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L CITY OF EVERETT <br /> I EVERETT <br /> EVERETT Fire Department <br /> WASHINGTON 42* <br /> COMMENT LETTER <br /> Date: 01/25/23 <br /> Project Name: Motor Trucks International <br /> Project File#: PW2301-014 <br /> Planner: Click or tap here to enter text. <br /> Project Location: 315 Riverside Rd <br /> The following comments are being provided to assist with outlining potential requirements for your <br /> project and are based on the information provided at this time.With further details, additions, or <br /> changes to your project, additional comments and/or requirements may be issued and enforced at the <br /> plane review stage. Please refer to the International Fire Code (IFC)with Washington State <br /> Amendments, International Building Codes(IBC)with Washington State Amendments, and City of <br /> Everett Municipal Codes 16.03 & 16.01. <br /> Please Note: The following comments are applicable when checked: <br /> ® Electronically Operated Gates <br /> Code Requirement: <br /> Override Key-Gates electronic controlled shall have an approved fire department <br /> override key switch (Knox).Activation of an approved key switch for an electronically <br /> controlled gate shall open the gate/gates to the fully open position within 10 seconds <br /> and remain in the open position until reset by EFD personnel. <br /> Strobe Light Sensors- In addition to the Key Switch (Knox),gates accessing more than <br /> three residences or residential lots,or gates accessing hazardous, institutional, <br /> educational, multi-family or assembly occupancy group structures,shall be equipped <br /> with an approved automatic traffic control-activating strobe light sensor capable of <br /> detecting emergency vehicle pulsing strobe lights(Tomar)from any direction of vehicle <br /> approach (interior and exterior),overriding all commands and opening the gate(s). <br /> Fail Safe Operations- In the event of a power failure, including battery back-up,the <br /> gate(s)shall automatically open, by spring tension or other non-electrical method, or <br /> the gate must be capable of being pushed open without additional steps having to be <br /> performed. <br /> Gate Setbacks(Stacking Lane)- Entry gates shall be set back from the nearest curb line <br /> of any public or private street to provide a minimum 30 feet from face of curb or from <br /> back of sidewalk when there is a sidewalk, as to not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian <br /> traffic. In cases where the gate swings in the direction of the staged fire apparatus the <br /> additional distance shall be accounted for and the setback increased. <br /> 2930 Wetmore Ave.,Ste.7-A,Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8100 everettwa.gov/fire <br />