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Theseguidelinesapplyto: SantaClaraCounty FireMarshal soffice FireProtectionWaterSupplyRequirementsforPropertiesservedby WaterMutualsorPrivateWells Non

Propertieswithon sitewellsorwatermutuals*astheir sourceoffireprotectionwatersupply UnincorporatedSantaClaraCounty * Ifyourwatermutualcanprovidethefire

1 Theseguidelinesapplyto: SantaClaraCounty FireMarshal soffice FireProtectionWaterSupplyRequirementsforPropertiesservedby WaterMutualsorPrivateWells Non residentialstructures Newconstructionandadditionsover500sq.ft. Propertieswithon sitewellsorwatermutuals*astheir sourceoffireprotectionwatersupply UnincorporatedSantaClaraCounty * Ifyourwatermutualcanprovidethefire flowanddurationrequiredbythecountyfirecode,seeourbrochure entitledfireprotectionwaterrequirementsforpropertieswithmunicipaltypewaterpurveyors SANTACLARACOUNTYGOVERNMENTCENTER PHONE:(408) WestHeddingStreet,EastWing,7 th Floor SanJose,CA January27,2012

2 FIRE FLOW TheFireDepartmentwillneedwaterincaseofafire.Youmaybeservedbyawatermutualthathaslimited fire floworwaterquantityinstorage,oryoumaybegettingyourfireprotectionwatersupplyfromanon site well. Either way, you will need to provide for the required fire flow and delivery system necessary for effectivefirefightingoperations.thefollowinginformationwillhelpyoudetermineyourwaterrequirements. HazardClassification:Chooseyourhazardclassificationfromthetablebelow: DEFINITION LIGHT MODERATE (NFPAOrdinaryGroup1or2) Occupanciesorportionsof otheroccupancieswherethe quantityand/orthe combustibilityofcontentsis lowandfireswithrelatively lowratesofheatreleaseare expected Occupanciesorportionsof otheroccupancieswherethe combustibilityandquantityof contentsismoderatetohigh, wherestockpilesofcontents withmoderateratesofheat releasedonotexceed12ft.in heightorstockpilesof contentswithhighratesof heatreleasedonotexceed8 ft.inheight HIGH (NFPAExtraHazardGroup1&2) Occupanciesorportionsof otheroccupancieswherethe quantityandcombustibilityof contentsareveryhighanddust, lint,flammableorcombustible liquidsorothermaterialsare present,introducingthe probabilityofrapidly developingfireswithhighrates ofheatrelease EXAMPLES Offices,kennels,restaurant seatingareas,auditoriums, etc. Parkinggarages,restaurant serviceareas,agricultural facilities,barns,machine shops,mercantile,printshops, woodmachining,etc. Sawmills,upholsteringwith plasticfoam,flammableliquid spraying,plastics manufacturing,etc. SANTACLARACOUNTYGOVERNMENTCENTER PHONE:(408) WestHeddingStreet,EastWing,7 th Floor SanJose,CA January27,2012 NOTE:MoreexamplescanbefoundinNFPA13InstallationofSprinklerSystems.Buildingswithmultiple occupancieswillbeconsideredonacase by casebasis.finaldeterminationofhazardclassificationfor purposesofthisstandardshallbemadebythefiremarshal soffice. IsyourStructureIsolated?Waterrequirementsforisolatedstructuresarelowerbecausefireisnotlikely tojumptoanearbystructureorproperty.anisolatedstructureisdefinedasasinglestructureorgroupofup to three structures located a minimum of 50 ft. from a property line or another structure or group of structures. You will need to determine whether your project qualifies as isolated because this affects the amountofwateryoumustprovide. Fire Flow is the amount of water available from the nearest standard hydrant for fire suppression. It is expressedintermsofgallonsperminute(gpm)at20poundspersquareinch(psi)residualpressure. UseTableII B.1,TableII B.2orTableII B.3(below)todetermineyourrequiredfire flow,usingthesquare footageandtypeofconstructionofthelargestproposedstructureinyourproject.itisimportanttonote thatthequantitiesofwaterinstoragelistedonthesetablesdonotincludewaterneededforthefiresprinkler system.sincetherearemanyvariablesindeterminingthesprinklersystemwatersupply,wecannottellyou theadditionalamountrequired.pleasecontactyourfiresprinklercontractorforanevaluationoffiresprinkler demand.

