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ORDINANCE NO. 2476
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 ORDAINS 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 State 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 which can 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, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, fire
fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.
D.Closure of Access Roads: When approved by the Fire Chief, gates and barricades may be
placed across fire apparatus access roads, provided that they can be opened by the Fire
Department with the provision of an approved "key box" or lock which can be readily removed.
E.Access Identification: When required by the Fire Chief, fire apparatus access roads shall be
posted with signs reading "No Parking - Fire Lane". Signs shall have three inch (3") reflective
red lettering on a white background. The top of the sign shall not be less than four feet (4') nor
more six feet (6') from the ground. Vertical curbs shall be painted yellow or red on the top and
side. Rolled curbs or surfaces without curbs shall have a yellow or red six inch (6") wide
painted stripe. The paint or striping shall extend the length of the designated fire lane.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on June 23, 2009.
Ronald C. Covey, Ma
ATTEST:
onald R. Cone, inance Director
ORDINANCE NO. 2476
PAGE 2 June 23, 2009
16.36.020 Above Ground Storage Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel - Dispensing Stations: Appendix II-F to the
1997 State Fire Code entitled "Aboveground Storage Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel - Dispensing
Stations" is adopted by reference in its entirety.
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.
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mes A. itaker, City Attorney
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