706.3 Parks without Central Water Lines – In areas where there are no central water line extensions proposed, the following fire safety measures shall be incorporated into the park. The developer retains the option of installing either the tank or pond system. For either option, the fire safety provisions shall meet the requirements of the most recent edition of the International Fire Code. The Tank System: An approved underground, static water tank with capacity to provide fire flows as required by the International Fire Code. The Pond System: A water pond shall be located in such a way as to serve all park lots. The volume of water within the pond shall be sufficient, as determined by the fire department responsible for the area, to adequately serve all park lots. The pond shall be the source of water for a system within the park. Flows and hydrants (connections and “dry hydrant” spacing) shall comply with the requirements of the International Fire Code. A cyclone fence at a minimum height of six (6) feet with single strand barbed wire shall enclose the pond. There shall be a locking gate access. (This page intentionally blank) Article 8 –Conservation Subdivision Design Option Caution: Conservation Subdivision Design may not be appropriate for all municipalities or all zoning districts. If the Conservation Subdivision Design Option is included, care should be taken to make sure it is consistent with the
706.3 – Parks without Central Water Lines In areas where there are no central water line extensions proposed, the following fire safety measures shall be incorporated into the park. The developer retains the option of installing either the tank or pond system. For either option, the fire safety provisions shall meet the requirements of the most recent edition of the International Fire Code. The Tank System: An approved underground, static water tank with capacity to provide fire flows as required by the International Fire Code. The Pond System: A water pond shall be located in such a way as to serve all park lots. The volume of water within the pond shall be sufficient, as determined by the fire department responsible for the area, to adequately serve all park lots. The pond shall be the source of water for a “dry hydrant” system within the park. Flows and hydrants (connections and spacing) shall comply with the requirements of the International Fire Code. A cyclone fence at a minimum height of six (6) feet with single strand barbed wire shall enclose the pond. There shall be a locking gate access. (This page intentionally blank) Article 8 –Conservation Subdivision Design Option Caution: Conservation Subdivision Design may not be appropriate for all municipalities or all zoning districts. If the Conservation Subdivision Design Option is included, care should be taken to make sure it is consistent with the
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