Fire Protection Standards

Font Size: + -

Feedback Print

The El Dorado Hills / El Dorado County Regional Fire Protection Standards, as adopted by the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, are designed to outline specific criteria related to key fire protection topics. These local standards support the application and intent of the adopted Fire Code. The Fire Code Official is authorized to interpret adopted codes, enforce rules and supplemental regulations, and develop these standards to ensure consistent and effective implementation.

General

Commercial

Standard 16 Carnivals, Fairs, and special Events
Fire Resistant Plants (CFC Chapter 49)
Standard B-001 Addressing of Buildings
Standard B-002 Automatic and Manual Gates on Fire Access Roadways
Standard B-003 Emergency Apparatus Access Ways
Standard B-004 No Parking Fire Lanes
Standard B-005 Study and Approval Requirements for Traffic Calming Measures
Standard C-001 Installation of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard D-001 Fire Department Connection (FDC)/Control Valve Signage
Standard D-002 Fire Department Connection (FDC) & Control Valve Installation
Standard D-003 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Standard E-001 Candle and Open Flame Devices
Standard E-002 Christmas Tree in Commercial Buildings
Standard E-003 Christmas Tree Lots
Standard F-001 Safety Requirements for Haunted Houses
Standard G-001 Fire Department Access During Construction
Standard H-002 Schools Decorative Materials
Standard H-003 Fire Watch
Standard H-004 Permit Requirements for Model Rocket Operations
Standard H-005 Solar Photovoltaic Installation
Standard W-001 Hazardous Vegetation on Unimproved Properties
Standard W-002 Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Plans

Residential

DOT Driveway
Fire Resistant Plants (CFC Chapter 49)
Large Family Day Care Guidelines
Standard 6 Installation of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard 7 Residential Setback for Structure Defensible Space
Standard B-001 Addressing of Buildings
Standard B-002 Automatic and Manual Gates on Fire Access Roadways
Standard B-003 Emergency Apparatus Access Ways
Standard B-004 No Parking Fire Lanes
Standard B-005 Study and Approval Requirements for Traffic Calming Measures
Standard D-003 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Standard G-001 Fire Department Access During Construction
Standard R-001 Construction of Residential Buildings
Standard W-001 Hazardous Vegetation on Unimproved Properties
Standard W-002 Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Plans

If you have questions regarding these documents, please contact the appropriate representative:

Commercial Projects: Fire Prevention Specialist, Marshall Cox 916.9336623 ext. 1017

Residential Projects: Fire Prevention Specialist, Casey Ransdell 916.933.6623 ext. 1018