9021 EL CAPITAN WAY 2025 Plans 2025-11-03 (2)

Fail Safe Operation Requirements In the event of a power failure, including battery back-up, the gate(s) shall automatically open, by spring tension or other non-electrical method, or the gate must be capable of being pushed open without additional steps having to be performed. Manually (Non-Automatic) Operated Gates All manually operated gates shall be designed to remain in the open position when left unattended. Manual locking mechanisms, such as padlocks, shall be Knox brand only. Manual gates are subject to the same opening width and plan approval process as automatic gates. Manual gates shall be provided with an approved method for emergency access.Approved methods shall consist of one of the following: • High security padlock(Knox Brand) Keyed to EFD emergency access keyway, or • Installation of a Knox rapid access key box containing the gate key. o If a key box is used, it shall be installed on a gate support pillar or post adjacent to the gate.The box must be visible to anyone approaching the gate at all times. Note: Chain gates or cable gates are not approved methods to gate a fire access roadway. Y MOW- Gates Serving Residential Dwellings. Entry gates located across private driveways serving less than three residences shall comply with the following: • When one or more of the dwellings or residential lots is farther than 150 feet from the public roadway.The gate shall be at the width of not less than the required driveway width approved for the project. Serving Three or More Dwellings Gates located across private driveways serving three or more dwellings are required to comply with all provisions found in this document including gate width and gate operations. Fire Marshal's Office 425.257.8120 1 everettwa.gov/fire INFORMATION HANDOUT A-3 14.22.2021 1 Page 2