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D104.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plan and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purpose of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurements to the eave of a pitched roof,the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. D104.2 Two access roads. Buildings that require aerial fire apparatus access roads are required to provide two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Subsection D102.3. D104.3 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width in accordance with Table D104.3. TABLE D104.3 REQUIRED WIDTH OF AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS NO PARKING PARKING ON ONE SIDE PARKING ON BOTH SIDES (Parallel) (Parallel) 26 feet 34 feet 42 feet D104.4 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet and not greater than 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D104.5 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official. SECTION D105 GATES AND BOLLARDS D105.1 Gates and bollards. Gates or bollards securing a fire department access road are subject to permit approval by the fire code official and shall comply with all of the criteria found in this Section. D105.2 Gates. All gates shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section D105.1 though D105.2.6 and any other provisions found in other codes or ordinances for the City of Everett. D105.2.1 Width. All gates shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet. D105.2.2 Types of gates. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type, chain gates or cable gates are not approved methods. D105.2.3 Setbacks. Entry gates shall be setback from the nearest curb line of any public or private street to provide a minimum 30 feet from face of curb or from back of sidewalk when there is a sidewalk, as to not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. In cases where the gate swings in the direction of the staged fire apparatus the additional distance shall be accounted for and the setback increased. FIRE CODE ORDINANCE Page 32 of 39