AC22 SV Fire Dept Aug 31 2015 SPOKANE VALLEY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Est. 1940
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Bryan Collins, Fire Chief
2120 N. Wilbur
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone (509) 928-1700
FAX (509) 892-4125
www.spokanevalleyfire.com
August 31, 2015
Christina Janssen
City of Spokane Valley
11707 E. Sprague Ave. Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
RE: SUB-2015-0001
4403 S. Dishman Mica Road
Dear Christina:
The Spokane Valley Fire Department has the following requirements for SUB-2015-0001:
1. Road names require approval and shall coincide with established road names in the
surrounding road grid. Most road names are acceptable as noted with the following
revisions:
a. Yony Lane should be Perrine Lane
b. Sundown Drive should be a continuation of Darcy Drive
c. Painted Hills Avenue should be Watkins Avenue
2. Details of proposed gates shall be submitted for approval. Automatic gates require a
Knox override switch. Gates with central islands shall have a minimum lane width of 14ft
and be set-back 35ft. from the right-of-way. Island set-back shall accommodate 30ft
turning radius for fire apparatus.
3. The proposed locations of the two secondary access points (Cottage Lots and Estate
Lots) are acceptable. Design of secondary access shall meet the following as a
minimum: open for daily use; one-way automatic gate with Knox override switch; single
egress lane is acceptable.
4. The multi-family site will require a second access per IFC D106.1 (projects having more
than 100 dwelling units). The secondary access shall be located at least ½ the diagonal
distance of the area served away from the primary entrance (IFC D104.3).
5. Fire apparatus access roads shall be posted both sides as “No Parking – Fire Lane.”
6. Addresses shall be posted so they are visible from the right-of-way during and after
construction.
7. Additional fire hydrants will be required, submit a plan for preliminary review.
a. Signed water plan showing location of required hydrant and size of water main is
required.
If there are any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Traci Harvey
Fire Protection Engineer
Spokane Valley Fire Department