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New Hanover County TRC Agenda Full 8.16.20231 TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA August 16th, 2023 New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the below items. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Interested parties can contact the Planning and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165 for more information. Item 1: 5510 Olsen Park Ln – Olsen Park Expansion – SITECN-23-000033 Request by tony Caudle with the City of Wilmington (tony.caudle@wilmingtonnc.gov) for the expansion of Olsen Park. The site is 19.3 acres and is zoned R-15. The engineer is William Stanton with CLH Design, P.A. (wstanton@clhdesignpa.com). The case planner is Zach Dickerson (zdickerson@nhcgov.com, 910- 798-7450) Item 2: 2653 Northchase Parkway SE – IKA Works Expansion – SITECN-23-000034 Request by Ray Watkins with IKA Works, Inc. (ray.watkins@ika.net) for the expansion of the existing IKA Works facility. The site is 8.45 acres and is zoned PD, Planned Development. The engineer is Rick Moore, PE with McKim & Creed (ramoore@mckimcreed.com) . The case planner is Wendell Biddle (wbiddle@nhcgov.com, 910-798-7068) 5510 Olsen Park Lane – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review To: Tony Caudle, City of Wilmington (tony.caudle@wilmingtonnc.gov) William Stanton, CLH Design P.A. (wstanton@clhdesignpa.com) From: Zach Dickerson Senior Planner Date: August 16, 2023 Egov#: SITECN-23-000033 Subject: Olsen Park Expansion – Major Site Plan – TRC Review Address: 5510 Olsen Park Lane The following comments have been received for the August 16, 2023, TRC meeting. Additional comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions. Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised preliminary plan addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving preliminary plan approval. Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450 1. Zoning district: R-15 2. Parking a. Parking is sufficient, no minimum is required for park and recreation area. 3. Access: a. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit. b. That being said, it looks like the park will use existing access point, but we have not received comments from NCDOT yet. Because of the expansion, they may require an update to the driveway permit. 4. Tree Retention: a. It does not appear that there is any tree removal proposed for the development. 5. Landscaping and Buffering: a. Landscaping plan is sufficient, no further landscaping is required. 6. Exterior Lighting: a. Is there lighting proposed for the new parking lot and pickleball courts? If so, the below comments apply. If not, please disregard. 5510 Olsen Park Lane – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review b. Please provide a lighting plan- approval of the lighting plan is required before site plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first. A lighting plan must be provided to illustrate that street lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor lighting visible from outside shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot candles at ground level at a lot line, UDO Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO. c. Before the building permit can be issued, documentation must be provided to illustrate that illumination plan. NHC Fire, Sunnie Batson 910-798-7464 1. See appendix below. NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7072 1. The erosion control permitting will be issued by NC DEQ DEMLR. Please submit for permit as the design is completed. 2. Please contact the State for the stormwater permit modification requirements. 3. A revision to the stormwater permit issued by the County is required for this project. Please submit for permit application documents to gjamison@nhcgov.com as the design is completed. 4. A preliminary review of the stormwater narrative included with the TRC submission noted the below. Please address these comments and update narrative with the stormwater permit application. a. Per Section 2.3.2.2&3 of the stormwater design manual, please include NOAA Atlas 14 data, drainage area maps, culverts design will flowrates indicated, 25 and 100 year flow analysis for open channels, and energy dissipater calculations using the 25 year storm. b. Per Section 4.4.2, the minimum pipe size is 15” NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324 1. Site is on public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not violate setbacks to surrounding properties well or septic systems. NHC Addressing, Katherine May 1. No comments CFPUA, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620 1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only. 2. Engineer to confirm with CFPUA the scope of the project to determine/verify if CFPUA Plan Review will be required. 3. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA. CFPUA is moving toward becoming paperless. When ready to submit plan review package, upload all documents to https://www.cfpua.org/FormCenter/Engineering-3/Engineering-Plan-Review-103. 4. CFPUA water and sewer available. Sewer is served by private lift station. 5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form may be required. 5510 Olsen Park Lane – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915 1. Increase width of multiuse path to be 10’ in width to meet the minimum City of Wilmington, NCDOT and FHWA standards for multiuse paths. 