Ogdensburg City Zoning Code
§ 30-519
FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANNED BUILDING GROUPS.
For the construction of the planned building groups, as defined by this ordinance, the following requirements shall be met:
A.
A means of access for fire department apparatus shall be constructed of a hard, all weather surface adequately designed to support the heaviest piece of fire apparatus to be operated on the fire lane, private street or parking lot lane.
B.
The fire lanes shall be provided as required by the Fire Subcode Official having jurisdiction and in keeping with the following recommendations:
1.
The fire lanes shall be at least 20 feet in width, with the road edge closest to the structure a minimum of 10 feet from the structure.
2.
Fire lanes connecting to public streets, roadways, or private streets shall be provided with curb cuts extending at least two feet beyond the edge of the fire lane.
3.
Chains or other barriers may be provided at the entrance to the fire lanes or private streets, provided that they are approved by the Fire Sub-Code Official and the Borough Engineer.
4.
The designation and maintenance of the fire lanes shall be accomplished as specified by the Fire Subcode Official having jurisdiction.
C.
Parking lot lanes shall have minimum of a fifteen foot unobstructed width between rows of parked vehicles for the movement of emergency equipment.
D.
A minimum of at least 14 feet of overhead clearance shall be required on all fire lanes, public or private streets and parking lot lanes.
E.
Landscaping, topography or other obstruction shall not be designed around structures in a manner as to impair or impede accessibility for fire fighting and rescue operations, as determined by the Fire Subcode Official or Borough Engineer.
F.
All fire hydrants and proven water flow requirements shall be in place prior to the start of any construction that utilizes combustible materials.