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Prior to project approval, request that project information specify which requirements apply. Understand the fire code as it applies to each project and how it is enforced in your city or county. See Idaho Code Section 41-253.
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Plan ahead. Fire departments are finding their resources spreading thin as more homes are being built outside of fire districts. To avoid exceeding available fire protection resources, cities and counties should review and understand the fire protection needs of their community. |
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Understand the fire department that services each project and its capacity to serve: |
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Does a project have fire protection?
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Where is the nearest fire station located?
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What is the average response time for the station?
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Who funds the fire department, and are there volunteer or full-time employees? |
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What water resources are available to firefighters? |
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For all projects, it is recommended that the county or city: |
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contact and coordinate with the local Fire Marshall and State Fire Marshall for fire code requirements on all projects,
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contact local county code enforcement and all local utilities to ensure that all requirements are met, and
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contact the Idaho Department of Water Resources to understand water rights for each project and the circumstances in which available water can be used for fire protection and prevention. |
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