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0 • <br /> a. Curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6-inch wide stripe on the top and front, extending <br /> the length of the designated fire lane. <br /> b. Rolled curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6-inch wide stripe on the curb, extending <br /> the length of the designated fire lane. <br /> c. Lanes without curbs shall be identified by red traffic paint with a 6-inch wide stripe on the pavement, <br /> extending the length of the designated fire lane. <br /> d. The words `NO PARKING — FIRE LANE' shall be in 3-inch stroke white letters 18 inches in height, <br /> and placed 8 inches measured perpendicular from the red paint stripe on the pavement. In most <br /> cases, both sides of the access road shall be marked. Where long drives are to be marked, the <br /> repetitions shall alternate sides of the drive. <br /> e. Marking shall also include the addition of metal signs stating `NO PARKING — FIRE LANE —TOW <br /> AWAY ZONE—EMC 46.28.130' to be installed at intervals or locations designated by the Fire Code <br /> Official. The signs shall be approximately 12 inches in width and 18 inches in height and have red <br /> letters on a white background. Metal signs shall be installed on 2-inch metal pipes for private or <br /> public property and shall be located so that the bottom of the sign is a minimum of 7 feet above the <br /> curb. Where fire lanes are adjacent to buildings or structures and when approved or directed by the <br /> Fire Code Official, the signs may be placed on the face of the building or structure. <br /> f. Where directed by the Fire Code Official, specific areas shall be designated and those areas are to <br /> be marked with diagonal striping across the width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used <br /> in conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge striping and shall run at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees <br /> from one side to the other. These diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint, parallel with each <br /> other, at least 6 inches in width and 24 inches apart. Lettering shall appear as above. <br /> 13. Fire Hydrants- Locations as planned are acceptable. <br /> 14. Fire flow for this project is 1,500 gpm. <br /> 15. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be provided as required by City Ordinance No. 3021- <br /> 07, Chapter 16.76, of the Everett Municipal Code. <br /> Plans for such system shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for review and approval prior to <br /> installation. Submittal shall include cut sheets of all equipment intended for use. Appropriate trip tests, <br /> witnessed by a Fire Department Inspector, shall be performed, along with a certificate of completion, <br /> prior to final acceptance of the system. <br /> Fire alarm systems shall be installed according to NFPA Chapter 72, 2010 Edition. Installation of fire <br /> alarm components, including basic wiring, may not commence before plans are approved by the Fire <br /> Department Plan Reviewer. Fire alarm drawings must be professionally rendered, in sufficient detail, <br /> and must be internally consistent. Riser diagrams must match installation plans and load calculations. <br /> Components must be listed and approved for use together. Changes to plans must include new <br /> drawings and calculations and must be approved by the Fire Department Plan Reviewer prior to <br /> installation. Fire alarm installation is subject to field inspection by a Fire Department Inspector. An <br /> approved set of plans and the Engineering & Public Services Department electrical permit must be <br /> present for any installation inspection. <br /> Fire alarm systems shall be installed under permit of the City of Everett Engineering & Public Services <br /> Department. Electrical inspections and approval are required prior to calling for acceptance tests. Call <br /> (425) 257-8810 for permit information. <br /> The absence of working phone lines for the alarm system will be cause for postponing Fire Department <br /> inspection and testing and shall result in denial of occupancy. <br /> 3 <br />