Standard TRC Comments from City Fire Department
Need to be shown on plans
Ø Fire Hydrants cannot be further than 8’ from the curb
Ø Parking and Landscaping cannot block Fire Hydrants or FDC’s
Ø FDC’s can be no further than 40’ from Fire Department Vehicle Placement
Ø FDC’s can be no further than 150’ from a Fire Hydrant.
Ø All weather access road must be maintained around construction site at all times.
Ø New Hydrants must be brought into service prior to combustible materials being delivered to the job site.
Ø Type of Construction of Building according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans.
Ø Hydrants shall be of sufficient numbers to accommodate base fire flow requirements of structure.
Ø In addition to the standard comments, additional fire protection and accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
Ø Private Underground Fire Lines require a separate underground fire line permit from the Wilmington Fire and Life Safety Division 910-343-0696