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Dwelling Units (ADUs), provided that all of the following are met: a) The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 65852.2. b) The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers. c) The detached ADU does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size. d) The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence. e) The unit meets all access and water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B and C of the 2019 California Fire Code. Provide a note on the building plan set cover sheet that sprinkler system will be installed for both residence and ADU. 51. Required Fire Flow: The minimum require fireflow for this project is 1125 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) at 20 psi residual pressure. This fireflow assumes installation of automatic fire sprinklers per CFC [903.3.1.3]. 52. Private Fire Protection System: Residential fire protection systems shall comply with Fire Department Standards W-1 and manufacturer's requirements. Fire protection water systems shall be permitted, installed and approved by the Fire Prevention Office. The wharf hydrant shall be accessible at all times. Tank systems providing both the domestic supply and supply to the sprinkler system and/or hydrant may require cross contamination protection. Check with the local Building Department for specific requirements related to protection of the domestic supply. Water tanks other than steel construction shall not be located 20 feet from any structure. Volume of fire protection water supply shall be based on NFPA 1142. Make a note on coversheet that water tanks and wharf hydrant will be installed during building permit. 53. Fire Hydrant Systems Required: Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, onsite fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not more than 600 feet. [CFC, Section 507.5.1]. The residence exceeds the 600' maximum distance from the hydrant to the farthest exterior corner of the structure. Make a note on cover sheet that private fire protection system will be installed. Wharf hydrant location noted on sheet A0.7. 54. Fire Department (Engine) Driveway Turnaround Required: Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Provide an approved fire department engine driveway turnaround with a minimum radius f 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside. Maximum grade in any direction shall be 5%. Installations shall conform with Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications D-1. [CFC Section 503.2.5]. No parking shall occur within the turnaround. On sheet A1.0, underground septic tank proposed within the turnaround. Show on plans that there will be traffic rated 75,000 lbs capacity. 55. Fire Apparatus (Engine) Access Driveway Required: (As Noted on Sheet C-1) An access driveway shall be provided having an all-weather surface of either asphalt, concrete or other engineered surface capable of supporting 75,000 pounds and approved by a civil engineer. It shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 12 feet, vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches, Resolution PC 09-22 Page 10