2283ORDINANCE NO. 2283
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.36 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "FIRE CODE"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Code" is amended as follows:
16.36.010 Fire Apparatus Access Roads: In addition to the requirements set forth in Article 10, Division II,
of the 1991 Uniform Fire Code, fire apparatus access roads shall meet the following requirements:
A. Surface: Fire apparatus access roads for commercial or industrial buildings or developments
shall have an unobstructed width of twenty feet (20'), be designed and engineered to
withstand heavy traffic loads, and be provided with an all-weather driving surface. Unless
otherwise approved by the Fire Chief, an all-weather surface shall mean an asphaltic or
Portland cement concrete hard surface or pavement that will be well maintained. Additionally,
access roads serving one and two family residences may be surfaced as approved by the Fire
Chief.
B. Turning Radius:
1.The turning radius for any turn around or cul-de-sac that is greater than 220 feet long,
measured from the intersection of the streets to the center of the cul-de-sac, on a required
fire apparatus access roadway within city street right-of-way or on private property shall
not be less than forty-six feet (46'). The forty-six foot (46') radius shall be measured from
the center point of the cul-de-sac or turn around and extend to the back of the curb, or on
private access roads to the edge of asphalt if no curb is installed.
2.The turning radius for any turn around or cul-de-sac that is equal or less than 220 feet
long, measured from the intersection of the streets to the center of the cul-de-sac, on a
required fire apparatus access roadway within City street right-of-way shall not be less
than thirty feet (30'). The thirty foot (30') radius shall be measured from the center point
of the cul-de-sac or turn around and extend to the back of the curb.
3.Turn arounds or cul-de-sacs installed on required private fire apparatus access roadways
shall be hard surfaced capable of withstanding heavy vehicle traffic. Alternate methods
of creating private access road turn arounds may be approved by the Fire Chief.
Approved temporary turn arounds may include hammerhead arrangement designs or a
graveled surface ninety-two feet (92') in diameter.
C. Grade: The gradient for a private fire apparatus access road shall not exceed fifteen percent
(15%), except that fire apparatus access roads leading to buildings fully protected by
automatic sprinkler systems may exceed fifteen percent (15%) when, the Fire Chief
determines that fire fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
ORDINANCE NO. 2283
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.36 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "FIRE CODE"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Code" is amended as follows:
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor riDecember 2006
Ronald C. Covey, Mayo
ATTEST:
APPROVF AS TO FORM:
James A aker, City Attorney
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor riDecember 2006
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
onald R. Con', Finance Director
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.