Chapter 15.24
FIRE SAFETY AND ACCESS*

Sections:

15.24.010 Aboveground storage of flammable liquids.

15.24.020 Fire extinguisher requirements.

15.24.030 Fire apparatus access.

* Prior history: Prior code Sections 14.16 and 14.18 as amended by Ord. dated 1/23/84.

15.24.010 Aboveground storage of flammable liquids.

The storage of IFC class I (flammable) and class II (combustible) liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all residential, neighborhood commercial (C-N), and planned commercial (C-P) zoning districts as defined in DCC Title 18. The storage of class I and class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings in all other districts may be permitted in approved storage facilities. Pursuant to NFPA Standard 30 as adopted in the International Fire Code, protected aboveground tanks shall be listed and shall meet the requirements specified in Underwriters Laboratory Standard 2085 and shall be labeled accordingly. (Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 01-02-06B Exh. A (part))

15.24.020 Fire extinguisher requirements.

Fire extinguishers shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with the International Fire Code. (Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 01-02-06B Exh. A (part))

15.24.030 Fire apparatus access.

Fire apparatus access roads, when required, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, including the following requirements:

1. Minimum thirty foot wide easement;

2. Minimum twenty foot wide improved all-weather surface;

3. Minimum turning radius of fifty feet;

4. Maximum grade of twelve percent for ACP surface; ten percent for gravel surface; and

5. Maintenance of private access roads shall be the sole responsibility of the owner(s) and is not the responsibility of Douglas County.

(Ord. TLS 07-04-30B Exh. B (part): Res. TLS 04-41 Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 04-02-30B Exh. A (part): Ord. TLS 01-02-06B Exh. A (part))