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<br />Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet <br />(45,720 mm) where: <br /> <br />1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system <br />installed in accordance with section 903.1.1.1,903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3; <br /> <br />2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, <br />topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an <br />approved alternative means of fire protection is provided; or <br /> <br />3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies. <br /> <br />Section 503.2.2 is amended to read as follows: <br /> <br />503.2.2. Authority. The code official shall have the authority to require an increase <br />or permit a decrease in the minimum access widths if the code official deems the <br />change appropriate for the specific location. <br /> <br />Section 503.3 is amended to read as follows: <br /> <br />503.3. Marking. Approved markings, signs, or other notices to identify such roads or <br />prohibit the obstruction thereof shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads. The <br />Fire Marshal shall provide the acceptable standards and specifications. Signs, <br />markings, and other notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at <br />all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. <br /> <br />Section 503.4 is amended by adding the following exception: <br /> <br />Exception: Where specifically allowed by the code official. <br /> <br />Section 503 is amended by adding the following: <br /> <br />503.7. Gates. All gates that obstruct emergency access roads or drives, whether on <br />public or private property, must be permitted by the fire marshal. All gates or <br />obstructions must comply with written installation standards and maintenance <br />requirements as set forth by the fire marshal. <br /> <br />503.8. Access. All gates that have access codes, locks, key controls, or other <br />obstructions shall be maintained in an operable condition so that they can be opened <br />by the fire department or other emergency service when needed. Failure to maintain <br />these gates in an operable condition may result in the imposition of a fine and/or <br />revocation of the gate permit. <br /> <br />C:\TEMP\mark's tire code 2-6-02.doc <br /> <br />- 5 - <br />