ORD NO 14-2002 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. I if -2002
0 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren desires to adopt adequate fire protection standards;
and
WHEREAS, The Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission has recommended said
standards;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the Fire Protection Design Standards attached hereto approved and
recommended by the Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission are
hereby adopted and are included and incorporated within this Ordinance as
if set out herein word for word.
SECTION 2: That if any section, paragraph, clause, phrase or part of this Ordinance is
for any reason found invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining provisions and the application of these provisions to any
persons or circumstances shall not be effected thereby.
SECTION 3: That any prior Ordinance or parts of Ordinances which are in conflict with
this Ordinance are
/f, herpeby repealed and shall be null and void.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS "t DAY OF AUGUST, 2002.
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MAYO r JO N RIG S
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN STANDARDS
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
Adopted AUGUST 19, 200
ORDINANCE #14 2002
The fire protection design standards for water supply systems within the City of Van Buren are
as follows:
Flow criteria, as stated herein are intended for the purpose of sizing mains for extensions from
existing facilities where practical (i.e. where the system is capable of delivering the required
pressures and flows) and for the design of large system improvements.
New water line extensions and fire protection facilities. such as mains and hydrants, shall be in
working order and accepted by the Water Utility whose line is being extended or tapped prior to
building permits being issued in a new development.
1. In residential areas a public main not less than six (6) inches is required for fire hydrant
service and should have a minimum of 750 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure.
2. Main extensions along through streets (primary mains) that connect other residential areas
shall not be less than eight (3) inches.
3. Hydrant spacing in residential areas containing one and rwo family dwellings not
exceeding two stories in height:
A. Through streets: Maximum distance measured along the curb line between hydrants
should not exceed 850 feet.
B. Dead End streets and cul -de -sacs: The last hydrant in the cul -de -sac should be located
not more than 300 feet from the farthest building set back line at the end of the street.
The next nearest hydrant outside of the dead end street should be within 700 feet of
the last hydrant.
4. Hydrant spacing in residential areas containing buildings having three or more living
units, or residential units exceeding three stories in height (R -3 Zones):
A. Through Streets: Maximum distance between hydrants should not exceed 350 feet.
B. Dead End Streets and Cul -de -sacs: The last hydrant in the cul -de -sac should be
located not more than 300 feet from the farthest building set back line at the end of
the street. The next nearest hydrant outside of the dead end street should be within
500 feet of the last hydrant.
5. A fire hydrants should be located on the end of dead end mains on cul -de -sacs.
AREAS OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL (C -1. C -2. I -1 Si. I -21
1. Public mains shall be designed to provide adequate fire flow requirements, but not be
sized less than eight (8) inch.
2. Through Streets: Maximum distance between hydrants shall not exceed 500 feet and
should have a minimum of 1,000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure.
3. Dead End Streets and Cul -de -sacs: The last hydrant in the cul -de -sac should be located
not more than 300 feet from the farthest building set back line at the ehd of the street.
The next nearest hydrant outside of the dead end street should be within 500 feet of the
last hydrant.
4. Buildings such as commercial, industrial and residential buildings other than one and two
family dwellings, that are located further than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant system
shall be provided with the required minimum number of fire hydrants and be connected
to a water system capable of supplying the fire flow as determined by an ISO review by
the Fire Chief. The location and number of such on -site hydrants shall have a hydrant
available for distribution of hose to any portion of any building on the premises at
distances not to exceed 500 feet. Where at all possible, this should be a looped system.
Ref: Arkansas State Fire code, Section 603.1.3
5. Along major arterial streets that are outside residential areas and are provided with four
(4) or more traffic lanes, which are divided, hydrants shall be spaced every 500 feet on
each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. Neither Municipal Utilities
nor the City of Van Buren shall be responsible for the cost of water main extensions
along new public funded street projects in undeveloped areas.
HYDRANT SPECIFICATIONS
All fire hydrants shall be AWWA approved and shall meet the following criteria:
A. Hydrants shall be the three -way type with two 21/2-inch nozzles and one 41/4 inch
steamer.
B. The barrel shall be a minimum of 41/2 inches in diameter.
C. The operating nut shall open counterclockwise.
D. Hydrants shall be traffic type (break away).
E. Each hydrant shall have its own auxiliary valve. This valve shall be as close to the
water main as practical.
