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FIRE Butte County Fire Department
SINCE 1885
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Permit: B18-0202 APN: 040-050-061
Applicant Name: HARVEY WALTERS
Permit Address: 1281 OROVILLE CHICO HWY, DURHAM, CA 95938
Phone: 5305210079
Cell:
Under authority of Public Resources Code(PRC)Section 4290 and 4291,Butte County Improvement Standards(BCIS),
California Building Code(CBC),and the California Fire Code(CFC),and Chapter 38A Butte County Code,the following
items are required by CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department for all development located within the State and Local
Responsibility Areas of Butte County and are required as part of this permit. These requirements are minimums and may be
perseded by Butte County local regulations exceeding these standards.
his pre inspection is for:
Residence ❑ Manufactured Home
❑ Addition to existing structure ❑ Ancillary Building(detached garage,shop,shed,etc.)
Public Resources Code 4290
ADMINISTRATION
1 72.00 Maintenance of Defensible Space Measures
To ensure continued maintenance of properties in conformance with these standards and measures and to assure
continued availability,access,and utilization of the defensible space provided for these standards during a wildfire,
provisions for annual maintenance shall be included in the development plans and/or shall be provided as a condition of the
permit,parcel or map approval.
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
73.10 Driveways
J' (a)All new driveway construction or an extension of an existing driveway shall comply with Public Resources Code
42'0 roadway requirements. Driveways can only serve a single parcel.
Le i gth of Driveway
(b)All driveways shall provide a minimum 10 foot traffic lane and unobstructed vertical clearance of 15 feet along its
en ire length.
12'3.02 Driveway Surface
The surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles,including sedans and fire engines.
S faces should be established in conformance with local ordinances,and be capable of supporting a 40,000 pound load.4"
of lass 2 aggregate base shall be required for all driveways,turnouts and turnarounds.
12 p 3.03 Driveway Grades OIC
The grade for all driveways shall not exceed 15%without being paved.Grades over 15%shall have 4"of class 2 I
ag: egate base and 2"of asphalt concrete.No driveways allowed in excess of 20%. O
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12'3.i4 Driveway Radius l v
(a)No roadway shall have a horizontal inside radius of curvature of less than 50 feet and additional surface width of 4 O
fee T.hall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius;2 feet to those from 100-200 feet. N
(b)The length of vertical curves in roadways,exclusive of gutters,ditches,and drainage structures designed to hold or
divert water,shall be not less than 100 feet.
147.05 Driveway Turnarounds
(d)A turnaround shall be provided to all building sites on driveways over 300 feet in length,and shall be within 50
feet
of the building.
Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads as specified in this article.The minimum turning radius for
a turnaround shall be 40 feet from the center line of the road.If a hammerhead-T is used,the top of the"T"shall be a
minimum of 60 feet in length.
1 7 .06 Driveway Turnouts
,I, (c)Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length,but less than 800 feet in length,shall provide a turnout near the midpoint
o i the driveway.Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet,turnouts shall be provided no more than 400 feet apart.
Turnouts shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper on each end.
12'3.07 Driveway Structures
(a)All driveway,road,street,and private lane roadway structures(Bridges,culverts,and other appurtenant structures
w ch supplement the roadway bed or shoulders)shall be constructed to carry at least the maximum load and provide the
m. imum vertical clearance as required by Vehicle Code Sections 35550,35750 and 35250.All bridges shall be certified
by. registered Civil Engineer.
(b)Appropriate signing,including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations,one-way road or single
1. - conditions,shall reflect the capability of each bridge.
L, (c)A bridge with only one traffic lane may be authorized by the local jurisdiction;however,it shall provide for
unobstructed visibility from one end to the other and turnouts at both ends.
GA ESTANDARDS
12 .11 Gate Entrance
(a)Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider on both ends then the width of the traffic lane(s)serving that gate.
Minimum 14 foot opening.
(b)All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least 30 feet from the roadway and shall
open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on that road.
AY(c)Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance;a 40 foot turning radius shall
be used.
SIGNING AND BUILDING NUMBERING
1274.00.Intent
To facilitate locating an emergency and to avoid delays in response,all newly constructed or approved roads,street,and
buildings shall be designated by names or numbers,posted on signs clearly visible and legible from the roadway.This section
shall not restrict the size of letters of numbers appearing on street signs for other purposes.
ADD SSING
127 8.Addresses for Buildings
All buildings shall be issued an address by the local jurisdiction which conforms to that jurisdiction's overall address
system.Accessory buildings will not be required to have a separate address;however,each dwelling unit within a building
shall be separately identified.
