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In order to improve our ability to respond to emergencies, please review the following:
505.1 Address numbers shall be placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of .5 inch. (ORD. 1501).
A buildings address must be easily identified from the street by emergency responders from the emergency vehicle. For buildings not visable from the street, a signpost with the address would be required.
508.5.4 Obstructions. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants. (ORD. 1501).
508.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 3 foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants… (ORD. 1501).
Please clear away any obstruction to a fire hydrant or fire department connection that would obstruct its use or visability to emergency responders, including snow.
If you have any questions regarding these issues or any other fire prevention concerns, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (440) 895-2589.