Collier County Fire Prevention and Protection Code POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

ARTICLE NUMBER:  FL05-01

EFFECTIVE DATE:  January 1, 2005

SUBJECT:  Fire Lane Sign Spacing

OBJECTIVE:  To set a standard minimum spacing requirement for Fire Lane signs in Collier County.

BACKGROUND:

It is the intent of the Fire Districts to clarify, define and address the issue of minimum spacing requirements for Fire Lane signs.  Although NFPA 1 addresses this subject, the State of Florida has amended the code to specify only maximum spacing of 60 feet.  The purpose of the Policy/Procedure is to also include a minimum spacing requirement of 40 feet.  Where unable to comply with the 40 feet requirement, the local AHJ can deviate accordingly.

POLICY/PROCEDURE:

Effective this date, as determined by the AHJ’s, fire lane sign spacing will be set at a minimum of 40 feet and a maximum of 60 feet, unless determined impractical by the appropriate AHJ for that District. Also, let it be noted that this policy addresses new construction only.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

DISTRIBUTION: Big Corkscrew Island Fire District; East Naples Fire District; Golden Gate Fire District; Immokalee Fire District; Isle of Capri Fire District; North Naples Fire District; Ochopee Fire District; City of Marco Island Fire Department; Building Director, Collier County Community Development; Chief Inspectors, Collier County Community Development; Collier County Community Development Records; Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA); Subscribers

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