Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

Fire Department access design is based upon LPFD Fire Apparatus capabilities. The required turning radii for the trucks are: Truck specifications are: Buildings over 30-feet tall require truck aerial ladder access locations. These emergency vehicle access locations must …

4) All dead-end fire access roadways that exceed one hundred fifty (150’) feet in length shall be provided with a turn-around in accordance with the “TURNAROUNDS” section of this Standard. The length of a roadway for the purposes of this standard shall be measured from

Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the follow-ing criteria: 1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 mm).

major methods used to provide a turn-around area are a cul-de-sac, hammerhead and “Y.” Figure D103.1 shows examples of all three types. Section 503 does not give any specific guidance. Each jurisdiction can choose from a variety of ways to accomplish this. Dead ends require a fire vehicle turnaround when they ex-ceed 150 feet (45 720 mm).

Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with Section N104, "Limited Access Gates," of Appendix N. See Section 503.3.

Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (not less than 75,000 lbs. unless authorized by the FAHJ) and shall be provided with an approved surface so as to provide all‐weather driving capabilities.

Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.

All dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for turning around emergency apparatus. A cul-de-sac shall be provided in residential areas where the access roadway serves more than 2 structures.

-Truck Alternative Turnaround Any proposed alternative or variation from a standard Hammerhead Tee must meet our mimmum turn radius requirement and provide at least a 60' ngth for the turning areas.