private driveway shall have a minimum dimension of 30 feet on the inside and 50 feet on the outside.

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Section 503.2.7 Grade. The grade for the fire apparatus access roadway shall not exceed 12%. Grades exceeding 12.0% (incline or decline) shall not be permitted without mitigation. Minimal mitigation shall be the installation of fire sprinkler systems and a surface of Portland cement concrete. The Fire Code Official may, at their discretion, require additional mitigation measures.

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Section 503.2.8 Angles of Approach and Departure. The angle of approach and angle of departure of a fire access roadway shall not exceed seven (7) degrees (12 percent) or as approved by the Fire Code Official.

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Section 503.2.9 Secondary Access. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, new developments shall provide secondary access for the following:

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Single-family Developments. In the Very High Fire Zone, as determined by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE), shall have a secondary access with 30 or more homes or units. All other single-family developments require secondary access with 50 or more homes or units.

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Multiple-family Residential Developments. Located within the Very High Fire Zone, as determined by CAL FIRE, require secondary access when there are 30 or more units. All other multiple-family developments require secondary access when there are over 100 units.

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Commercial or Industrial Developments. Require secondary access when the buildings or facilities have a gross building area of more than 100,000 square feet.

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Where Two-fire Apparatus Access Roads are Required. The location of each access road shall be approved by the Fire Department.

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Section 503.3 Marking. Where required by the Fire Code Official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING- FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The Fire Code Official may designate existing roadways as fire lanes and marked per the California Vehicle Code Sections 22500.1, 22658 (1), when the Fire Code Official determines such designation is necessary to ensure adequate fire access. All new public roads, all private roads within subdivisions, and all private road easements serving four or more parcels shall be named. Road name signs shall comply with City of Oceanside naming requirements. The Fire Code Official may require the posting of a fire lane where parking has obstructed or could obstruct the required width.

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Section 503.4.1 Traffic Calming Devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the Fire Code Official and in accordance with the City of Oceanside Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Manual.

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Section 503.6. Security gates and Other Roadway Obstructions. No person shall install a security gate, security device, or other roadway obstruction across a fire access roadway without the fire code official's

approval.

Automatic gates across a fire access roadway or driveway shall be equipped with an approved emergency key-operated switch overriding all command functions and opening the gate.

Automatic gates shall also be equipped with an approved emergency traffic control-activating strobe light sensor or other device approved by the fire code official, which will activate the gate on the approach of emergency apparatus in both directions of travel.

Automatic gates shall be provided with a battery back-up or manual mechanical disconnect in case of power failure.

Automatic gates shall meet fire department policies deemed necessary by the fire code official for rapid, reliable access.

When required by the fire code official, an automatic gate in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter is required to install an approved emergency key-operated switch or other mechanism approved by the fire code official, at an approved location, which overrides all command functions and opens the gate. A property owner shall comply with this requirement within 90 days of receiving written notice to comply.

Where this section requires an approved key-operated switch, it may be dual-keyed or equipped with dual switches provided to facilitate access by law enforcement personnel or other emergency response agencies.

All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from the nearest edge of the roadway and shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the traffic lane(s) serving the gate.

Electric gate openers, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

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Section 505.1 Address Identification. Approved address numbers, building numbers, building identification and/or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations, plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property when approaching from either direction. The numbers shall contrast with their background and shall meet the following minimum size standards: 4" high with a 1/2" stroke for residential buildings, 6" high with a 1/2" stroke for multi-residential buildings and 12" high with a 1" stroke for commercial and industrial buildings. Additional numbers shall be required where deemed necessary by the fire code official, such as rear access doors, building corners and entrances to commercial centers. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. The Fire Code Official may establish different minimum sizes for numbers for various categories of projects. Address identification shall be maintained.

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Section 505.3. Multiple Tenant Building Signs. Multiple tenant spaces serviced by vehicular access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway, or parking lot shall have numbers or addresses placed prior to occupancy on all new and existing buildings as to be plainly visible and legible from the rear access way. Multiple tenant spaces serviced by rear access through a corridor, exit passageway, exit court, or exit yard shall have approved numbers or addresses displayed on the rear of the tenant space. Multiple tenant spaces that front on the interior walkways or pedestrian malls shall have approved numbers or addresses placed near the entrance door in all new and existing buildings. Illuminated directory boards shall be provided at vehicular access entrances to multiple building complexes.

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Section 505.4. Map/Directory. A lighted directory map, shall be installed at the driveway entrance to a residential project or a mobile home park, with more than 15 units. Alternative locations and types are subject to approval of the Fire Code Official.

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Section 505.5. Response Map Updates. Any new development that necessitates updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways, or similar features, shall be required to provide map updates in a format (PDF, GIS, and/or CAD) as approved by the Fire Code Official or compatible with current department mapping services. The Fire Department is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for updating all response maps.

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Section 506. Key Boxes. Oceanside Fire Department adopts section 506.

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Section 507.2.3. Looping of Water Mains. Unless approved by the fire code official, all water mains which support fire hydrants shall be looped as required in the City of Oceanside Engineering Design Manual.

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Section 507.4. Water Supply Test. The Fire Code Official shall be notified prior to a required water supply test. Water supply tests shall be conducted per NFPA standard and witnessed by the Fire Code Official or an authorized representative. The Fire Code Official may require an approved consultant to provide a water supply test report indicating fire-flow capabilities at no cost to the City of Oceanside.

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Section 507.5.1.2. Location, Type, and Number.

The Oceanside Fire Department adopts section 510, Emergency Responder Communications Enhancements Systems. For new development, the location, type, and number of fire hydrants shall comply with Appendix B and Appendix C or meet the following, whichever is more restrictive:

a.

Single-family Dwellings. Maximum spacing from one hydrant to another shall be a maximum of 500 feet.

b.

Multiple Family, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings. Maximum spacing from one hydrant to another shall be a maximum of 400 feet.

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Section 510. Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems. Oceanside Fire Department adopts Section 510.