§ 13-62. Alternate fire protection measures.

When authorized, pursuant to Section 13-23, any of the following alternate fire protection measures may be used as exceptions to the standards specified in this article or as mitigated practices:

(a)

Increased emergency water supply requirements;

(b)

Installation of a sprinkler system that meets the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and includes protection of eaves where not required by code;

(c)

Increased flammable vegetation clearance areas for buildings;

(d)

Increased flammable vegetation clearance areas for roads and driveways;

(e)

Use of fire-resistive vegetation;

(f)

Installation of fire-resistive exterior siding;

(g)

Use of fire-resistive deck and eave construction;

(h)

Construction of additional turnouts and turnarounds;

(i)

Creation of areas of safe refuge;

(j)

Installation of a centrally monitored fire alarm system;

(k)

Provision of a secondary means of ingress and egress to the parcel.

(l)

Increased width and surface for emergency vehicle access.

(Ord. No. 6184 , § I, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 6049, § I, 11-5-2013; Ord. No. 5905, § I, 11-2-2010; Ord. No. 5373, § 2, 2002; Ord. No. 4905, § 1, 1995.)