Specifications include, but are not limited to: 9. Fire lane width shall be measured face of curb to face of curb (FC-FC). 10. Fire lanes with a width of 24 ft. require a minimum turning radius of 30 ft. 11. Fire lanes with a width of 26 ft. require a minimum turning radius of 30 ft. 12. Fire lanes with a width of 30 ft. require a minimum turning radius of 20 ft. 13. Aerial Apparatus Access Roads: Buildings or portions of buildings exceeding 30 ft. in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with a 26 ft. wide fire lane. The fire lane shall be constructed a minimum of 15 ft. to a maximum of 30 ft. from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire long side of the building. Consult with the Fire Marshal’s Office for additional guidance. 14. Minimum clear vertical height of 14 ft. 15. Provide an all-weather dust free driving surface. 16. Support a 75,000 lb., two-axle fire apparatus. 17. Cannot exceed 6% in grade change, with grade transitions not exceeding 5%. 18. Cannot exceed 6% net grade change for hills and valleys. 19. The maximum angle of departure and angle of approach is 6%. 20. The maximum cross slope is 6%. 21. A 10 ft. wide level unobstructed pathway shall be provided through all barriers. A continuous row of parking between the fire lane and the structure shall be considered a barrier. Landscaping may be considered an obstruction based upon the type present and location. 23. Striping – Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red traffic paint 6 in. width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” or “FIRE LANE NO PARKING” shall appear in 4 in. white letters at 25 ft. intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the stripping shall be on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the curb. 24. Signs – Signs shall read “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” or “FIRE LANE NO PARKING” and shall be 12 in. wide and 18 in. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2 in. lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be 6’- 6” in. above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than 50 ft. apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.