127 9.Size of Letters,Numbers and Symbols for Addresses
Size of letters,numbers and symbols for addresses shall be a minimum 4 inch letter height,3/8 inch stroke,
reflectorzed,contrasting with the background color of the sign.
127 0.Installation,Location and Visibility of Addresses
(a)All buildings shall have a permanently posted address,which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and visible
m both directions of travel along the road.In all cases,the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and
shall be maintained thereafter,and the address shall be visible and legible from the road on which the address is located.
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ADDRESSING(cont.)
(b)Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite
direction.
c)Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway,they shall be mounted on a single post.
FUEL MODIFICATION STANDARDS
1276.00 Intent
To reduce the intensity of a wildfire by reducing the volume and density of flammable vegetation,the strategic location of
fuel modification and greenbelts shall provide:
(1)Increased safety for emergency fire equipment and evacuating civilians;
(2)A point of attack or defense from a wildfire.
1276.0 Setback for Structure Defensible Space SRA only
[ (a)All parcels 1 acre and larger shall provide a minimum 30 foot setback for buildings and accessory buildings from
all property lines and/or the center of the road.
i1276 Disposal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels
Disposal,including chipping,burning or removal to a landfill site approved by the local jurisdiction,of flammable
vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction,road and driveway construction,and fuel modification
shall be completed prior to completion of road construction or final inspection of a building permit.
DEFEN IBLE SPACE GUIDELINES
Publ' esources Code 4291
A person that owns,leases,controls,operates,or maintains a building or structure in,upon,or adjoining any
mountainous area,forest-covered lands,brush-covered lands,grass-covered lands,or any land that is covered with flammable
material,shall at all times do all of the following:
(b)Maintain around and adjacent to the building or structure additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing
aj1 brush,flammable vegetation,or combustible growth that is located within 100 feet from the building or structure or to the
property line or at a greater distance if required by state law,or local ordinance,rule,or regulation.Grass and other
vegetation located more than 30 feet from the building or structure and less than 18 inches in height above the ground may be
maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.This subdivision does not apply to single specimens of
trees or other vegetation that is well-pruned and maintained so as to effectively manage fuels and not form a means of rapidly
transmi ' g fire from other nearby vegetation to a dwelling or structure.
(c)Remove that portion of any tree that extends within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
(d Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging a building free of dead or dying wood.
(e Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves,needles,or other dead vegetative growth.
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(f)Prior to constructing a new building or structure or rebuilding a building or structure damaged by a fire in such an
area,the construction or rebuilding of which requires a building permit,the owner shall obtain a certification from the local
building official that the dwelling or structure,as proposed to be built,complies with all applicable state and local building
standards,including those described in subdivision(b)of Section 51189 of the Government Code,and shall provide a copy
of the certification,upon request,to the insurer providing course of construction insurance coverage for the building or
structure.Upon completion of the construction or rebuilding,the owner shall obtain from the local building official,a copy of
the final inspection report that demonstrates that the dwelling or structure was constructed in compliance with all applicable
state and local building standards,including those described in subdivision(b)of Section 51189 of the Government Code,
and shall provide a copy of the report,upon request,to the property insurance carrier that insures the dwelling or structure.
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Public Resources Code 4621 thru 4628 and California Forest Practice Rules Article 7 SRA only
ocii'prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees,contact the Butte area Forester at(530)872-6353 to determine the
need for a less then 3 acre conversion exemption permit or a timber harvest plan.If required,a copy of the Timber Harvest
Plan or less than 3 acre conversion exemption permit will need to be reviewed at the final inspection.
5/rmit required
Permit not required
2016 California Fire Code
LPG Tanks
610 .3,LPG Tank Clearance of Combustibles
Weeds,grass,brush,trash and other combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet from LP-gas tanks or
containers.
6102.4 Protecting LPG containers from vehicles
/ Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys,driveways or parking areas,LP-gas containers,
regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with Section 312.
Fir Department Fees
Fire department fees are collected by the Butte County Development Services Department at the time of application for
your building permit. You are assessed two fees(pre-inspection and final inspection).Additional fees will be assessed when
the fire department inspector is required to perform additional re-inspections of your property,those
additional fees must be paid to Development Services,7 County Center Drive in Oroville.
California Building Code Chapter 7A,
Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
Check with Butte County Department of Development Services—Building Division for specific questions regarding
Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and its application to your project. Also,check the websites below for
useful information including the full text of Chapter 7A CBC.
All of the Fire Safe Requirements, including
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Products from the Office of the State Fire Marshal's office
are posted on the Butte County Fire Department website at
http://www.buttecounty.net/fire
Check the status of your permit online at
http://dspermits.buttecounty.net/etrakit/Permit_Search.asp
Need a fire department inspection? Call our inspection line.
530.538.6226
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