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What fire-protection issues will PFA look at during the conceptual phase?
The “Big Three” of development review: emergency access, water supply and addressing....
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-09-25 Views: 11
What are addressing requirements?
PFA works with local and county officials to ensure consistent, accurate addressing of properties. A structure is addressed using the name of the street that provides direct access to the property; ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-09-28 Views: 7
When is my building required to have automatic fire sprinklers?
The fire-sprinkler requirement is based on several factors, including: ·         Type of Occupancy classification and/or use as defined in the Fire Code, such as High-hazard, Residential, Fabrication, Storage, Education, Institution, etc. ......
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What are the requirements for water supply?
PFA’s water-supply requirements generally are contingent on two factors: type of structure and where it’s located. All commercial buildings and multi-family (three or more units) residential structures must be within 300 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-09-28 Views: 5
When is an occupant load sign required?
An occupant load sign is required in all “rooms of assembly” not having fixed seats. This may be a church sanctuary, a restaurant or a movie theater. The occupant load sign ......
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Where does it say in the code the back doors to my business cannot have a dead-bolt for security?
1008.1.8.4 States manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted. 1008.1.8.5 States the unlatching of any door or leaf shall not require more than one operation. Therefore, a dead-bolt ......
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How often do my fire extinguishers need to be checked?
Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected at least annually. PFA allows business owners to perform this visual check themselves after being oriented by a Poudre Fire Authority staff member. Every six ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-01 Views: 2
What kind of smoke detectors do you recommend?
While Poudre Fire Authority does not recommend any brand over another, the type of smoke detector for your situation can make a difference. There are two major kinds of smoke detectors, ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-01 Views: 1
How do I maintain my smoke detectors?
Please refer to the manual that came with your smoke detector for specific information. General guidelines include cleaning detectors with pressurized air and changing batteries every six months to ensure proper ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-01 Views: 1
My neighbor has unsightly storage on his lot. Is this a fire hazard?
This depends on the specific situation. Most times storage, while unsightly, is not a fire hazard as defined by the fire code. Specific guidelines exist that relate to the type of ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2009-05-01 Views: 3

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