Planning for Fire Safety
In a fire or medical emergency, the ability for fire crews to get their fire apparatus to the site or building is a key part of a fast response. In the event of a structure fire, closely located fire hydrants with an adequate water supply for firefighting is necessary to successfully control and extinguish a fire.
During the initial planning of a new housing development, a new commercial building or even with the development of local street designs, a deputy from the Fire Marshal’s office reviews the plans and provides information to the designer or developer of the requirements for water and access based on the Oregon Fire Code Chapter 5: Fire Service Features (including appendices B, C and D).