2. Asphalt or Concrete surface is acceptable for the multiuse trail. Please provide an acceptable design that meets the following minimum requirements: a. 1.5” SF9.5A and 6”ABC b. 1.5” SF9.5A, 4” ABC, and soil stabilization geotextile fabric c. 4” concrete with welded wire mesh reinforcement 3. Show all curb ramps on plan sheets. NCDOT Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: N/A WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A New Hanover County CTP: N/A TIA: Based on the 11th edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, a TIA is not required. Land Use (ITE Code) Intensity Unit 24 Hour Volumes AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips ITE 410 Public Park 19.3 Acres 15 0 2 NCDOT, Nick Drees, 910-398-9100 1. No comments received yet. Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611 1. If there will be wetland impacts, a permit would be required. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County TRC Plan Review - 2018 NC Fire Code Pursuant to the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and New Hanover County Ordinances Section 26 SITECN-23-000033 5510 Olsen Park Lane – Olsen Park Expansion Required for Plan Review Submittal • The complete TRC/Site plans comments from New Hanover County Fire staff shall be submitted along with the building plans for review to New Hanover County Building Safety. This shall include the complete set of civil plans. Failure to submit the comments or complete set of civil plans will result in a resubmittal for review for verification of compliance. • Any building with a generator or aboveground storage tank (AST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the NCFC Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 showing all applicable distances as required from those specific requirements. • Any plan involving an underground storage tank (UST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the NCFC Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 for Underground Storage Tank Cover requirements. This plan shall also show all vent lines. • Per NCFC 503.6, submit for review the details and manufacturer information for the gate across the fire department access road. Include both the UL and ASTM Listing in the documentation attachments for approval. This review shall include the written approval of the Fire Chief or any New Hanover Deputy Fire Marshal and any additional details of approval during this review process. (EMBEDDED ON PLANS) (WRITTEN TRC APPROVAL) • Per NCFC 507.1, Provide an Engineered fire flow analysis report in accordance with the fire code and Appendix B to include pertinent information. A fire flow test shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291 and NCFC 507.4. This report shall be submitted by a P.E. and include the stamp of the submitting individual on the report. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County Accessibility • All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs. An example can be provided upon request. • Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of handling the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions. Fire apparatus access roads are to be a minimum of 20 feet wide (Chapter 5), unless there are fire hydrants installed along the roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The fire code official may increase this width as necessary based on potential for fire apparatus response. Dead end roads greater than 150 feet in length shall require an approved means for fire apparatus to turn around (Chapter 5 and Appendix D). Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a clear vertical clearance of 14 feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. (Chapter 5 requirement is 13 feet 6 inches, however AHJ requires 14 feet based on local apparatus). • Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5). • Fire apparatus access roads that access commercial buildings greater than 30 feet in height are to be a minimum of 26 feet wide, be capable of handling the weight of aerial fire apparatus (100,000 lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions. • Parking shall not be allowed on either side of the above-mentioned roadway. If roadside parking is desired the minimum road width shall be increased, contact the fire code official for further information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Commercial buildings shall have fire lanes marked (Chapter 5) • Gates on fire apparatus access roads are discouraged due to the delay in response. If gated access is deemed necessary it shall be either staffed with personnel 24 hours per day every day, 365 days of the year or must include KNOX key bypass switch and siren activation (both). (Chapter 5). o Manual gates shall have a KNOX padlock in place for access during an emergency. • Traffic calming devices are highly discouraged due to the delay in response. Speed bumps/humps are prohibited. Requests for other traffic calming devices must be evaluated during the Technical Review (TRC). New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County • Fire lanes shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide and 14 feet vertical clearance feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. and must be marked. • Premises identification is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street side as well as unit identification on rear access doors. Letters and Numbers shall not be less than 6 inches tall and ¾ inches wide; must be weather resistant and contrasting in color to their background. (Chapter 5). Buildings constructed under the 2018 code shall require additional signage per Appendix J. Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C) • If a water supply is required for fire protection a fire hydrant system or other means approved by the fire code official must be present prior to beginning construction and be maintained operable during the construction period. (For construction, fire dept. water shuttle counts as long there is a fill site within range) • An engineered fire low calculation indicating the available fire flow shall be submitted to Building Safety during plans review. • If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection is available, fire hydrants shall be provided. • If the approved water supply is not capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection a private system shall be engineered to meet the required fire flow for both automatic sprinkler systems and fire hydrants. • Fire Hydrants o All fire hydrants shall have a 5 ¼ inch barrel, a 5 ¼ inch valve opening, two 2 ½ inch NST side discharges and a 5-inch pumper nozzle with a 5-inch STORZ connection. Further information on the technical specifications is available from the fire code official or Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. o All fire hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the fire apparatus access road with unobstructed access and a clear space no less than 36 inches in all directions. They shall be protected from vehicle impact by curbing, guard posts or other means approved by the fire code official. They shall be oriented with the large discharge facing the nearest street. All discharges shall meet the NFPA requirements for distance above grade. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County o Fire hydrants in mixed use and commercial areas shall be installed so that all insured properties are within 250 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 500 feet apart along fire apparatus access roads and preferably located at intersections when possible). o Additional fire hydrants may be required by the fire code official based on the type of hazard or use of the protected structure. (Appendix C) o Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect. • All existing fire hydrants must be shown on submitted plans. • Three additional fire hydrants are required. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County Demolition o All demolition work must comply with Chapter 33. IKA Works, LLC Expansion –TRC Review Page | 1 To: Ray Watkins, IKA Works, Inc; ray.watkins@ika.net From: Wendell E. Biddle - Associate Development Review Planner Date: August 16, 2023 Energov: SITECN-23-000034 Subject: IKA Works facility Expansion – Major Site Plan – TRC Review Address: IKA Works, Inc – 2653 Northchase Parkway The following comments have been received for the August 16th, 2023 TRC meeting. Additional comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions. Please note: Following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving approval. Planning, Wendell E. Biddle 910-798-7068 1. Zoning district: Planned Development (PD) 2. General Comments: a. Please confirm the use of the expansion will be the same as the existing use. b. Please add the ITE trip generation peak hour trips into the Site Data Table. 3. Parking: Minimum 1.5/1,000 Sq Ft. Proposed 50 spaces meet requirements. 4. Tree Retention: a. The plan does not appear to have any tree removal proposed for the development. Please confirm this is correct. 5. Landscaping and Buffering a. General Standards: i. Please detail the diameter and height of the 15 trees to be planted. UDO 5.4.2.B. requires at least a two-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) for each tree planted. ii. CL101 Site Data stipulates a total of 21 required/provided, but the site plan details 20 trees. b. Screening: i. Please show the type of screening proposed for the dumpster. Any dumpster or trash receptacle shall be screened from the view of any public right-of-way, UDO Section 5.4.4. IKA Works, LLC Expansion –TRC Review [DOCUMENT TITLE] | [Document subtitle] ii. Please detail how the loading bay will be screened. c. Buffer yard to remain intact as Type A: Opaque Buffer between development and R-15 zone. d. Please detail landscaping for perimeter parking highlighted on page CS101. Please ensure that the landscaping is in accordance with UDO Table 5.4.5.B and Table 5.4.5.C. 6. Lighting- If the expansion is proposing new lighting, the below comments apply. If there is no new lighting, please disregard. a. Please provide a lighting plan- approval of the lighting plan is required before site plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first. A lighting plan must be provided to illustrate that street lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor lighting visible from outside shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot candles at ground level at a lot line, UDO Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO. b. Before the building permit can be issued, documentation must be provided to illustrate that illumination plan. 7. Are you aware of any future sign locations? Please refer to UDO Section 5.6 for sign regulations. Fire Services, Sunnie Batson 910-798-7464 1. Please see appendix below. NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7142 1. A land disturbing permit issued by the County is required for this project. Please submit for permit as the design is completed. 2. A revision to the stormwater permit (ATC# 550-04/01/16) issued by the County is required for this project. Please submit for permit application documents to gjamison@nhcgov.com as the design is completed. 3. Please contact the State for the stormwater permit modification requirements. Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324 1. OSWP (Septic) Comments: Site is on public water and sewer. There are no well or septic systems on record surrounding this property. Planning (Addressing), Katherine May 910-798-7443 1. No comments Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620 1. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form required to determine if the existing services are sufficient and if CFPUA Utility Plan Review will be required. NCDOT, Nick Drees, 910-398-9100 1. No comments received yet. IKA Works, LLC Expansion –TRC Review [DOCUMENT TITLE] | [Document subtitle] WMPO, Jamar Johnson, 910-341-3915 1. Provide turning templates of the largest design vehicle to access the site. NCDOT Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: N/A WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A New Hanover County CTP: N/A TIA: Per previous comments, no TIA required. Comments not received at this time from: NCDEQ, Chad Coburn New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison NCDEMLR, Dan Sams DCM, Tanya Pietila USACE, Brad Shaver New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County TRC Plan Review - 2018 NC Fire Code Pursuant to the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and New Hanover County Ordinances Section 26 SITECN-23-000034 2653 Northchase Parkway SE, IKA Works Expansion Required for Plan Review Submittal • The complete TRC/Site plans comments from New Hanover County Fire staff shall be submitted along with the building plans for review to New Hanover County Building Safety. This shall include the complete set of civil plans. Failure to submit the comments or complete set of civil plans will result in a resubmittal for review for verification of compliance. • Any building with a generator or aboveground storage tank (AST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the NCFC Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 showing all applicable distances as required from those specific requirements. • Any plan involving an underground storage tank (UST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the NCFC Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 for Underground Storage Tank Cover requirements. This plan shall also show all vent lines. • Per NCFC 503.6, submit for review the details and manufacturer information for the gate across the fire department access road. Include both the UL and ASTM Listing in the documentation attachments for approval. This review shall include the written approval of the Fire Chief or any New Hanover Deputy Fire Marshal and any additional details of approval during this review process. (EMBEDDED ON PLANS) (WRITTEN TRC APPROVAL) • Per NCFC 507.1, Provide an Engineered fire flow analysis report in accordance with the fire code and Appendix B to include pertinent information. A fire flow test shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291 and NCFC 507.4. This report shall be submitted by a P.E. and include the stamp of the submitting individual on the report. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County Accessibility • All new structures larger than 7,500 square feet must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire code. An Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) survey must be conducted, and results given to the Building Safety Fire Plan Reviewer. All buildings that are more than one story, underground, windowless or buildings with a basement must complete an ERRC survey. (It is highly recommended that a pre-construction survey be conducted, however a pre-construction survey is not required). • All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs. An example can be provided upon request. • Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of handling the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions. Fire apparatus access roads are to be a minimum of 20 feet wide (Chapter 5), unless there are fire hydrants installed along the roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The fire code official may increase this width as necessary based on potential for fire apparatus response. Dead end roads greater than 150 feet in length shall require an approved means for fire apparatus to turn around (Chapter 5 and Appendix D). Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a clear vertical clearance of 14 feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. (Chapter 5 requirement is 13 feet 6 inches, however AHJ requires 14 feet based on local apparatus). • Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5). • Fire apparatus access roads that access commercial buildings greater than 30 feet in height are to be a minimum of 26 feet wide, be capable of handling the weight of aerial fire apparatus (100,000 lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions. • Parking shall not be allowed on either side of the above-mentioned roadway. If roadside parking is desired the minimum road width shall be increased, contact the fire code official for further information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Commercial buildings shall have fire lanes marked (Chapter 5) • Fire apparatus access roads shall provide access to within 150 feet of each side of the first-floor exterior walls unless the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system then the distance increases to 200 feet (Chapter 5). If these options are not selected, please contact the fire code official and fire department for guidance. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County • A secondary fire apparatus access road may be required based on the size of the project 62,000 sqft, or 3 stories or 30ft in height) or if an impairment of a single fire apparatus access road would limit access under emergency conditions. Secondary access may also be required to facilitate evacuation during a natural or man-made disaster Chapter 5 and Appendix D). • Gates on fire apparatus access roads are discouraged due to the delay in response. If gated access is deemed necessary it shall be either staffed with personnel 24 hours per day every day, 365 days of the year or must include KNOX key bypass switch and siren activation (both). (Chapter 5). • Fire lanes shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide and 14 feet vertical clearance feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. and must be marked. • Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes) o Required if structure is required to have a fire alarm system or automatic sprinkler system. o Knox Box required at/adjacent to the front (main) entrance, at an elevation of 5 ft, +/- 6 in. A KNOX box(es) is(are) required at the exterior access nearest the fire sprinkler riser(s). Larger facilities may require additional key boxes. All key box locations must be shown on the building plans. All key boxes are required to be installed prior to final inspection. o The customer may order online from Knox. • Premises identification is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street side as well as unit identification on rear access doors. Letters and Numbers shall not be less than 6 inches tall and ¾ inches wide; must be weather resistant and contrasting in color to their background. (Chapter 5). Buildings constructed under the 2018 code shall require additional signage per Appendix J. • Rooms containing controls for HVAC, fire sprinkler risers, fire alarm control panels, or other fire detection/protection equipment must be identified with signage (Chapter 5). • Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6. New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C) • If a water supply is required for fire protection a fire hydrant system or other means approved by the fire code official must be present prior to beginning construction and be maintained operable during the construction period. (For construction, fire dept. water shuttle counts as long there is a fill site within range) • An engineered fire low calculation indicating the available fire flow shall be submitted to Building Safety during plans review. • If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection is available, fire hydrants shall be provided. • If the approved water supply is not capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection a private system shall be engineered to meet the required fire flow for both automatic sprinkler systems and fire hydrants. • Fire Hydrants o All fire hydrants shall have a 5 ¼ inch barrel, a 5 ¼ inch valve opening, two 2 ½ inch NST side discharges and a 5-inch pumper nozzle with a 5-inch STORZ connection. Further information on the technical specifications is available from the fire code official or Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. o All fire hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the fire apparatus access road with unobstructed access and a clear space no less than 36 inches in all directions. They shall be protected from vehicle impact by curbing, guard posts or other means approved by the fire code official. They shall be oriented with the large discharge facing the nearest street. All discharges shall meet the NFPA requirements for distance above grade. o Fire hydrants in general residential areas shall be installed so that all insured properties are within 500 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 1000 feet apart along a fire apparatus access road, installed at intersections where possible). The first fire hydrant should be installed at or near the entrance to the residential area. o Fire hydrants in mixed use and commercial areas shall be installed so that all insured properties are within 250 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 500 feet apart along fire apparatus access roads and preferably located at intersections when possible). New Hanover County Fire Rescue 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052 Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County o Fire hydrants for industrial and manufacturing areas shall be installed so that all structures are within 250 feet of a fire hydrant; distances may be adjusted more or less based on approval of the fire code official and based on the hazards present. o Additional fire hydrants may be required by the fire code official based on the type of hazard or use of the protected structure. (Appendix C) o Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect. • Fire Department Connections (FDC) o Fire Department connections shall utilize 5-inch Storz connections with a 30 degree down angle. Remote FDC’s are discouraged. o A fire hydrant shall be located no less than 50 feet from the structure and no greater than 100 feet from the fire department connection. For buildings with multiple fire department connections, each one shall have a dedicated fire hydrant. o The fire department connection shall be located so that the fire apparatus and the hoses connecting it to the fire hydrant and to the fire department connection do not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. o Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpsters, utilities or vehicles. o Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both sides and 78 inches vertically. o An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located above the fire department connection. o The fire department connection shall be labeled with code compliant signage indicating the type of connection and where more than one fire department connection exists additional signage is required to indicate the area protected.