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Engineering has reviewed the TRC submittal for the Baker Luxury Collection project and offers the following comments
Please address the following comments:
- Hydrant must be within 300’ of the building(s), measured as the truck drives (Commercial)
- Fire Hydrants to be installed per City of Wilmington ordinance and CFPUA Standards
Please add the following FIRE & LIFE SAFETY notes to the plan:
- Contractor shall maintain an all-weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction
- New hydrants must be brought into service prior to combustible materials delivered to the job site
- Landscaping or parking cannot block or impede the FDC or fire hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of the hydrant and FDC
- Additional fire protection and/or accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
- Contractor shall submit a Radio Signal Strength Study for all commercial buildings that demonstrates that existing emergency responder radio signal levels meet the requirements of Section 510 of the 2018 NC Fire Code.
Please contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions.