2006 IBC/IFC [F] 912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved.
[F] 912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. [F] 912.3 Access. Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other object for a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm). Hope that helps, John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dewayne Martinez Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: fdc clearance Yes this does....thanks -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Letterman, Todd Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: fdc clearance CFC 912.3 Access. Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other object for a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm). Nothing about electrical panels or gas meters, I guess it could be presumed. NFPA 70 2) Outdoor. Outdoor electrical equipment shall be installed in suitable enclosures and shall be protected from accidental contact by unauthorized personnel, or by vehicular traffic, or by accidental spillage or leakage from piping systems. The working clearance space shall include the zone described in 110.26(A). No architectural appurtenance or other equipment shall be located in this zone. Table 110.26(A)(1) Working Spaces Nominal Voltage to Ground Minimum Clear Distance Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3 0-150 900 mm (3 ft) 900 mm (3 ft) 900 mm (3 ft) 151-600 900 mm (3 ft) 1 m (3½ ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) Hope that is what you are looking for, you could also look in the National Gas Code for clearance on gas piping. Todd Letterman Fire Protection Engineer Riverside County Fire Department (951) 955-5273-Fax(951) 955-4886 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Dewayne Martinez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: fdc clearance Is there any written requirements to show the minimum distance the FDC has to be from electrical panels, gas meters, ect? Thanks, Dewayne Martinez Design Build Fire Protection New Berlin, WI _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, nor is it, unless specifically stated, intended to be relied upon by any person or persons other than the individual or entity named above and no warranties or representations are made or intended to persons or entities not named above. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, return this message to the address above and delete all copies. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
