HomeMy WebLinkAboutB16-2884 CALFIRE PRE AND FINAL INSPECTIONPermit #616-2884
APN #026-250-063
Butte County Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
176 Nelson Avenue,Oroviile CA 95965
(530)538-7888 Office,(530)538-2105 Fax
Contact Name:Jeff Stevens
Address /Location:301 Sunnybrook Lane,Palermo
Under authority of Public Resources Code (PRC)Section 4290 and 4291,Butte County Improvement Standards (BCIS),
California BuildingCode (CBC), and the California FireCode (CFC), andChapter 38A ButteCounty 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
superseded by Butte County local regulations exceeding these standards.
^is pre mspectlon is for:
CZl Residence
• Addition to existing structure
•Manufactured Home
• Ancillary Building (detached garage, shop, shed, etc.)
Public Resources Code 4290
ADMINISTRATION
1272.00 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
1273.10 Driveways
(a) All new driveway construction or an extension of an existing driveway shall comply with Public Resources Code
4290 roadway requirements.Driveways can only serve a single parcel.
Length of Driveway
(b) All driveways shall provide a minimum 10 foot traffic lane and unobstructed vertical clearance of 15 feet along its
entire length.
1273.02 Driveway Surface
The surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles,including sedans and fire engines.
Surfaces should be established in conformance with local ordinances,and be capable of supporting a 40,000 pound load. 4"
class 2 aggregate base shall be required for all driveways, turnouts and turnarounds.
1273.03 Driveway Grades
The grade for all driveways shall not exceed 15%without being paved. Grades over 15%shall have 4"of class 2
aggregate base and 2"of asphalt concrete.No driveways allowed in excess of 20%.
1273.04 Driveway Radius
(a) No roadway shall have a horizontal inside radius of curvature of less than 50 feet and additional surface width of 4
feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius;2 feet to those from 100-200 feet.
(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.
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l^^OS 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.
127^.06 Driveway Turnouts
:)Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length,shall provide a turnout near the midpoint
of he driveway.Wherethedrivewayexceeds800feet,turnouts shallbeprovidednomorethan400 feetapart.
Turnouts shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper on each end.
12y3.07 Driveway Structures
(a) All driveway,road, street, and private lane roadway structures (Bridges,culverts,and other appurtenant structures
whlich supplement theroadwaybedor shoulders)shallbe constructed to carryat leastthe maximum loadandprovidethe
mi limum vertical clearance as required by Vehicle Code Sections 35550,35750 and 35250.All bridges shall be certified
by
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a registered Civil Engineer.
_(b)Appropriate signing, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations, one-way road or single
e conditions, shall reflect the capability of each bridge.
_(c)A bridge with only one traffic lane may be authorized by the local jurisdiction;however,it shall provide for
imobstructed visibility from one end to the other and turnouts at both ends.
GATE STANDARDS
1273.J,]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.
(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
buildingsshall be designatedby names or numbers,postedon signs clearly visible and legiblefromthe roadway.This section
shall not restrict the size of letters of numbers appearing on street signs for other purposes.
ADDRESSING
1274^08rAddresses 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<L^.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,
reflectorized,contrasting with the background color of the sign.
1274,41).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
from 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.)
Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite
Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post.
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direction.
FUEL MODIFICATION STANDARDS
1276.00 Intent
To reduce the intensityof a wildfire by reducingthe volumeanddensity of flammablevegetation,the strategic locationof
fuel modification and greenbelts shall provide:
(1) Increasedsafety for emergency fire equipmentand evacuatingcivilians;
(2) A point of attack or defense from a wildfue.
12701 Setback for Structure Defensible Space SRA only
(a) Allparcels1acreandlargershallprovidea minimum 30 footsetbackfor buildings andaccessorybuildings from
all property lines and/or the center of the road.
1276.02.J)i$posal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels
/Disposal,includingchipping, burningor removalto a landfillsite approved by the localjurisdiction, of flammable
vegetation and fuelscaused by site developmentand construction,road anddrivewayconstruction,and fuel modification
shallbe completedprior to completion of road constructionor final inspection of a buildingpermit.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE GUIDELINES
Public Resources Code 4291
/A personthat owns, leases,controls,operates,or maintainsa building or structure in, upon,or adjoiningany
mountainousarea, forest-coveredlands,brush-covered lands,grass-covered lands, or any land that is covered withflammable
material, shall at all times do all of the following:
-^h)Maintain around and adjacent to the building or structure additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing
all 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
transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation to a dwelling or structure.
