This chapter outlines objectives and criteria for site planning and external fire fighting provisions. The primary objectives are to provide space for effective fire fighting and rescue operations and a reliable water supply for firefighting. The sub-objectives include providing adequate access for firefighting vehicles and equipment, structural support for accessways, external entry points on the building facade, identification of fire access points, and siting of hydrants and water supplies.
This chapter outlines objectives and criteria for site planning and external fire fighting provisions. The primary objectives are to provide space for effective fire fighting and rescue operations and a reliable water supply for firefighting. The sub-objectives include providing adequate access for firefighting vehicles and equipment, structural support for accessways, external entry points on the building facade, identification of fire access points, and siting of hydrants and water supplies.
This chapter outlines objectives and criteria for site planning and external fire fighting provisions. The primary objectives are to provide space for effective fire fighting and rescue operations and a reliable water supply for firefighting. The sub-objectives include providing adequate access for firefighting vehicles and equipment, structural support for accessways, external entry points on the building facade, identification of fire access points, and siting of hydrants and water supplies.