F. Leads going from the main to the hydrant shall not be less than six (6) inch.
G. Hydrants shall be painted to these specifications:
1. Hydrants and all exposed parts shall be painted with the required primer and
finish coats in accordance with current AWWA standards. Finish coats shall be
Benjamin Moore 071 -15, Safety Yellow industrial Enamel or equivalent. The
developer shall supply the hydrant with the above- mentioned coating.
2. The outlet caps shall be painted according to flow rates represented:
Red 500 pm or less
Orange 500 1,000 gpm
Green 1,000 1,500 gpm
Blue 1500 gpm or over
3. All hydrants that receive pressure from a Fire Department connection or an on-
site suppression system shall be classified as private hydrants and shall be painted
red.
The Van Buren Fire Department shall be responsible for flow color coding.
HYDRANT INSTALLATION
1. Hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Water Utility requirements.
2. Hydrants shall be installed so that the steamer connection will face the street and shall be
18" above the finished grade.
3. No obstructions (fences, plantings, structures, earth fill. etc.) may be placed to block
access to any fire hydrant by public safety personnel. No obstructions may be placed
within 5' of any fire hydrant.
4. Where practical, hydrants shall be installed within ten (10) feet of the street intersection.
4. Replacement hydrants in developed areas shall be located at least five (5) feet from
driveways, streetlights. utility poles or any other objects that may obstruct the use of the
hydrant. In new developments, driveways, streetlights, utility poles or any other objects
that may obstruct the use of the hydrant shall be located at Least five (5) feet from any
hydrant installation.
5. Each hydrant shall have a gravel drain at the shoe in order for the hydrant to drain
correctly.
6. Proper installation, and acceptance by the Fire Department and Water Utility of mains
and hydrants are required prior to building permits being issued.
7. The Water Utility shall inspect new fire hydrants installations prior to acceptance.
Correction of deficiencies identified during inspection shall be the responsibility and at
the expense of the developer.
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0 REVIEW OF PLANS
The Van Buren Fire Department and the Water Utility shall review all proposed water line
extensions for residential, commercial and industrial developments and additional hydrants on
existing mains. The Fire Department shall determine the need for on -site fire protection systems.
Approved fire protection layouts cannot be altered, abandoned, or added to without prior
approval of the Van Buren Fire Department and the Water Utility. Any request for such
alterations must be made in writing complete with drawings, noting the alterations being
requested. Plans shall be provided to the Water Utility and the Van Buren Fire Department.
Three copies of proposed extensions shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review, prior
to submission to the Water Utility and the Van Buren Planning Commission for approval.
Plans for new or updated hydrant installations shall include:
Exact location and size of existing and proposed water mains and hydrants.
3. Flow calculations for each hydrant.
3. Details of hydrant installation and concrete pad.
4. Details of concrete pad and hydrant location in regard to proximity to curbs, corners,
sidewalks, catch basins, etc.
This design standard and its enforcement, is required for the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens and for the protection of property within and adjacent to the City of Van Buren.
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Building Permit Procedures
Fire Protection Evaluation
The City of Van Buren enjoys an excellent Fire Insurance Rating (ISO Level 2) because
it has an outstanding Fire Department, a strong Water System and active enforcement of
the Arkansas State Fire Code. The procedures outlined below are intended to help
property developers incorporate fire protection issues in their project planning. Fire
protection design standards for extension of water lines are outlined in Van Buren's Fire
Protection Ordinance (Ord. No. 14- 2002). The Fire Marshall determines the minimum
fire hydrant flow requirements for individual buildings in accordance with the Arkansas
State Fire Code, ISO Level 2 requirements and local ordinances. Site specific fire flow
requirements are determined as a part of the building permit review process for
construction commercial and industrial zones.
1) The building plans are submitted to the Building Inspectors office for review. If
the project does not propose a fire protection sprinkler system. then the Fire
Marshall will determine the fire hydrant flow requirements for the project in
accordance with state law (Arkansas State Fire Code). Fire flow data for
individual fire hydrants is available from the Fire Department at Fire Station No.
1.
2) The required fire flow must be available from existing fire hydrants within 500
feet of the proposed building or additional fire flow will have to be provided by
the project developer. The 500 -foot distance must be measured along existing
streets or fire lanes unless new streets or fire lanes are proposed as a part of the
project. The developer's engineer will need to provide plans for any water system
improvements supported by fire flow calculations.
3) The Van Buren Utility Department must approve any proposed water system
improvements necessary to meet fire flow requirements.
4) Issuance of a building permit for a commercial or industrial project will require
prior approvals by the Fire Marshal and the Superintendent of the Utility
Department if water system improvements are required.
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