05/13/02 Stewart/Comments on Master Plan AmendmentI 16W
Kalispell Fire/Ambulance Dept.
312 I't Ave East -P.O. Box 1997 Telephone 406-758-7763
Kalispell, MT 59903 -1997 Fax 406-758-7952
TO: NARDA A. WILSON, SENIOR PLANNER
FROM: JIM STEWART, FIRE MARSHAL(j&�
DATE: MAY 13,2002
SUBJECT: MASTER PLAN AMMENDMENT — WEST VIEW ESTATES
We have reviewed the infort-nation submitted on the above -referenced project and have the
following comments.
1 . Water main infrastructure will need to be designed to meet the fire flow requirements
of the Uniform Fire Code (1997) Appendix III -A. The current proposal has identified a
shared water system with the adjoining project known as Stillwater Estates. It is our
understanding that this existing water system has been designed to provide the
minimum fire flows as required by the Uniform Fire Code, however this information
has not be verified by actual flow tests. Additional information is required by this
office relative to actual fire flow and duration.
2. Fire department access will need to be addressed to ensure adequate vehicle
ingress/egress. Secondary emergency vehicle access will need to be addressed
relative toproject�phasing.
3. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by this department.
4. Street names shall be approved by this department.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at 758-7763.
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