3 SANTACLARACOUNTYGOVERNMENTCENTER PHONE:(408) WestHeddingStreet,EastWing,7 th Floor SanJose,CA January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ote1:SeeLightHazardClassificationasdefinedbyNFPA13Chapter5,adoptededition Note2:Additionalhydrantsmaybeneededtomeetthespacingrequirements 4&378%99:3;<=%!9>8:!7?@%!?>%A?B8>&48 C %D&E&>B%?22FG&H298I%@94D%!9>8%IG>9HJ78>I%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%!1#2$3)45#&60603')#73)0&)#88060%&)6%)9#637) ):%7):073)'+70&;$37'()))))%%%%%%%%%%%!"#$%&#$'%"(%)*+'#$%,--.'/$%01%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 232%415$%-,%2-().#+6."-(.#/0!"#$%&'()*&+,-&,+'"!"#$%&'()*&+,-&,+'" A1B&0A1C&0AA1B&0AAA1 AA1C&0AAA1C&0A?&0 23/ ?1C 23/ / / B AAAB 89/:;36<!*+,)-)./)+'0( 89/:;36<!*+,)-)./)+'0(!"#$$%&'(!"#$$%&'( $"'010'&"""!" #$" %&$"" #" #$" $&""" '(&" '!&!"" '#&($" (" #$" '$&"""!" #$" %&$"" #)&"$" ##&'$" #'&"$" (" $""!"&"""!" $"" '$&"""!*&!""!'&"+" #*&+)" (" %$" +$&"""!" %$" ##&$"" $(&'$" ++&!"" +#&'"" (" '&""" ("&"""!" '&"""!"&""" %"&'$" $$&+"" $#&($" (" '&#$" %$&"""!" '&#$"!%&$"" )+&#"" ((&$"" (!&'$" (" '&$"" *"&"""!" '&$"" +$&""" *)&#$" %%&$$" %!&%"" (" '&%$" '"$&"""!" '&%$" $#&$"" ''#&!"" ))&($" )+&#"" (" #&""" '#"&"""!" #&""" ("&""" '#(&!"" **&%+" *+&%$" (" #&#$" '!$&"""!" #&#$" (%&$"" '+"&!$" ''"&)"" '"$&#$" (" #&$"" '$"&"""!" #&$"" %$&""" '$+&+"" '#'&*"" ''$&)"" (" #&%$" '($&"""!" #&%$" )#&$"" '()&+"" '!#&*$" '#(&!"" ("!&""" ')"&"""!"!&""" *"&""" ')#&+!! '++&"$" '!(&" ("!&#$" '*$&"""!"!&#$" *%&$"" '*(&+$) '$$&'+" '+%&!$" ("!&$"" #'"&"""!"!&$"" '"$&""" #'"&+)! '((&#"" '$%&*"" ("!&%$" ##$&"""!"!&%$" ''#&$"" ##+&$") '%%&!"" '()&+"" (" +&""" #+"&"""!" +&""" '#"&""" #!)&$!! '))&!$" '%)&*$" (" +&#$" #$$&"""!" +&#$" '#%&$"" #$#&$$) '**&+$" ')*&+)" (" +&$"" #%"&"""!" +&$"" '!$&""",-./0#$#&$)),-./0'**&+$",-./0')*&+)" <%&'5$6)906=)6=3)>073)?#7'=#$@')A::0B3 Note1:SeeOrdinaryHazardGroups1and2asdefinedbyNFPA13Chapter5,adoptededition Note2:Additionalhydrantsmaybeneededtomeetthespacingrequirements J"("K+K% (+K0$#%-,% B1L#'(.)M%?+.N$.) O A"("K+K% (+K0$#%-,% D1L#'(.)M%?+.N$.) < ' #! + $

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ote 1: See Extra Hazard Groups 1 and 2 as defined by NFPA 13 Chapter 5, adopted edition Note 2: Additional hydrants may be needed to meet the spacing requirements HYDRANTS Standard hydrants (figure 1) must be located within 400 ft. of all exterior portions of your proposed structure(s). This, and the fire flow tables (above), will determine the Revised 12/20/11 number of hydrants required. Hydrants cannot be installed less than 40 ft. from a structure to ensure safe fire ground operations, and they must be protected by bollards if there is any chance of damage by vehicular traffic, including forklifts. Standard Hydrant Hydrants must be installed in compliance with NFPA 24 (adopted edition). They must also be painted safety yellow and marked with a blue reflective marker in the street to allow firefighters to locate the hydrant in the dark. They must be kept visible and accessible at all times, and vegetation must be kept clear for a minimum of 3 feet. PRESSURE Figure 1 Pressure for your system must be provided by tank elevation or a listed fire pump that can supply the required fire flow (calculated at 20 psi) to the hydrants at the furthest and highest extent of the system. Alternative 1: If your tank is provided with a direct tank connection and can be located such that the outlet is within 400 ft. (along an approved path of travel) of all exterior portions of the structure(s) to be protected, the hydrant system and listed fire pump may not be needed (NOTE: a listed fire pump may still be required for the fire sprinkler system). The number of tank outlets will be determined by Tables II B.1, II B.2 and II B.3, and the tank(s) must comply with NFPA 22 (adopted edition), however paved access must be provided to all outlets and there are some practical limitations that may make this alternative unsuitable for your project. SANTA CLARA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER th 70 West Hedding Street, East Wing, 7 Floor San Jose, CA PHONE: (408) January 27, 2012