Remove that portion of any tree that extends within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging a building free of dead or dying wood.
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves,needles,or other dead vegetative growth.
_(f)Prior to constructing a new building or structure or rebuilding a building or structure damaged by a fire in such an
area, the constructionor rebuilding of which requiresa buildingpermit,the owner shallobtain a certificationfromthe 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. Uponcompletionof theconstructionor rebuilding,the owner shall obtain from the localbuildingofficial, a copy of
the final inspectionreport that demonstratesthat the dwelling or structure was constructed in compliancewith 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 ofthe 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
/y^^rior 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.
•F^rmit required
Q'Permit not required
2010 California Fire Code
LPG Tanks
3807^LPG Tank Clearance ofCombustibles
^eeds,grass, brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet from LP-gas tanks or
containers.
3807.4^rotecting 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.
Flr^Department Fees
X Fire department fees are collected by the Butte County Development Services Department at the time of application for
your buildingpermit.Youare assessed two fees (pre-inspectionand final inspection). Additional fees will be assessed when
the fire departmentinspector isrequiredto performadditional re-inspectionsof your property, those
additional feesmustbe paidto DevelopmentServices,7 CountyCenter Drive in Oroville.
California Building Code Chapter 7A,
Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
Checkwith ButteCountyDepartmentof DevelopmentServices -Building Division forspecific questions regarding
Chapter 7A of the CaliforniaBuildingCode and itsapplicationto 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 Stale Fire Marshal's office
are posted on the Butte County Fire Department website at
httn;//w\v>v.biittecountv.net/lire
Check the status of your permit online at
httn;//dsDcrmits»buttecountv.net/etrakit/Permit Search.asn
N.Carver
Inspector
For Final Inspection call our Inspection Line.
(530)538-6226
4-13-2017
Date or Contractors Signature
Stevens.Jeff &Julie
Owners Name
Legend:N/A=Not .Applicable.X=Required
Revised i)n 09/09/12
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Property Owners ^ame
Inspector:
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Butte County Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
176 Nelson Avenue,Oroville,CA 95965
(530)538-7888 Office.(530)538-2105 Fax
Final Inspection Sheet
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1273.02 • Roadway • DrivewaySurfaces
1273.03 •Roadway •Driveway Grades
1273.04 •Roadway •Driveway Radius
1273.05 •Roadway •Driveway Turnarounds
1273.06 •Roadway • Driveway Turnouts
1273.07 •Roadway • Driveway Structures
1273.08 One-Way Roads
1273.09 Dead-End Roads
1273.11 • Roadway •Driveway Gate Entrance
1274.01.Size of Letters.Numbers and Symbols for Street and Roads Signs
1274.03.Height of Street and Road Signs
1274.05.Intersecting Roads,Streets and Private Lanes
1274.06.Signs Identifying Traffic Access limitations
1274.07.Installation of Road, Street and Private Lane Signs
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1274.08.Addresses for Buildings
1274,09.Size of Letters,Numbers and Symbols for Addresses
1276.01 Setback for Structure Defensible Space
Same Practical EfTect Requirements for buildings less then 30 feet from property line
if rcciuircti,request to see a ccpN oi the niinersiun permit or Timber Harvest Plan
i4v '—~^cauformia buijlding code chaptertA»
MATEUVMS &CONSTRUCT ION METHODS f QR £Xl'£RIOR.'»TtDy!iii
704A.1.2 Roof coverings
704A.1.3 Roof valleys
704A.1.5 Roof gutters
704A2.2 Eavc or cornice vents
704A.2.3 Eave protection
7Q4A.3.1.I Exterior wall coverings
704A.3.2 Exterior wall openings
704A.3.2.1 Exterior wall vents
704A.3.2.2 Exterior glazing and window walls
704A.3.2.3 Exterior door assemblies
704A.4.1.I Decking surfaces
704A.4.2.1 Underside of appendattes and floor projections.
704A.4.2.2 Unenclosed under floor protection
Chapter 15 Roofing and Roof Structures
1503.1.15^.2,1503,3 Roof Coverings within State Responsibili^AreaVlou.?.!.louj.z,13UJ.J Kooicovering:
3807.3,LPG Tank Clearance of Combustibles
3807.4 Protecting LPG containers from vehicles
Notes
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RE-INSPECTION DATES INSPECTOR RE-INSPECTION DATES INSPECTOR
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Inspection passed on:—hJ.('n v
The above-Ej residential •ancillary structure hasbeenbuilttomeetall applicable stateand local fire safe standards includingthose
standards described in Government Code Section 51189(b).
Inspector Signature