South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Article 9 - INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Section 8-906 - IFC 503.1.2 Additional access

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 8-906
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.

Exception: Where two fire apparatus access roads are required by Section 503.1.2 or this appendix, the additional fire apparatus access road is permitted to be a driveway, pathway, court or other approved fire lane not accessible to public motor vehicles where designed by a registered design professional to meet the loading requirements and minimum specifications of Section 503 and this appendix, and the surface provides all-weather driving capabilities. Marking or signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 503.3 and Section D103.6.

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