5 Alternative2:Anagricultural,industrialordomesticwellandpumpsystemmaybeapprovedinlieuofa listedfirepumpifawellyieldandpumptestreportfromanapprovedprofessionalshowsthatboththewell andpumpcanprovidetherequiredfire flowanddurationyeararound,evenduringdrought.thepumpmust beessentialtothebusiness,anditmustprovidetherequiredflowandpressureonaregularbasissoweknow itwillbekeptingoodworkingorderatalltimes.thereareongoingtestinganddocumentationrequirements, and the installation must comply with our standard CFMO W6 Installation of Non Listed Pumps for Fire Protection Water. This alternative willbe approved on a case by case basis by this office, and if approved, shallberecordedonthedeedtotheproperty.note:wellyieldandpumptestreportandproceduresare underdevelopment.contactourfireprotectionengineerfordetails. PROCESS LANDUSEPROCESS:TheFireMarshal sofficereviewsplanssubmitted totheplanningofficeandlistsrequirementsforwatersupply,hydrantsand fire department access (on site driveways and roads) as part of your conditionsofdevelopment.atthattimeitisimportantthatyouincludethe followinginformationonyoursiteplansubmittedtotheplanningoffice: a. Sourceofwatersupply(e.g.,watercompany) b. Totalsquarefootageofallproposedstructurescoveredbyyourapplication c. TypeofconstructionpertheCaliforniaBuildingCode d. Proposeduseofallstructures e. Existingandproposedhydrants(includinghydranttype)androadways BUILDINGPERMITPROCESS: SANTACLARACOUNTYGOVERNMENTCENTER PHONE:(408) WestHeddingStreet,EastWing,7 th Floor SanJose,CA January27,2012 Phase I: Our Land Development Deputy will review plans submitted to the Building Inspection Office to make sure everything required during the Planningreviewisshownontheplans(e.g.,waterandroads).Ifsomethingis missingitwillbelistedontheletteryouwillreceivefromtheplanningoffice. Phase II: Your building permit submittal will also be reviewed by our ConstructionDeputyorFireProtectionEngineerforcompliancewiththeFire andbuildingcodes.wewillneedyoutoprovidethelocationofanyon site hydrantsyouwillbeinstallingalongwithfiredepartmentaccessroutes.our LET US HELP YOU! The Fire Marshal s Office is committed to providing as muchassistanceaswecanto make your project move as quickly and easily as possible throughtheapprovalprocess. Weencourageyoutocontact our Land Development Deputy at (408) or through our website at (seeaboutus)ifyouhaveany questionsorwouldliketoset upanappointmenttodiscuss your project. We are also available for drop in consultation or project signoff at the public counter everywednesdayandfriday from8am 12pmand1pm 5 pm. plan check comments will be issued together with those of the Plan Check Engineer from the Building Inspection Office. Corrections to the building permit plans ALWAYS require a resubmittal to the Building InspectionOffice.PleasedonotsubmitrevisionsdirectlytotheFireMarshal soffice. FIREMARSHALPERMITPROCESS:Ifyouarerequiredtoinstallon sitehydrantsorafirepumpto supplyfireprotectionwater,youmustobtainafiremarshalpermitbeforeinstallation.thesubmittalshould be made directly to the Fire Marshal s Office. IMPORTANT: your system must be installed and approved before you can start with combustible construction! More information on submittals can be found on our websiteathttp://firemarshal.sccgov.orgunder Construction. Judy Saunders 1/18/12 2:49 PM Comment [1]: Pump test procedures under construction Judy Saunders 1/18/12 2:53 PM Comment [2]: Cannot enforce until we revise CFC amendments, scheduled for February, 2011

6 TOAVOIDDELAY: Inorderforustoapproveyourbuildingpermit,youmustshowhydrantlocations aswellasadjacentpavedroadwaysonyoursiteplan. Installation details will be required when your contractor submits for a Fire Marshalpermitforthehydrantsysteminstallation. Thisbrochurewasdesignedtoincludethebasicrequirementsanddoesnotapplytoallsituationsorprojects. SeethecompleteStandardCFMO W2andotherassociatedstandardslistedbelow. ASSOCIATEDSTANDARDS: CFMO W2 Installation of Private Fire Hydrants & Water Supply for Other Than One and Two Family DwellingsandAssociatedStructures(*availableonourwebsite) CFMO W3 Marking of Fire Department Connections, Post Indicator Valves, Fire Sprinkler Control Valves, andprivatehydrants(*availableonourwebsite) CFMO W6 Installation of Non Listed Pumps for Fire Protection Water (NOTE: this standard is currently underdevelopment seeourfireprotectionengineerfordetails) CFMO C1 Bollards for Private Fire Protection Equipment, Generators and Fuel Tanks (*available on our website) NFPA 20 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (current adopted edition with any State amendments) NFPA22StandardforWaterTanksforPrivateFireProtection NFPA24InstallationofPrivateFireServiceMainsandtheirAppurtenances(currentadoptededitionwith Stateamendments) *Thesestandardscanbedownloadedfromourwebsiteathttp://firemarshal.sccgov.org. SANTACLARACOUNTYGOVERNMENTCENTER PHONE:(408) WestHeddingStreet,EastWing,7 th Floor SanJose,CA January27,2012

SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UNIT CONTRATOR INFORMATION PACKET

SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UNIT CONTRATOR INFORMATION PACKET 1 SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT