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Home My WebLink AboutB17-0414 CALFIRE PRE AND FINAL INSPECTIONPermit #817-0414 APN #055-370-093 Butte County Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau 176 Nelson Avenue,Oroville CA 95965 (530)538-7888 Office,(530)538-2105 Fax Contact Name:Sandra Prokopec Address /Location:4815 Prospect Lane,Paradise Under authority of Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 4290 and 4291,Butte County Improvement Standards (BClS), CaliforniaBuildingCode (CBC),and the California Fire Code (CFC), and Chapter 38A Butte CountyCode, the following items are required by CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department for all development located within the State and Local ResponsibilityAreas of Butte Countyand are requiredas part of this permit. Theserequirementsare minimumsand may be superseded by Butte County local regulations exceeding these standards. This pre inspection is for: •Residence • Additionto existing structure Ql Manufactured Home SI 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 continuedavailability,access, and utilizationof the defensiblespace provided forthese standardsduring a wildfire, provisions forannual maintenanceshall be includedin thedevelopmentplans and/or shallbe provided as a condition of the permit,parcel or map approval. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS 1273.10 Driveway^ (a)All new dri^way construction or an extension of^existing driveway shall comply with Public Resources Code 4290 roadway requiren^nts.Driveways can onlyserve a^single parcel. Length of Driveway_ (b)All driveways shalNprovide a minimum l^foot traffic lane and unobstructed vertical clearance of 15 feet along its entire length. 1273.02 Driveway Surface The surface shall provide unt >structe<^ccess to conventional drive vehicles,including sedans and fire engines. Surfaces should be established in conformance with local ordinances,and be capable ofsupporting a 40,000 pound load.4' ofclass 2 aggregate base shall be requn;e<^or all driveways,turnouts and turnarounds. 1273.03 Driveway Grades Thegradeforall driveways shalf notVxceed 15%withoutbeingpaved.Gradesover 15%shallhave4" ofclass2 aggregate base and 2"of asphalt coiyfrete.N\driveways allowed in excess of 20%. 1273.04 Driveway Radius (a)No roadway shall hav^horizontal inside radius of curvature of less than 50 feet and additional surface width of4 feet shall be added to curves O0O-1OO feet radius;V feet to those from 100-200 feet. (b)The length of verti^l curves in roadways,\xclusive of gutters,ditches,and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water,shall be not le^^than 100 feet. 1 Legend:N/A=Not Applicable,X=Required Revised on 09/09/12 Trakit Copy 1273.05 Driveway Turnarounds1273.05 Dri/W_(d)A fee 12 turnaround shall be provided to all building sites on driveways over 300 feet in length, and shall be within 50 of the building. _Tumarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads as specified in this article. The minimum turning radius for a turnaroundshall be40 feet fromthe center line of the road. If a hammerhead-Tis used,the top of the "T"shallbe a mi limum of 60 feet in length. 3.06 Driveway Turnouts (c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of tpe driveway.Where the driveway exceeds800feet,turnoutsshallbeprovidedno morethan400 feetapart. _Tumouts shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper on each end. Ian 1273.07 Driveway Structures (a) All driveway, road, street, and private lane roadway structures (Bridges, culverts, and other appurtenant structures wh:ch supplement the roadway bed or shoulders) shall be constructed to carry at least the maximum load and provide the mil imum vertical clearance as required by Vehicle Code Sections 35550, 35750 and 35250. All bridges shall be certified by p registered Civil Engineer. _(b)Appropriate signing, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations,one-way road or single ;conditions,shall reflect the capability of each bridge. ^A bridge with only one traffic lane may be authorized by the local jurisdiction;however,it shall provide for obstructed visibility from one end to the other and turnouts at both ends. GATE STANDARDS 127^1 Gate Entrance ✓(a) Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider on both ends then the width of the traffic iane(s) serving that gate. Minimum 14 foot opening. Jb)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 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. ADDRESSING 1274.0)8.Addresses for Buildings74.0)8 -/aAll 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. 12747^9.Size of Letters,Numbers and Symbols for Addresses /Size tof 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.ipnnstallation,Location and Visibility of Addresses 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 shallbe maintainedthereafter, and the address shall be visibleand legiblefrom the road on whichthe address is located. Legend:N/A=Not Applicable,X=Requ!rcd Revised on 09/09/12 Trakit Copy ADDRESSING (cont.) Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite r) Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post. Jkl(h) direction. 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. 12701-^tback for Structure Defensible Space SRA only (a) All parcels 1acre 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. 1276.02 Disposal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels /disposal,including chipping,burning or removal to a landfill site approved by the local jurisdiction,offlammable vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction, road and driveway construction, and fiiel modification shall be completed prior to completion of road construction or final inspection of a building permit. DEFENSIBLE SPACE GUIDELINES Pubiic^esources Code 4291 ypt.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: /Xh)Maintain around and adjacent to the building orstructure additional fme protection or firebreak made by removing all trush,flammable vegetation,or combustible growth that is located within 100 feet from the building or structure orto the property line or at a greater distance if required by state law, or local ordinance, rule, or regulation. Grass and other vegetationlocated morethan 30 feet from the buildingor structureand lessthan 18 inchesin heightabove the ground maybe maintained where necessaryto stabilizethe soil and preventerosion. This subdivisiondoes not apply to single specimensof trees or other vegetation that is well-pruned and maintained so as to effectively manage fliels and not form a means of rapidly transmitting 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 achimney or stovepipe. ^Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging abuilding free of dead or dying wood. _(e)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 Insuch an area, the construction or rebuilding of which requires a building permit, the owner shall obtain a certification from the local buildingofficialthat the dwelling or structure, as proposedto be built, complieswith all applicable state and localbuilding 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 insurerprovidingcourse of construction insurancecoverage forthe buildingor structure. Upon completion of the construction or rebuilding, the owner shall obtain from the local building official, a copy of the final inspectionreport that demonstratesthat the dwellingor structurewas constructed incompliance with ail applicable state and local building standards,including those described in subdivision (b)of Section 51189 of the Government Code, and shallprovide a copy of the report, upon request,to the property insurancecarrierthat insuresthe dwellingor structure. 3 Legend:N/A=Not Applicable,X=Required Revised on 09/09/12 Trakit Copy Public Resources Code 4621 thru 4628 and California Forest Practice Rules Article 7 SRA only /|/f-Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees,contact the Biitte 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. •Permit required Permit not required 2010 California Fire Code LPG Tanks 3807.3jJ^PG Tank Clearance of Combustibles ✓^•^eeds,grass,brush,trash and other combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet from LP-gas tanks or containers. 3807;^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. FireJ^partment 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 httnt/Avxwv.buttecountv.net/fire Check the status of your permit online at httD://dsDerniits.biittecountv.net/etrakit/Pcrniit Search.asp For Fitut!Inspection call our Inspection Line. (530)538-6226 N.Carver 4-12-2017 Inspector Date ^Property i)wner or Contractors Signature Prokonec.Richard &Saundra Owners Name 4 Legend:N/A=N«t Applicable.X=Rcqulred Revised on 09/09/12 Trakil ("opy