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KITTITAS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE <br />411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br /> <br />Office (509) 962-7000 Fax (509) 962-7682 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Prevention ● Education ● Investigation ● Enforcement <br /> <br />FIRE MARSHAL PATRICK NICHOLSON, IFSAC CFI, NAFI CFEI, CVFI <br /> <br /> <br />October 7, 2019 <br />Marion Meadows <br /> <br />I have reviewed the fire-related elements for the Marian Meadows project and have the following comments: <br /> <br />1. I agree with the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in all residential and <br />commercial buildings excluding detached structures such as restrooms and storage sheds. <br />The intent is to slow or contain fire growth so that the fire department can respond to <br />extinguish a fire. An added benefit is the reduction of exposure risk to the wildland interface. <br /> <br />2. The “Fire Related Elements” submittal references a public fire education program but no <br />specific curriculum or who would be providing the education is specifically stated. The Final <br />Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is referenced and was reviewed. The FEIS does not <br />specifically outline curricula or delivery. The Kittitas County Fire Marshal shall review and <br />approve the fire prevention program delivered to association personnel and residents. <br /> <br />3. Fire Risk Surveys were mentioned in the “Fire Related Elements” submittal and “Appendix <br />A” was referenced. No “Appendix A” document was included in submittals to the county. I <br />am unable to review this and need to determine what the fire risk survey is. <br /> <br />4. I have concern regarding the access to the project on Sparks Road. My concerns are <br />consistent with what has already been expressed in comment regarding the congestion of <br />Sparks Road and the winter access. An additional access serving as an alternate route would <br />address the concerns. <br /> <br />5. I have concern that Fire Protection District 3 (Easton Fire) may not have apparatus needed to <br />combat fire within the proposed development. Easton Fire has one primary fire engine and <br />an older secondary. The fire department is not equipped with a ladder truck/aerial platform <br />and would be unable to reach above a second floor. If any of the proposed structures will <br />exceed two floors, the acquisition of a ladder truck should be discussed and addressed within <br />the agreement with the fire district. <br /> <br />6. There is no evidence that the fire department has been involved in any formal discussion <br />regarding the project pursuant to condition 1.2 of Ordinance 2018-006. <br /> <br />7. If the community is to be gated, a Knox product key retention box or gate key switch will be <br />required for emergency access when the gate is closed. <br /> <br /> <br />