Sec. 13-62. - Alternate fire protection measures.

When authorized, pursuant to Section 13-23, any of the following alternate fire protection measures may be used as exceptions to the standards specified in this article or as mitigated practices if determined to have the same practical effect. The county fire warden/fire marshal may request additional fire protection measures pursuant to Section 13-63(a) through (c).

Increased emergency water supply requirements; and

Installation of a sprinkler system that meets the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and any one (1) of the following:

a)

Increased flammable vegetation clearance areas for buildings;

b)

Increased flammable vegetation clearance areas for roads and driveways;

c)

Use of fire-resistive vegetation;

d)

Installation of fire-resistive exterior siding;

e)

Use of fire-resistive deck and eave construction;

f)

Construction of additional turnouts and turnarounds;

g)

Creation of areas of safe refuge;

h)

Installation of a centrally monitored fire alarm system;

i)

Provision of a secondary means of ingress and egress to the parcel; and

j)

Increased width and surface for emergency vehicle access.

(Ord. No. 6318, § I, 8-11-2020)