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Home My WebLink AboutB17-0470 CALFIRE PREINSPECTIONButte County Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau 176 Nelson Avenue,Oroville CA 95965 (530)538-7888 Office,(530)538-2105 Fax SRA &LRA Building Permit B17-0470 Address /Location:8904 Stanford Lane Durham APN 038-190-040 Owner:Compton.Graig &Vickie 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 supersededby ButteCounty localregulationsexceedingthese standards. This pre inspection is for: •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 continuedavailability,access, and utilization of the defensiblespace provided for these standardsduring a wildfire, provisions for annual maintenance shallbe included inthe development plansand/orshallbeprovidedasa condition ofthe permit, parcel or mapapproval. DRIVEWAY STANDARDS IIJO.IO Driveways Jr (a)All new driveway construction or an extension ofan existing driveway shall comply with Public Resources Code 4290 roadway requirements.Driveways can only serve a single parcel. Length of Driveway _(b)All drivewaysshall provide a minimum 10 foot traffic laneand unobstructedvertical clearance of 15 feet along its entire length. 1273.02 Driveway Surface _The surfaceshallprovide unobstructed accessto conventional drive vehicles, including sedans andfire engines, rfaces shouldbe established inconformancewith localordinances,and be capable of supportinga 40,000 poundload. 4" of class 2 aggregate base shall be required for all driveways,turnouts and turnarounds. 1273.03 Driveway Grades The grade forall driveways shall not exceed 15%without being paved.Grades over 15%shall have4" ofclass2 aggregatebase and2" of asphaltconcrete.No drivewaysallowed inexcess of 20%. 1273.04 Driveway Radius (a)No roadway shall have a horizontal inside radius of curvature of lessthan50feetand additional surface width of4 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 toholdor divert water,shall be not less than 100 feet. 1 Legend:N/A=Not Applicable,X=Required Revised on 09/09/12 Traklt Copy 127i05 Driveway Turnarounds /H-^d)A turnaround shallbe provided toall building siteson driveways over300feet in length,andshallbewithin50 feet of the building. Turnaroundsare requiredon drivewaysand dead-endroads as specified inthis article. The minimumturning radius for of a thrnaround shallbe40 feet from thecenterlineoftheroad.Ifa hammerhead-T is used,thetopofthe "T"shallbea mi liinum of 60 feet in length. 12 73.06 Driveway Turnouts _(c)Driveways exceeding 150 feel in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint he 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. 12j73.07 Driveway Structures (a) All driveway, road, street, and private lane roadway structures (Bridges, culverts, and other appurtenant structures 1ich supplement the roadway bed or shoulders) shall be constructed to carry at least the maximum load and provide the nimumverticalclearance as requiredby VehicleCode Sections35550, 35750 and 35250. All bridges shall be certified a registered Civil Engineer. _(b)Appropriatesigning, includingbutnot limitedto weight or verticalclearance limitations,one-way road or single la le 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 foriIlobstructedvisibilityfrom one end to the other and turnouts at both ends. GATE STANDARDS 1273.jJ^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. A^^c)Where aone-way road with asingle traffic lane provides access to agated entrance;a40 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 1274.08j>\ddresses for Buildings ,✓•^11 buildings shall be issued an address by the local jurisdiction which conforms to that jurisdiction's overall address system. Accessorybuildingswillnot be requiredto havea separate address; however,each dwelling unit withina building shall be separately identified. 1274^^Size ofLetters,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, rellectorzed,contrasting with the background color of the sign. 127L4^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 ail 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. I.cgcnd:N/A=Not .Applicable,X=Uequ}red Revised on 09/09/12 Trakil Copy ADDRESSING (cont.) /1/^b)Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite dii^ion. •wTT^Where multiple addresses are required ata single driveway,they shall be mounted ona 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. 1276.01 Setback for Structure Defensible Space SRA only [ ] 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^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. DEFENSIBLE SPACE GUIDELINES Publi^esources Code 4291 /k 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,orany landthat iscoveredwith flammable material,shall at all times do all of the following: ^^''(bl^aintain around and adjacent to the building or structure additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing ail 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. Remove that portion of any tree that extends within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe. ^•"''''(dj^aintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging abuilding free of dead or dying wood. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth. Prior to constructing a new building or structure or rebuilding a building or structure damaged by a f1re 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 inspectionreport that demonstratesthat the dwelling or structure was constructed incompliance with all applicable state and local building standards, including those described in subdivision (b)of Section 51 189 of the Government Code, and shallprovide acopy of the report, upon request,to the property insurancecarrier that insures the dwelling or structure. 3 Legend:N/.A=Not.Applicable..\=Requircd Revised on 09/09/12 I rakil Copy /t4-'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 lessthen3 acre conversionexemption permitor a timber harvestplan. If required,a copy of the Timber Harvest Plan or less than 3 acre conversion exemption permit will need to be reviewed at the flnal inspection. •permit required Permit not required 2010 California Fire Code LPG Tanks 3807^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. 1807.4 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. Fire D^artment Fees yv'wQ 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 httD;//www.buttccountv.net/rire Check the status of your permit online at http://dsperniits.buttecounty.net/etrakit/Permit_Search.asp Need a fire department inspection?Call our inspection line. (530)538-6226 N.Carver 04-20-2017 ^ Inspector Date i*roperty Owner or Contractors Signature Compton.Graig &Vickie Owners Name 4 Legend:N/A=Not Applicable,X=Requlred Revised on 09/09/12 Trakit Copy