SECTION 2.5  FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO BUILDINGS

Subsection 2.5.1.  General

Application

2.5.1.1.  (1)  This Section applies to fire access routes

(a)   required to be constructed under the Building Code,
(b)   required by municipal by-law, or
(c)   required by this Code.

Maintaining access free of obstructions

2.5.1.2.  (1)  Fire access routes and access panels or windows provided to facilitate access for fire fighting operations shall not be obstructed by vehicles, gates, fences, building materials, vegetation, signs or any other form of obstruction.

(2)  Fire department sprinkler and standpipe connections shall be clearly identified and maintained free of obstructions for use at all times.

Maintenance

2.5.1.3.  Fire access routes shall be maintained so as to be immediately ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles.

Signs

2.5.1.4.  Approved signs shall be displayed to indicate fire access routes.